VIDEO - Harry Styles endorses Beto O'Rourke for Texas governor at Austin show

The musician rocked a 'Beto for Texas' sticker on his guitar as the former congressman cheered along with the crowd.

Oct. 3, 2022Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 8:57 a.m.

British pop star Harry Styles continued to dip his toes into Texas politics Sunday while performing his mini residency in the Lone Star State's capitol. During his concert at Austin's Moody Center, the "As it Was" singer endorsed Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke from the stage, even rocking a "Beto for Texas" sticker on his guitar as he played. When the venue's big screen showed Styles motioning to the sticker, the view quickly switched to reveal O'Rourke among the audience, just hours after the Democrat was similarly endorsed by country legend Willie Nelson during a "Vote 'Em Out" campaign rally. O'Rourke applauded and flashed a peace sign in response to Styles' shoutout. 

HARRY SAID BETO FOR TEXAS pic.twitter.com/J8XfRX2QzW

— chana 🎃 BAILEY DAY!!! (@oatmiIkrry) October 3, 2022

The crowd at the Moody Center went absolutely wild, fans whooping and cheering along with Styles. "Harry Styles is rocking a 'Beto for Texas' sticker on his guitar tonight and the crowd is absolutely loving it," tweeted NBC News reporter Stephen Sanchez.

Harry Styles is rocking a “Beto for Texas” sticker on his guitar tonight and the crowd is absolutely loving it. #TXGOV pic.twitter.com/AUsTwGOgW1

— Stephen Sanchez (@SSanchezTV) October 3, 2022

Other footage shared online shows O'Rourke handing out high-fives and posing for photos with fans in the crowd. 

The cross over we needed. .@BetoORourke x @Harry_Styles

Beto getting a warm reception at Harry’s concert in Austin tonight. pic.twitter.com/6EPfk3imrk

— Wesley Powers-Sabugo 🛹 (@mtrlguy) October 3, 2022

BETO 4 TEXAS @ HARRYS HOUSE LMAO pic.twitter.com/PNFeAjHahQ

— em (@selftitled) October 3, 2022

Fans took to social media to praise Styles for the endorsement. "@Harry_Styles will turn Texas blue," tweeted Houston activist Olivia Julianna. Twitter user @AMLarryMoments tweeted: "This is So important!! SOO PROUD OF YOU HARRY!!Thank you for Taking a Stand for Texas!!

Radio DJ Zach Sang was also moved by the moment, tweeting: "honestly, @Harry_Styles supporting @BetoORourke tonight in Texas brought me to tears." The endorsement comes just a month before O'Rourke faces off with Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott during Election Day on Nov. 8. 

It's not the first time Styles has used his Austin concert series to mobilize voters. During previous nights of "Love on Tour 2022" at the Moody Center, the musician also voiced his support for abortion rights, telling fans "no one can tell you what to do with your own body"—a jab at the Lone Star State's near-total abortion ban. "It is yours," Styles added. Screens at the venue also displayed information on how fans could get registered to vote as well as information about gun violence prevention organization Everytown.