The big picture: A growing fight over data center development is pulling in an unexpected group of critics: country music stars. They are pushing back on how these facilities are being placed in or near rural communities. In Texas, where data center development is accelerating, Tanya Tucker warned about environmental strain tied to the projects. "These people are getting punished for living in the country," Adcock said, pointing to pressure on land, water, and local resources. A Gallup poll in May found that only 7% of Americans strongly support building data centers in their communities.