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12-07-2025
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George Strait's Star-Studded Concert For Texas Flood Victims Garners Overwhelming Interest
George Strait's Star-Studded Concert For Texas Flood Victims Garners Overwhelming Interest originally appeared on Parade. Country superstar announced on Friday, July 11, that he would be putting on an "intimate donor dinner and concert" on July 27 to raise money for the families affected by the tragic Texas flooding from July 4 that left over 100 people dead, including dozens of children. In an update on Saturday, July 12, Strait's team is asking everyone to be patient because they have received an overwhelming amount of interest. "Thank you for your interest in attending and supporting this event. We've received a high volume of interest and appreciate your patience as we thoughtfully work through replies in the order in which they were received. - Team GS," the update event features not only Strait, himself a Texas native and current resident, but also fellow country artists William Beckmann, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Kyle Park and Hudson Westbrook. The aim of the event is to provide immediate help to those affected. Strait wrote in the press release about the concert, "The destruction and loss in our community from the recent floods is hard to wrap your head around. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. The goal with this event is to raise meaningful, immediate support that can be put directly into the hands of flood victims without delay, while also honoring the first responders that work tirelessly to save lives." He also thanked the other musicians and his Ace in the Hole band "for joining me on stage to lend their talent and their hearts to this mission." Strait's business partner Tom Cusick added in a statement, "The road ahead will be a long one. However, the immediate need is so great that we didn't want to wait. Together, we can show our neighbors that when hardship strikes, Texas and our country stand strong, and we stand together." Donations will be collected and distributed by 501c3 Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund, directly benefiting those affected by the flood. For ticket inquiries, please email Vaquerosdm@ 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 George Strait's Star-Studded Concert For Texas Flood Victims Garners Overwhelming Interest first appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11-07-2025
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George Strait to Play Benefit Concert With Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser to Help Texas Flood Victims
Country Music Hall of Fame member and Texas native George Strait is stepping up to help those in the Texas Hill Country impacted by the recent floods — and he's welcoming plenty of his country music comrades to help. On Sunday, July 27, Strait will hold the Strait to the Heart special benefit dinner and concert at Estancia at Thunder Valley indoor arena in Boerne, Texas. Also on the lineup are William Beckmann, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Kyle Park and Hudson Westbrook. More from Billboard Selena Gomez Speaks Out About 'Unfathomable' Deadly Texas Floods: 'My Heart Breaks' Coco Jones Is Engaged to NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Bad Bunny Named to 'Hottest Men of All Time' List With Tupac, Elvis & More Strait has teamed with businessman and Vaqueros del Mar partner of 15 years Tom Cusick to organize the event. 'The destruction and loss in our community from the recent flood is hard to wrap your head around,' Strait said in a statement. 'Our hearts and prayers are with you all. The goal with this event is to raise meaningful, immediate support that can be put directly into the hands of flood victims without delay, while also honoring the first responders that work tirelessly to save lives.' Cusick added, 'The road ahead will be a long one, however, the immediate need is so great that we didn't want to wait. Together, we can show our neighbors that when hardship strikes, Texas and our country stand strong, and we stand together.' The event is limited to 1,000 guests, and tickets and tables are available for purchase with price points beginning at $1,000. First responders in the local area will be offered complimentary tickets to the event. Donations from the funds raised by the event will be made to 501c3 Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund and distributed directly to affected families as well as established Hill Country funds. Persons interested in purchasing a table or tickets to Vaqueros del Mar's Strait to the Heart concert — or those would like to make a donation — can email vaquerosdm@ The flooding in the Texas Hill country over the July 4 weekend has left more than 120 people dead, and over 160 people still missing, including 150 still missing in the hard-hit Kerr County in Texas. See the poster for the event below:Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
