George Strait Raises $6.25 Million for Texas Flood Victims
The numbers are coming in.George Strait’s “Strait to the Heart” benefit dinner and concert, hosted by the country legend and his Vaqueros del Mar partner Tom Cusick, on Sunday, July 27 has raised more than $6.25 million for victims of the floods in Hill County, Texas.🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬Strait, of course, was the main attraction and he did not disappoint.He began his set with “The Weight of the Badge” and was later joined by surprise guest Garth Brooks for a performance of the song “The Fireman,” which honors first responders.There were also some special non-performing guests: Pastor Max Lucado and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who also gave a shoutout to first responders.“There’s a saying that we’ve all repeated many times: pray as though everything is going to be taken care of by God, but act as though everything is up to you,” Abbott told the crowd. “While we have prayed endlessly, I want you to know that we have acted endlessly also. Texas first responders have rescued or evacuated more than 1,000 people. Lives were saved because of those first responders. Give it up for our fearless first responders.”Strait’s set also included some other guests, including Jamey Johnson, who appeared on “Give It Away,” and Dean Dillon and Bubba Strait, who joined him on “There for a Good Time.” (Bubba, born George Strait Jr., is Strait’s 44-year-old son.)The country legend’s official Instagram account posted a video highlight reel from the event, along with a lengthy caption, that said in part: “The evening served as both a heartfelt tribute to the resilient spirit of the region and a critical fundraiser to provide immediate relief to impacted families. If you’d like to contribute, donations can be made at the link in bio.”Fans approved of the post and heaped praise on the country legend.“George Strait is the best country artist out there ever,” one wrote.“George Strait is a national treasure,” added another.“We were happy to be a part of it and to give back for such a good cause! 💚 It was a wonderful night,” the official account for Hat Bar wrote.“This is why you are the king 👑 you have a huge heart, full of love for others. Blessed to have people like you. If I admired you before, I admire you more now. God bless you!!” wrote another fan in Spanish, which we translated to English. View this post on Instagram A post shared by George Strait (@georgestrait)
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