Texas Flood Benefit Shows: George Strait, Miranda Lambert and More Musicians Who Are Helping Victims

In the wake of the catastrophic floods that ravaged Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, leaving more than 130 persons dead and over 100 individuals still missing, musicians are rallying to support relief efforts, and using their songs to help Texas heal.

Many of the artists share strong personal or professional ties to Texas and have quickly mobilized, organizing benefit concerts or joining existing efforts to raise funds for those affected by the tragedy.

“The destruction and loss in our community from the recent flood is hard to wrap your head around,” said country music legend George Strait in announcing his now sold-out Hill Country Flood Fundraiser concert, set for July 27 in Texas. “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.”

Meanwhile, Robert Earl Keen will spearhead a show on Aug. 28 in New Braunfels, Texas at Whitewater Amphitheater, just outside of Kerr County, one of the counties hardest hit by the floods. Kerr County is also home to Camp Mystic, located near the banks of the Guadalupe River. More than two dozen campers or counselors from Camp Mystic were among those who died in the devastating floods.

Beyond benefit concerts, artists including Keen, Whiskey Myers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Randy Rogers Band, Treaty Oak Revival and Hudson Westbrook have pledged to donate merch sales to help those in need.

Below, we highlight several artists who have either announced or already held benefit concerts to help relief efforts.