{"id":4711,"date":"2025-09-06T18:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T18:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundverse.charmingflowers.com.vn\/?p=4711"},"modified":"2025-09-06T18:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T18:10:00","slug":"6-25-million-raised-by-george-strait-for-flood-victims-moves-garth-brooks-bubba-and-texas-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soundverse.charmingflowers.com.vn\/index.php\/2025\/09\/06\/6-25-million-raised-by-george-strait-for-flood-victims-moves-garth-brooks-bubba-and-texas-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"$6.25 Million Raised by George Strait for Flood Victims Moves Garth Brooks, Bubba, and Texas Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"

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George Strait Raises Over $6.25 Million for Texas Flood Relief with Star-Studded Benefit Concert<\/p>\n

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In the wake of catastrophic floods across Texas Hill Country, country music legend George Strait hosted a powerful night of music and compassion, raising over $6.25 million (and counting) for flood relief efforts.<\/p>\n

Held on Sunday, July 27, at Estancia at Thunder Valley in Boerne, Texas, the sold-out benefit concert\u2014organized by Strait and his longtime Vaqueros del Mar partner Tom Cusick\u2014welcomed 1,200 guests for an intimate and emotional evening.<\/p>\n

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A Night of Faith, Music, and Support
\nThe event opened with performances from the Texas Jamm Band, featuring members of Strait\u2019s Ace in the Hole Band, followed by Kyle Park, William Beckmann, Hudson Westbrook, and Ray Benson.<\/p>\n

Strait and Cusick then addressed the crowd before Pastor Max Lucado delivered a heartfelt message about finding God\u2019s perspective during tragedy:<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne side of life looks like knots and chaos,\u201d Lucado said. \u201cBut flip it over, and the message reads \u2018God is love.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Texas Governor Greg Abbott also commended the dedication of first responders, noting that over 1,000 individuals had been rescued or evacuated thanks to their efforts.<\/p>\n

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Fundraising Through Music & Auction
\nA live auction further boosted the night\u2019s fundraising, just ahead of headlining performances by Wade Bowen, Randy Houser, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, and Jamey Johnson.<\/p>\n

Strait then took the stage for a 15-song set featuring fan favorites and powerful collaborations:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Weight of the Badge\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Fireman\u201d (with Garth Brooks, honoring first responders)<\/p>\n

\u201cGive It Away\u201d (with Jamey Johnson)<\/p>\n

\u201cHere For A Good Time\u201d (with Dean Dillon and Bubba Strait)<\/p>\n

He closed with his timeless farewell ballad, \u201cThe Cowboy Rides Away.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to Help
\nAll proceeds benefit the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to directly supporting families impacted by the floods and aiding in ongoing recovery.<\/p>\n

To donate or learn more, visit the official Vaqueros del Mar website.<\/p>\n

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