Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum – both Texas natives – have announced the star-studded benefit concert ‘Band Together Texas,’ set to take place on Sunday, August 17th at Moody Center in Austin.
The benefit concert will raise money towards The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, the leading charity behind the ongoing flood relief efforts, and Central Texas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is a Kerrville-based 501(c)(3) public charity that supports both urgent relief and long-term rebuilding following the floods. The evening will also feature tributes to first responders and flood victims, including stories of rescue and resilience shared on stage by emergency personnel.
Band Together Texas will feature performances from an all-star roster of Texas talent in addition to Lambert and McCollum, including: Ryan Bingham, Wade Bowen, Kelly Clarkson, Ronnie Dunn, Dylan Gossett, Jack Ingram, Cody Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Lukas Nelson, Jon Randall and Randy Rogers Band.
In addition, notable Texans lending their support to the event include actors Matthew McConaughey and Dennis Quaid, former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown and players Emmanual Acho, Colt McCoy, and Vince Young, MLB star and Houston native Roger Clemens, plus television host and Dallas native Chris Harrison, with more to be announced.
Lambert said in a statement: “One of the things I love about both our artist community and our community in Texas is that we show up for one another, especially in times of such great need like folks in my home state are facing after the flood. There is so much devastation and loss, yet what’s given me hope are the stories of those that have come to the aid of so many. That’s what we want to do with Band Together: Texans helping Texas. We hope it is a night that helps with healing while raising awareness and funds for The Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country and the Central Texas Community Foundation.”
McCollum adds: “The flooding in the Hill Country of Texas is truly heartbreaking. This place and these people are my community. There is a long road ahead rebuilding and even though so many families are facing the unimaginable, we’re Texas strong. Miranda is inspiring in both her music and how big her heart is, and I’m honored to be joining her for this benefit concert to support our fellow Texans and share a night of healing through music.”
Tickets for Band Together Texas at Moody Center will be available via presale registration open now through Monday, July 21st at 5 pm CT at bandtogethertexas.com. Presale passwords will be issued on Tuesday, July 22nd via registered email. Presale starts Wednesday, July 23rd at 10 am CT. Any remaining tickets will be available at general on sale beginning on Friday, July 25th at 10 am CT.
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