With rescue personnel continuing to work around the clock after floods ripped through the Texas Hill Country on July 4th, the death toll climbed to 134 people. As for those still missing, authorities are searching for over 100 more. While families try to assess the devastation and rebuild their lives, states like Virginia, California, Oklahoma, New York, Florida, Indiana, and several others sent resources and teams to help support the ongoing efforts. And wanting to add his name to the list, Pat Green will host a special benefit concert for the victims and their families impacted by the tragedy.
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While numerous country music stars like Miranda Lambert, George Strait, and the Josh Abbott Band are already working to organize benefit concerts, Green announced the Pat Green and Friends: Texas Flood Relief Livestream. Scheduled to kick off on July 16th at 6:30 p.m. CST, the event will not feature an audience but will be streamed, for free, on YouTube.
Joining forces with the Texas Rangers and REV Entertainment, all proceeds from the concert are expected to go to foundations like Kerr County Relief, the Do It For Durrett Foundation, and TEXSAR.
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Pat Green Mourns The Death Of Younger Brother Due To Texas Floods
Although hosted by Green, the concert also welcomed top names like Lambert, Abbott, Jon Pardi, Dierks Bentley, Corey Kent, Casey Donahew, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Ryan Bingham, Eli Young Band, Flatland Cavalry, Joe Nichols, Kaitlin Butts, Ty Myers, Kevin Fowler, Aaron Watson, Bob Schneider, and Jon Wolfe.
With more than a few hit singers, the free virtual concert looked at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas to host the event.
Outside of hosting, Green also lost family from the floods, as he announced the passing of his younger brother, John, his wife, and their two sons. Trying to process the loss, the singer wrote on Instagram, “Over the weekend, during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas, my family – like so many others – suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss.”
Asking for privacy and space to mourn the loss, Green added, “We are grieving alongside countless Texans whose lives have been upended by this tragedy.”
While thanking fans for their love and support, Green prepared for the concert and the chance to help others going through the same trauma.
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