Seeing his hometown of Kerrville, Texas, devastated by floodwaters, Robert Earl Keen knew he needed to do something. The country singer-songwriter, 69, previously announced plans for a benefit concert to raise funds for those impacted by the deadly July 4 floods. Now, Keen has revealed more details about the event, including the date and location.
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Robert Earl Keen Promises “Star-Studded Lineup” For Upcoming Benefit Concert
Taking to social media Wednesday (July 9), Robert Earl Keen announced that he will hold a benefit concert at Whitewater Amphitheater, just outside of New Braunfels, Texas, on Thursday, Aug. 28. “The Road Goes On Forever” crooner, 69, vowed to disclose more details, such as the list of performers, within a week.
“This is a star-studded lineup with music starting in the mid-afternoon and lasting far into the night,” Keen wrote. “So, stay tuned for the lineup and more details.”
Speaking about the disaster, Keen called the devastation “overwhelming.”
“We must help everyone as much as we can, for as long as we can,” vowed “The Road Goes On Forever” crooner, 69.
In the meantime, Keen is still donating the proceeds from all merchandise sales from his current tour to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which has established a Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support recovery efforts.
Death Toll Eclipses 100 as Nearly 200 Remain Missing
Following torrential rains, the Guadalupe River in Central Texas broke its banks July 4, leading to catastrophic flash floods. As of Thursday (July 10), authorities have confirmed at least 120 deaths across six counties, including those of 60 adults and 36 children in Kerr County. As of now, 173 people remain missing, according to NBC News.
Additionally, the deadly floodwaters killed more than two dozen people at Camp Mystic, most of them children. Five campers and one counselor were still missing from the all-girl Christian summer camp as of Wednesday, July 9.
The unthinkable tragedy hits particularly close to home for Robert Earl Keen, whose own daughters attended Camp Mystic as children.
“Our hearts are heavy watching the devastation unfold across the Hill Country—my home. We’re praying for everyone affected,” the “Gringo Honeymoon” singer wrote on X/Twitter. “Camp Mystic means so much to our family—both of our daughters spent summers there. Sending love and strength to all.”
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