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12-07-2025
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George Strait to Provide 'Meaningful, Immediate' Support for Texas Flood Victims With Star-Studded Event
George Strait to Provide 'Meaningful, Immediate' Support for Texas Flood Victims With Star-Studded Event originally appeared on Parade. Country superstar is known as someone who gives back, and now he has put together a huge event to help the Texas flood victims. On his Instagram on Friday, July 11, Strait announced that he and businessman and Vaqueros del Mar partner Tom Cusick will stage the "Strait to the Heart" benefit event in Boerne, Texas, on Sunday, July 27, to help the Hill Country flood victims. The flooding on July 4 took the lives of over 100 people, including many young girls at the local Camp wants to "directly help those impacted by the Texas floods and recognize first responders who saved the lives of countless members of his community with a fundraising event in Boerne, Texas, at the end of this month." He writes in a statement, "The destruction and loss in our community from the recent floods is hard to wrap your head around. 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. Special thanks to our friends and fellow troubadours — @WilliamBeckmann, @RayBensonAATW, @WadeBowen, @DeanDillonMusic, @RileyDuckman, @RandyHouser, @JameyJohnsonOfficial, @KylePark, @HudsonWestbrook and members of my Ace in the Hole Band — for joining me on stage to lend their talent and their hearts to this mission.' "The road ahead will be a long one. However, the immediate need is so great that we didn't want to wait. Together, we can show our neighbors that when hardship strikes, Texas and our country stand strong, and we stand together," added Cusick in a Strait mentioned, other guests include William Beckmann, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Kyle Park and Hudson Westbrook. Donations will be collected and distributed by 501c3 Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund, directly benefiting those affected by the flood. For ticket inquiries, please email Vaquerosdm@ 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 George Strait to Provide 'Meaningful, Immediate' Support for Texas Flood Victims With Star-Studded Event first appeared on Parade on Jul 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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12-07-2025
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George Strait's Star-Studded Concert For Texas Flood Victims Garners Overwhelming Interest
George Strait's Star-Studded Concert For Texas Flood Victims Garners Overwhelming Interest originally appeared on Parade. Country superstar announced on Friday, July 11, that he would be putting on an "intimate donor dinner and concert" on July 27 to raise money for the families affected by the tragic Texas flooding from July 4 that left over 100 people dead, including dozens of children. In an update on Saturday, July 12, Strait's team is asking everyone to be patient because they have received an overwhelming amount of interest. "Thank you for your interest in attending and supporting this event. We've received a high volume of interest and appreciate your patience as we thoughtfully work through replies in the order in which they were received. - Team GS," the update event features not only Strait, himself a Texas native and current resident, but also fellow country artists William Beckmann, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Kyle Park and Hudson Westbrook. The aim of the event is to provide immediate help to those affected. Strait wrote in the press release about the concert, "The destruction and loss in our community from the recent floods is hard to wrap your head around. 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." He also thanked the other musicians and his Ace in the Hole band "for joining me on stage to lend their talent and their hearts to this mission." Strait's business partner Tom Cusick added in a statement, "The road ahead will be a long one. However, the immediate need is so great that we didn't want to wait. Together, we can show our neighbors that when hardship strikes, Texas and our country stand strong, and we stand together." Donations will be collected and distributed by 501c3 Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund, directly benefiting those affected by the flood. For ticket inquiries, please email Vaquerosdm@ 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 George Strait's Star-Studded Concert For Texas Flood Victims Garners Overwhelming Interest first appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11-07-2025
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George Strait to Play Benefit Concert With Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser to Help Texas Flood Victims
Country Music Hall of Fame member and Texas native George Strait is stepping up to help those in the Texas Hill Country impacted by the recent floods — and he's welcoming plenty of his country music comrades to help. On Sunday, July 27, Strait will hold the Strait to the Heart special benefit dinner and concert at Estancia at Thunder Valley indoor arena in Boerne, Texas. Also on the lineup are William Beckmann, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Kyle Park and Hudson Westbrook. More from Billboard Selena Gomez Speaks Out About 'Unfathomable' Deadly Texas Floods: 'My Heart Breaks' Coco Jones Is Engaged to NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Bad Bunny Named to 'Hottest Men of All Time' List With Tupac, Elvis & More Strait has teamed with businessman and Vaqueros del Mar partner of 15 years Tom Cusick to organize the event. 'The destruction and loss in our community from the recent flood is hard to wrap your head around,' Strait said in a statement. '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.' Cusick added, 'The road ahead will be a long one, however, the immediate need is so great that we didn't want to wait. Together, we can show our neighbors that when hardship strikes, Texas and our country stand strong, and we stand together.' The event is limited to 1,000 guests, and tickets and tables are available for purchase with price points beginning at $1,000. First responders in the local area will be offered complimentary tickets to the event. Donations from the funds raised by the event will be made to 501c3 Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund and distributed directly to affected families as well as established Hill Country funds. Persons interested in purchasing a table or tickets to Vaqueros del Mar's Strait to the Heart concert — or those would like to make a donation — can email vaquerosdm@ The flooding in the Texas Hill country over the July 4 weekend has left more than 120 people dead, and over 160 people still missing, including 150 still missing in the hard-hit Kerr County in Texas. See the poster for the event below:Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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11-07-2025
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Scotty McCreery Is ‘Excited to Put a Spotlight' on Country Songs of the Past with New SiriusXM Show
Scotty McCreery has posted five Billboard Country Airplay chart-toppers during his career, including a streak of signature hits such as 'Damn Strait' and 'In Between.' But now, he's gearing up to shine a spotlight on many of the hits, and album cuts, that have inspired him. On Thursday (June 26), McCreery was announced as the host of a new monthly show on SiriusXM's Prime Country (Channel 58), which highlights country music of the 1980s and 1990s. Prime Country With Scotty McCreery will premiere Saturday, July 5 at 3 p.m. ET, with new episodes premiering the first Saturday of every month at 3 p.m. ET on Prime Country. Each show will also be rebroadcast on the channel several times throughout the month. More from Billboard Michaël Brun Talks Bringing BAYO Fest to Barclays Center Amid Trump Travel Ban & Increased ICE Presence in NYC Billboard Vietnam Launches With Ho Chi Minh City Event Pharrell Gifts Beyoncé a Louis Vuitton Handbag Straight Off Fashion Show Runway 'I love country music from every decade, but the country music of the '80s and '90s is probably my favorite era of music. I'm excited to put a spotlight on the songs and performers I grew up listening to that helped shape the artist I am today,' McCreery tells Billboard in a statement. He notes that the debut episode will feature music from artists including Garth Brooks, George Strait, Randy Travis, Kathy Mattea, Patty Loveless, Keith Whitley, Ronnie Milsap and John Anderson. 'Each song is handpicked by me,' he says. 'I'll be sharing stories of how an artist influenced me or how I met them or something we may have experienced together on the road or backstage at an awards show or the Opry.' Even when McCreery made his career debut on American Idol (he won the talent competition's 10th season), his allegiance to '80s and '90s country music was clear in his performances of songs such as Travis Tritt's 'Can I Trust You With My Heart' and Strait's 'I Cross My Heart.' His three-week Country Airplay No. 1 hit 'Damn Strait' also nods to the Country Music Hall of Famer. McCreery was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in April 2024, when he was ushered into Opry membership by fellow country music hitmaker Josh Turner. McCreery is using his new show to highlight his passion for the Grand Ole Opry and its essential contributions to country music's history and present-day global influence. 'Every month I'll also be sharing a live Opry performance that was recorded on that legendary stage during the '80s or '90s. My first episode will feature Joe Diffie performing 'Pick Up Man' on the Opry stage from Oct. 18, 1997,' McCreery previews. Of course, McCreery fans can also hear a few songs from McCreery himself. 'You'll also hear one or two of my songs on the show because – hey! It's my show! I'm hoping in the future to occasionally have guest artists join me for some conversation as well. I'm really pumped to be able to do this and I appreciate SiriusXM offering me this opportunity. I hope people tune in and enjoy it!' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Khaleej Times
08-07-2025
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- Khaleej Times
Fairways & Airwaves: How music legends are finding their creative groove on the green
When George Strait rolled up to the Corpus Christi Country Club earlier this week, the only music in the air was the soft thwack of his driver making contact with a Titleist. There were no guitar strings, no arena lights; just palm trees swaying, a sea breeze on the fairways, and the quiet concentration of a man who's spent decades mastering rhythm in more ways than one. Strait, dressed in a blue collared shirt, navy shorts, camo cap, and reflective shades, teed off at 10 a.m. as a guest of a club member, surprising everyone lucky enough to share the course that day. The moment was very George: humble, laid-back and effortlessly cool as his 1983 hit 'Amarillo By Morning' But Strait isn't an anomaly; he's part of a growing band of musicians who find peace, focus, and creative recharge on the golf course. Golf: The Music Industry's Favourite Interlude More and more musicians, from rock legends to hip-hop moguls, are discovering that golf isn't just a game; it's a counterbalance to the chaos of the music world. It has tempo, timing, and mental discipline - everything that music requires, without the amps. Vince Gill, another country icon and former lead singer of the band Pure Prairie League, boasts a handicap as low as +1 and often plays with pros and fellow musicians alike. Alice Cooper, the shock rock king himself, plays nearly every day and has often credited golf with saving his life from addiction. A rebellious, high-energy singer who thrilled teens with mega-hits like 'School's Out, 'Poison' and 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' played in the 2013 Hero Dubai Desert Classic Challenge Match at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort in This special nine-hole exhibition also featured professional golfers such as Mark O'Meara, Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, and Rafael Cabrera-Bello. Justin Timberlake, a former member of the '90s boy band NSYNC, has taken his golf obsession to the next level and owns a golf course in Memphis. Kenny G, the smooth jazz saxophone legend who scored a breakthrough hit in 1986 with 'Songbird' a beautiful, melodic saxophone ballad, is considered one of the best golfers in the music world. He's the only scratch handicap musician-golfer. Adam Levine of Maroon 5 is often seen on courses between tours, while in the world of hip-hop, golf is gaining ground. Snoop Dogg enjoys the social side of the sport, while DJ Khaled has made golf part of his brand, posting 'Let's go golf!' videos with the same gusto he brings to his records. From Studio Booths to Sand Traps Mike Mills, the multi-instrumentalist of iconic American alternative rock band R.E.M., who scored a major hit in 1991 with the multi-Grammy nominated 'Losing My Religion' described golf as a "terrific release" that helps him clear his head, noting that he sings better on days he plays. In this context, George Strait's Corpus Christi appearance is just the latest example of golf's crossover appeal, as it remains a quiet passion for many artists and sportsmen.
