Texas country artist Pat Green, who lost loved ones in the July 4 flood in Central Texas, raised at least $1 million in an online concert to benefit relief efforts.
The Pat Green and Friends: Texas Flood Relief Livestream was held Wednesday night at Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field, but without a live audience. You can still watch the live stream for free on YouTube.
Click here for the donation link on the Pat Green Foundation website to continue to donate to the cause.
The benefit show included performances by Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Dierks Bentley, Corey Kent, Casey Donahew, Josh Abbott, Eli Young Band, Joe Nichols, Kaitlin Butts, Ty Myers, Kevin Fowler and Bob Schneider.
Before the virtual concert, Pat Green spoke in Arlington at Globe Life Field Wednesday afternoon, sharing stories about his brother and the importance of the benefit for those in need.
“To the families and the loved ones that have lost so much, I am with you, not only in heart and spirit, I am with you totally because my mom and dad, my brothers and sisters, we lost our youngest brother, his wife, and two of the boys are still missing and thankfully their daughter, I won’t say her name, but she’s great and we’re going to take care of her and that’s what we’re trying to do,” Green said.
During the press conference, Green became visibly emotional discussing the flood disaster.
“You can’t define how much pain is going on right now, I’ve certainly never been through this … I’m trying to turn the sorrow into some bright light and hopefully bring some resolution for these families that have been decimated,” Green said.
The Fort Worth musician and his wife, Kori Green, shared last week that their family had suffered a “heartbreaking loss” in the flood. Green’s younger brother, John Burgess, his wife, Julia, and two of their children were swept away while camping along the Guadalupe River. Their daughter, who was staying at a nearby summer camp, was uninjured.
According to KCEN, the bodies of John and Julia were recovered last week, but the search continued for their two boys.
“The search will continue, but after spending his entire career bringing people together, Green knows the impact the community will have in helping the healing process begin,” organizers said. “The Texas Rangers and REV Entertainment are proud to support Green in this critical mission. Green and the Texas Rangers have been closely tied for many years, with his iconic, ‘I Like Texas’ played after every Rangers home win for years.”
Organizers said all proceeds from the concert and live stream will be distributed to Kerr County Relief, TEXSAR, and the Do It For Durrett Foundation via The Pat Green Foundation, directly benefiting the families affected by this heart-wrenching disaster.
On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the death toll from Hill Country flooding had increased to more than 130. He said 101 people remain missing.
How to help with Central Texas flood relief
Join NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 in our efforts to help those whose lives have been upended by recent storms and record flooding, as well as countless other crises. You can help by donating to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your financial donation helps provide shelter, meals, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance during disasters like the one in Texas.
In response to questions about what people can do to help the area recover from the deadly flood, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a 501(c)(3) charity serving the Texas Hill Country, has established a relief fund to support vetted local response, relief and recovery efforts. Organizers said all donations go directly to organizations working on the front lines of the July 4 flooding emergency. All donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt for your gift. To learn more or donate, visit the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country here.
