Just moments ago in Boerne, Texas, country music icon George Strait took the stage—not to sing, but to grieve. Fighting back tears, the 73-year-old legend addressed the devastating floods that have ravaged his beloved home state. With over 120 confirmed dead, at least 160 still missing, and dozens of children among the victims, Strait’s voice cracked as he said: “This is my home. These are my people.”
But Strait didn’t stop at heartbreak. He took action.
“Strait to the Heart”: Country’s Finest Join Forces
Standing in front of a hushed crowd, Strait announced a one-night-only benefit concert and dinner to take place on Sunday, July 27, at Estancia at Thunder Valley. Proceeds will go directly to the newly launched Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund, aimed at delivering immediate, hands-on aid to impacted families and rescue workers.
Joining Strait for the concert are some of country music’s most respected voices:
- Riley Green
- Jamey Johnson
- Ray Benson
- Wade Bowen
- Randy Houser
- William Beckmann
- Hudson Westbrook
- Dean Dillon
- Kyle Park
- Members of Ace in the Hole Band
“These aren’t just performers,” Strait said. “They’re family. And they’re coming home to help rebuild what we’ve lost.”
A Flood of Tragedy—and Urgent Need
The recent floods across Kerr and Mason Counties have already claimed over 120 lives, including 36 children, many of them lost at Camp Mystic. According to CNN, over 150 individuals remain unaccounted for as of this morning.
Camp Mystic, a cherished summer tradition in central Texas, released a heart-wrenching statement: “We are grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors… some as young as eight years old. Our hearts are broken.”
Strait acknowledged those losses directly: “This show isn’t about the music. It’s about hope. It’s about not forgetting those little girls… and making sure their families don’t face this darkness alone.”
Strait’s Final Words Silenced the Room
“I’ve played a lot of shows in my life,” he said, voice shaking. “But this one… this is for home. This is for healing. This is for them.”
As he stepped away from the podium, many in the audience—some of them flood survivors—were seen openly weeping.
In a moment of tragedy, George Strait didn’t just sing for Texas. He stood for it.
