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George Strait Announces Benefit Concert for Texas Flood Relief

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George Strait is coming through for his home state of Texas.  He just announced the “Strait to the Heart” benefit concert that will directly help Hill Country flood victims.

A release said, “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.”

George will be joined by Riley Green . . . Jamey Johnson . . . Hudson Westbrook . . . and many more.

The donor dinner and concert will take place July 27th in Boerne, Texas.

All of the $1,000 tickets have already been sold out.  They still have $2,500 and $5,000 reserved seating left.

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