Country music star planning benefit for Texas flood relief: ‘My daughters attended summer camp there’
Robert Earl Keen took to social media over the weekend to announce a benefit show to raise funds for relief efforts in Texas in the wake of the deadly flash flooding on Friday.
Keen, a Kerrville, Texas native, posted a heartfelt message about his plans.
“There are still many missing from the event, including campers from Camp Mystic, which holds a special place in mine and my family’s hearts as both of my daughters attended summer camp there,” Keen said.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected, and special thanks for the amazing support of the first responders from the community and all over Texas rushing to aid those in need.”
Keen posted the video on Saturday and revealed a show is being planned.
“I will be working on a benefit to support the community, and more details to follow as soon as we know them,” he said.
Keen retired from touring in 2022, but he returned to the stage after releasing “Western Chill.”
Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.
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