Robert Earl Keen Plans Benefit Concert for Texas Hill Country Flood Victims

Robert Earl Keen, a country singer and Kerrville native, is organizing a benefit concert on August 28 at the Whitewater Amphitheater near New Braunfels to support victims of the devastating Texas Hill Country floods that killed over 120 people. Keen's connection to the tragedy is deeply personal, as his two daughters attended Camp Mystic, where several campers and counselors lost their lives, and one of the cabins that washed away had housed his youngest daughter. Keen has pledged that 100% of the merchandise sales from his ongoing tour will be donated to flood relief efforts via the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. The concert promises a 'star-studded lineup' with music starting mid-afternoon and continuing late into the night, though details have yet to be announced. Keen emphasized the importance of sustained support for the affected community, urging people to help 'as much as we can, for as long as we can.' Additionally, his family has contributed by offering a rental property to first responders, underscoring their commitment to aid in recovery efforts.