Garth Brooks Makes Unannounced Appearance At Fundraiser
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Garth Brooks hasn’t made many public appearances since a lawsuit with serious allegations came out against him. He was accused by a former hairdresser of rape and sexual assault. The legal issue is still pending.
But the shocking accusations against him weren’t going to make Garth Brooks hide when he could help. Texas was hit hard by a flash flood in early July that cost hundreds of lives. Garth Brooks made an unannounced appearance. Keep reading for all the details, including how much was raised for the flood victims.
Texas Still Mourning Lost Flood Victims
While the rest of the country was enjoying the July Fourth weekend, a community in Texas was dealing with an unthinkable tragedy. Unexpected flash flooding tore through the Texas Hill Country region, which is about two hours from Austin, Texas.
The flood cost the lives of over 100 confirmed victims. Hundreds more are still missing. A summer camp for young girls was hit hard by the flood. Twenty-seven campers and counselors lost their lives in the tragedy.
The area was hit by more flooding less than two weeks later. The rebuilding process has just started and the area needs as much help as it can get.
George Strait Hosts Benefit Concert
George Strait is a Texan through and through. He was born and raised in the Lone Star State. The country superstar recently caused concern among fans for his frail appearance during a concert. However, he gathered his strength to host a benefit concert for the flood victims.
Country singer Miranda Lambert is also a Texas native and has plans for a benefit concert in the works.
Ted Cruz, a U.S. Senator from Texas, shared footage on social media of the exclusive benefit hosted by George Strait.
The great @GeorgeStrait singing in a fundraiser tonight for the Hill Country flooding. Raised over $6m to help those devastated by the floods. 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/2TQcH1neMz
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 28, 2025
Garth Brooks Makes Unannounced Appearance At Fundraiser
The benefit hosted by George Strait sold a limited number of tickets that reportedly started at $1,000. All of the proceedings were earmarked for the flood victims.
William Beckmann, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Kyle Park and Hudson Westbrook were among the artists scheduled to perform.
Those in attendance were shocked when Garth Brooks took the stage. He performed two of his biggest hits, “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old),” and “The Dance.”
According to Parade magazine, the benefit concert was the first time George Strait and Garth Brooks shared a stage in over a decade. Their last appearance together was at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2013.
George Strait’s “Strait to the Heart” benefit concert raised more than $6.5 million for the flood victims. Donations are still coming in. Despite his ongoing legal battles, Garth Brooks continues to show up when it counts.
