Buc-ee’s Hosts Star-Studded Fundraiser for Texas Hill Country Flood Relief

On August 28th, the Whitewater Amphitheater in New Braunfels, TX, will be the venue for 'Applause for the Cause,' a flood relief fundraiser headlined by Robert Earl Keen with special guest Tyler Childers. The event will feature a rare trio performance by Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram, alongside appearances by Cross Canadian Ragweed, Ryan Bingham, Randy Rogers, and many more. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, aiding families and communities affected by the July 4th floods in Kerr County.

Tickets for the event are currently on sale, with reserved seats priced at $200 and general admission at $99, with 100% of the proceeds directed towards the foundation. Attendees also have the option to purchase and gift tickets to local first responders. The concert will begin in the mid-afternoon with Lloyd Maines and his Austin City Limits Band, featuring special guest vocalists, followed by full-band sets from some of the biggest names in roots music, culminating in a special closing set by Keen and Childers.

The fundraiser is made possible by Buc-ee’s, which has pledged $1 million to the Community Foundation. Additional sponsors include Whitewater Amphitheater, Miller Pro AVL, C.C. Creations, and artist Dorothy Nottingham. The event will also feature a live auction led by Cowboy Auctioneer Heath Hale, aiming to raise additional funds for the flood relief efforts.

For those unable to attend in person, streaming details will be available via Veeps, the global live music platform, allowing supporters to join the cause from home. This concert represents a significant effort by the Texas music community and businesses to support the recovery of the Texas Hill Country from the devastating floods.