In the wake of the devastating floods that swept through Kerr County, Texas, two of the Lone Star State’s most beloved artists—Maren Morris and Robert Earl Keen—have come together to bring not only hope, but real help.
Maren Morris, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter raised in Arlington, Texas, announced her donation and public support for the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation—a local organization providing direct aid to displaced families, emergency crews, and damaged rural schools. But her voice didn’t stop at money.
Using her massive social media reach, Morris shared personal messages urging fans to contribute and matched donations made by followers up to $25,000. She also posted emotional tributes to the victims and first responders: “Texas is hurting, and I want to be part of the healing.”
Meanwhile, veteran country-folk artist Robert Earl Keen, who has long called Kerrville his home, stepped up in a way only a troubadour could: he threw a concert right in the heart of Hill Country, pledging that 100% of merchandise sales from the event would go to the relief fund.
Held on the grounds of a local high school stadium, the concert became a rallying point for the community. Families came not only to hear the music, but to hug, cry, and find a moment of joy amidst the loss.
“What happened here is personal,” Keen said during the show. “I’ve written songs about these hills. Now they need more than melodies—they need help.”
Their combined efforts raised over $140,000 in under a week, with more funds still rolling in from online donations. Volunteers from across Texas showed up to assist at the concert, and even fans from as far as Tennessee sent support after watching livestreams.
What made this relief effort stand out wasn’t just the money—it was the deep cultural connection. These weren’t celebrities acting from a distance. They were Texans helping Texans, artists turning their gifts into direct action.
As flood victims rebuild, Morris and Keen have reminded the world of a simple truth: sometimes a song can feed more than the soul—it can rebuild a life.