Country star Miranda Lambert didn’t wait for the headlines to die down, she called SiriusXM and confirmed that she was hosting a benefit concert for her flood-ravaged home state of Texas. With 132 lives lost, including 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic, the devastation was overwhelming. Lambert said she felt “helpless,” but knew Texans were helping Texans. Her concert promised to do more than just raise money
Miranda Lambert Planning Benefit Concert for Texas Flood Victims. After devastating floods hit Texas over the Fourth of July, Miranda Lambert is stepping up to support her home state. Torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet within minutes, leading to widespread destruction and the loss of 132 lives, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic.
Amid ongoing rescue efforts, many stories of heroism have emerged. Coast Guard swimmer Scott Ruskan saved 165 people, Matthew Crowder helped a family evacuate just in time, and Jeff Ramsey warned relatives before the flood hit—sacrificing his own life in the process.
Lambert, deeply affected by the tragedy, confirmed during a July 14 SiriusXM interview that she is organizing a benefit…
