In the wake of the devastating July floods in Texas Hill Country—which experienced one of the deadliest natural disasters in state history—local musicians and community leaders are rallying to help. On Sunday, August 17, Band Together Texas will bring an all-star lineup to Austin for a special benefit concert. Performers include Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Ronnie Dunn, Lyle Lovett, Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall, Ryan Bingham, Lukas Nelson, and Dylan Gossett.
Parker’s session features performances of “Solid Country Gold,” “My Blue,” and “Watch Me Bleed,” all set against the landscape that inspired his self-titled album. The filming took place in late spring, before the flooding that impacted the area. Parker’s latest album draws inspiration from the red dirt and resilient spirit of his hometown—a spirit now on full display as neighbors band together to rebuild.
You can listen to the tracks from Parker’s OUTSIDE session on Spotify and watch the full performances on YouTube.
Supporting Texas flood relief efforts
Alongside the local Texas community, Spotify is using their platform and resources to help ongoing recovery efforts. Spotify is providing $1 million in pro bono audio and display advertising for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the Central Texas Community Foundation, the beneficiaries of Band Together Texas, as well as providing a direct donation to both foundations. They’ve also updated their Texas Country Now playlist to spotlight donation links and encourage fans to get involved.