George Strait Raises Big Money For Veterans Organization
George Strait recently held the 12th annual Vaqueros del Mar golf tournament and benefit concert. The event was hosted at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort with longtime friend and Texas…
George Strait recently held the 12th annual Vaqueros del Mar golf tournament and benefit concert. The event was hosted at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort with longtime friend and Texas businessman Tom Cusick. The event raised a record-setting $2.4 million for the Feherty's Troops First Foundation. This brings the grand total to over $17 million raised from the tournament and concert.
Cusick said in a press release, "After George and I acquired Tapatio, we had our Grand Re-Opening on 11-11-11, which was Veterans Day. We decided holding an event for our military heroes was perfect, and then we met David Feherty with Troops First, and the rest is history. I believe we both would agree that this has been one of the most fulfilling experiences we have been involved in and have grown so close to so many that have sacrificed for our country and all of us!"
In keeping with annual tradition, the event featured a golf tournament and a benefit concert. Strait was among those that performed. Filling out the concert bill was Asleep at the Wheel, William Beckman, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Keith Gattis, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, and Randy Rogers.
The funds raised directly benefit wounded military service men and women. Learn more about the cause at TroopsFirstFoundation.org.
According to the website, Feherty's Troops First Foundation was created to develop, operate and support wellness, quality of life, and event-based initiatives for post-9/11 combat-injured warriors. These initiatives facilitate a greater recognition and an enhanced understanding of the quality and character of the men and women who volunteer to serve, their families, their daily sacrifices, and the constant need to evaluate and improve their quality of life.
The website goes on to list their guiding principles, which are: "Never make a promise to a Wounded Warfighter that you cannot keep; if you are given the honor and privilege of participating in a Wounded Warfighter's recovery, you must do everything to make certain that you leave it better than you found it and, it is never about you – it is always about them."
George Strait, known as the King of Country Music, celebrates his 68th birthday today. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006, we celebrate Strait in photos!
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait, Loretta Lynn, Connie Smith and Alan Jackson perform onstage at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Medallion Ceremony to celebrate 2017 hall of fame inductees Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed And Don Schlitz at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait and Loretta Lynn speak onstage at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Medallion Ceremony to celebrate 2017 hall of fame inductees Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed And Don Schlitz at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesNorma Strait and George Strait attend Medallion Ceremony to celebrate 2017 hall of fame inductees Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed And Don Schlitz at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait performs onstage during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait performs onstage during George Strait's Hand In Hand benefit concert rehearsal to rebuild Texas on September 11, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait (L) and Garth Brooks perform onstage during the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait performs onstage during ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute To The Troops at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesChris Stapleton and George Strait attend the 11th Annual ACM Honors at the Ryman Auditorium on August 23, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait performs as part of his Strait to Vegas engagements at T-Mobile Arena on February 01, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait speaks during a press conference at the 51st annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at Music City Center on November 4, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait performs as part of his Strait to Vegas engagements at T-Mobile Arena on February 01, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait performs onstage during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesGeorge Strait performs during one of his exclusive worldwide engagements, "Strait to Vegas" at T-Mobile Arena on September 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
