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<h2>George Strait Rallying Country Music Stars for Harvey Relief Effort</h2> </div>
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By <a href="https://thepoliticalinsider.com/author/kgregerson/">Ann</a> | <span class="byline-date">August 31, 2017 10:47AM</span> </div>
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<div id="article-body"><p>Texas is home to many country music artists, so it&#8217;s no surprise that country music legend George Strait has <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/08/30/george-strait-announces-big-benefit-project-for-harvey-relief.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced plans</a> for a Harvey relief effort &#8220;with the whole country music community.&#8221;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We are working on putting together relief efforts with the whole country music community. – GS</p>
<p>— George Strait (@GeorgeStrait) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeStrait/status/902624623157764102">August 29, 2017</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Strait was born just south of San Antonio in the small town of Poteet. He also has a home in Rockport, which was one of the places hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey. Strait tweeted that his friends and family have been personally affected by the storm:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thoughts &amp; prayers are w/ all affected by the storm. My family &amp; friends were personally affected in surrounding areas. God bless us all.-GS</p>
<p>— George Strait (@GeorgeStrait) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeStrait/status/902624566119424010">August 29, 2017</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Strait is not the only country music artist rallying to the cause. Granger Smith is donating 100 percent of the proceeds from his online store to relief efforts, and the Josh Abbot Band is selling a special t-shirt with all proceeds going to disaster relief.</p>
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<p>Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshabbottband/">Josh Abbott Band</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshabbottband/posts/10159165228225133">Sunday, August 27, 2017</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Country music superstar <a href="https://thepoliticalinsider.com/miranda-lambert-showed-2nd-amendment-love-shoes-country-music-awards/?source=TPIpost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miranda Lambert</a>, also a Texas native, is working with her MuttNation Foundation to help animals in need in the Houston area. The organization has already rescued 72 dogs:</p>
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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYa_eDcA2yW/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">“My roommates tonight sure are cute! Mama and newborns that were born this morning. Im calling her Ashley after @ashleymonroemusic who just had a baby herself. @muttnationfoundation rescued 72 dogs today who are being transported to dry safe shelters across the country. Thanks for yalls support. Stay tuned tomorrow and continue to pray. #muttnationfoundation #hurricaneharvey #texasstrong #elvirathebus #tourbusrescue &#34; REPOST 📷: @mirandalambert</a></p>
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<p>The resilience displayed by Texas and the willingness of everyone to help with relief efforts has been truly inspiring. We can&#8217;t wait to see what Strait has planned!</p>
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<p>Where are Rosie, Joy Behar, and Ashley Judd. Cheap a_ _ _ _. No help from them. Like they say I am glad it is you and not me. That&#8217;s the kind of creeps they are.</p>
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August 31, 2017 at 6:04 pm</a> </div>
<p>From rich to poor, Texans kick major ass!</p>
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August 31, 2017 at 5:03 pm</a> </div>
<p>Good point. Where are the celebrities with any assistance to Harvey victims since they perceive themselves to be such good humanitarians and social justice individuals. Bet will sure criticize President Trump and administration for anything good they do!!!!</p>
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<p>The best of the people in this country coming out and most Christians. CEO of companies coming forth, Chick Fill A another Christian group. What a difference in the people of Katrina and the people of Texas. The rape, the savaging, the looting and the breaking into homes etc. was tragic and made it worse. Now the Left laughing and mocking the good people and Christians and churches. </p>
<p>Now Soros who has spent a fortune on promoting violence and rioting, Hillary where is she and her money, how about all those millionaires in congress? Where are the Hollywood crowd who screamed for immigrants etc. Where are the Rappers? The chaff has been separated from the wheat and we know who they are.</p>
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August 31, 2017 at 11:15 am</a> </div>
<p>Nice to hear George Straight &amp; Miranda Lambert helping people &amp; anivals affected by the Harvey tragedy. Hopefully more stars &amp; musicians will join their efforts!</p>
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<p>Some good news out of a bad situation.</p>
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