In the wake of the catastrophic flooding that has impacted so many lives across Texas’ Hill Country, it is impossible to watch the news without feeling the heartbreak of this disaster. Entire communities have been devastated, and families are mourning the loss of their children and loved ones.
In response, Texan George Strait alongside businessman and Vaqueros del Mar partner of 15-years, Tom Cusick, are organizing a special benefit dinner and concert in Boerne, Texas, Strait To The Heart, at Estancia at Thunder Valley indoor arena.
“The destruction and loss in our community from the recent flood is hard to wrap your head around,” shares Strait. “Our hearts and prayers are with you all. The goal with this event is to raise meaningful, immediate support that can be put directly into the hands of flood victims without delay, while also honoring the first responders who work tirelessly to save lives.
Special thanks to our friends and fellow troubadours—William Beckman, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Kyle Park, Hudson Westbrook and members of my Ace in the Hole Band—for joining me on stage to lend their talent and their hearts to this mission.”
Cusick adds, “The road ahead will be a long one. However, the immediate need is so great that we didn’t want to wait. Together, we can show our neighbors that when hardship strikes, Texas and our Country stand strong, and we stand together.”
Due to the intimate setting, the event is limited to one thousand guests. Tickets and tables are available for purchase pricing starting at $1000. Complimentary tickets will be provided to local area first responders. Donations will be made to the 501c3 Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund and distributed directly to affected families as well as established Hill Country funds.
If you’re interested in purchasing a table or tickets to Vaqueros del Mar’s “Strait To The Heart” Intimate Donor Dinner & Concert on Sunday, July 27, or simply would like to make a contribution to Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund, please email [email protected].
Breakout country artist Sacha unveils her highly anticipated new single “Shooting Star,” a stellar collaboration with emerging trio Restless Road. Released via Sony Music, the song is available now on all digital platforms and arrives as the lead focus track for the deluxe edition of Sacha’s debut album Woman In The Mirror.
Written by Sacha, Restless Road, Cole Miracle (Eddie and The Getaway, Wyatt Flores), and Sam Martinez (Carrie Underwood, Tyler Braden), and produced by Jimmy Robbins (Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Keith Urban) and Eric Arjes (Tim McGraw, Kane Brown, blackbear), “Shooting Star” is a soul-stirring reflection on a love that slipped away—anchored in the hope that a single wish might bring it back. With soaring harmonies and gut-punch lyrics, the song showcases both artists at their most vulnerable and vocally dynamic.
“It’s about the ache of almost-love—the kind that fades before you’re ready to let go,” Sacha says of the track. “Restless Road brought so much emotion and richness to the duet, and I couldn’t be more proud of how it turned out.”
“We’ve been fans of Sacha’s for a long time,” adds Restless Road. “The opportunity to create something together has been super exciting!”
As announced earlier this week, Sacha and Restless Road will perform “Shooting Star” live for the first time at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Kelowna, BC, on Saturday, September 13th.
“Shooting Star” leads the 14-track deluxe edition of Woman In The Mirror. The expanded project builds on the success of Sacha’s original 11-track album, released in May, that delivered a pair of international hits, with the empowering “Hey Mom I Made It” reaching the Top 10 at country radio in her native Canada, and Top 20 in the U.K., and the shattering “Til I Don’t” reached Top 20 in Canada, while cracking the U.K.’s Top 15.
The deluxe edition features additional piano and stripped-back versions of “Hey Mom I Made It,” and reinforces Sacha’s signature blend of bold honesty, gospel-tinged melodies, and pop-country edge.