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Help
for Oklahoma Drought & Wildfire Victims
“Raindance” Hosted by Blake Shelton & Friends
NASHVILLE
– Country music star Blake Shelton will host a three-day event
to aid the victims of the drought and subsequent wildfires in
the hardest hit areas of Oklahoma. The event aptly called
“Raindance” will be held in Ada, Oklahoma, Shelton’s hometown,
on May 14th -16th. The special benefit will include an archery
tournament beginning on Sunday May 14th from 8am-6pm at the
Pontotoc Technology Center. The top 10 winners from each of
three divisions will return on Monday, May 15th for the
Celebrity Shoot-Out beginning at 5:30 pm.
Team
roping happens on Tuesday May 16th at Pontotoc County
Agri-Plex from 10:00am-6:00pm, plus a silent auction and an
all-star concert featuring Shelton and special guests (who
remain secret for now.) The concert and silent auction will be
held at the Kerr Center on the ECU campus and begins at
8:00pm. In addition, the Governor of Oklahoma will declare May
16th “Raindance Day,” with proceeds from this special event
going directly to the families who lost everything to these
devastating fires.
“It
saddens me to know that people in my home state are suffering
such devastating loss. It’s hard to believe that the place
where I grew up has been declared a federal disaster area.
Purchasing insurance for livestock and farmland is not always
an option, and if it is, it’s usually an expensive one. I
have the ability to reach a lot of people with my music. By
putting this event together and inviting some of my artist
friends to help out, I hope to raise money and awareness to
help the citizens of Oklahoma get back on their feet again,”
comments Shelton.
The state
of Oklahoma has been in a state of emergency drought for
months now, having had only one rain since last August, and
estimations are that the state is currently drier than it was
back in the Dustbowl days of the 50’s and 60’s. Since November
12, an estimated 2700 fires have consumed more than 555,000
acres of farmland and forest, taking with it many farm animals
crucial to the livelihood of many people in the area. As many
as 5000 cattle are estimated to have been lost in blazes
between Texas and Oklahoma, and 14 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties
have been declared federal disaster areas. Over 300 homes in
the area have been completely destroyed, with 569 damaged, and
many of those families had no insurance coverage to help them
get back on their feet. Recognizing the plight of his fellow
Oklahomans and this national concern, Shelton was quick to
jump in and help those in need at such a crucial time by
organizing the concert, which he hopes to make an annual
event.
A list of
the generous sponsors includes:
Archery
Tournament
Lifetime
Hunts, Deerman's T.H.E. 3-D, Bad Boy Buggies, HOYT USA,
Delta Sports Products, WRANGLER, Hunter's Specialties, Easton
Arrows, Trophy Taker, Bass Pro Shops, Dick's Sporting Goods
Team
Roping
Dunn's
SpearD Arena, Sundowner Trailers, McMillan Outfitting,
WRANGLER, Wrangler Hats, Justin Boots, Professional's Choice,
Maynard Buckles
Blake
Shelton & Friends Concert with Silent Auction
WRANGLER,
Ada Coca-Cola, Progressive Farmer, Vision Bank, LogicMaze,
Blake Shelton Fan Club, FORD, The Chickasaw Nation, COORS,
Fossil Creek Ranch, Quality Inn, The Outdoor Channel & more to
come.
Tickets go
on sale April 12th for the two-day benefit, and can
be purchased at
www.oklahomaraindance.com or on Shelton’s fan club website
for $25, 30 and 35.00.
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