iHeart Announces Uvalde Benefit Concert
• In the wake of the recent tragic events at the Robb Elementary School in the community of Uvalde, TX, iHeartMedia San Antonio and iHeartMedia Austin announced that Country outlets KAJA (KJ97)/San Antonio and KASE 101 & 98.1 KVET/Austin, along with 12 sister stations, will partner for the iHeartUvalde Benefit Concert this Sunday, June 5 at 7pm Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio, featuring performances by Russell Dickerson, Easton Corbin, Kevin Fowler, Thompson Square and Erin Kinsey. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Robb School Memorial Fund in support of the families impacted in the Uvalde, Texas community.
“After the horrible acts of violence that our neighbors in Uvalde experienced last week, it’s time for us to come together as Texans,” said Jason McCollim, PD of KASE 101 and SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia San Antonio & Austin. “Our entire team and network of stations here in Central Texas support and stand with the Uvalde community.” KJ97 PD Alek Halverson commented, “These families have experienced an unbelievable tragedy, and we need the people of Texas to come together so we can cut one massive check. I can’t thank the artists enough for their time.”
Tickets for iHeartUvalde Benefit Concert are available at iHeartRadioTexas.com, with all proceeds benefiting the Robb School Memorial Fund in coordination with the First State Bank of Uvalde.