01of 10Katie KaussAlan Jackson returned to his hometown of Newnan, Georgia, on Saturday night forWhere I Come From: Tornado Benefit Concert. The day-long event raised money for the city, whichsuffered extensive damagefollowing the EF-4 tornado that touched down in the area on March 26.
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Katie Kauss
Alan Jackson returned to his hometown of Newnan, Georgia, on Saturday night forWhere I Come From: Tornado Benefit Concert. The day-long event raised money for the city, whichsuffered extensive damagefollowing the EF-4 tornado that touched down in the area on March 26.
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Chris Young, Alan Jackson and Caylee Hammack.Katie Kauss
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04of 10Katie Kauss"I was hoping we’d be able to do something to try to help down here," Jackson said at the beginning of his 22-song set. “It’s just been amazing how this community came together to make this happen.”
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“I was hoping we’d be able to do something to try to help down here,” Jackson said at the beginning of his 22-song set. “It’s just been amazing how this community came together to make this happen.”
05of 10Katie KaussAlong with sponsors Cornerstone Building Brands and Southtowne Chevrolet, Jackson was able to help raise $2 million for local relief efforts in Newnan.
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Along with sponsors Cornerstone Building Brands and Southtowne Chevrolet, Jackson was able to help raise $2 million for local relief efforts in Newnan.
06of 10Katie KaussJackson played to a crowd of over 20,000 country fans, his first show back since a pair of drive-in concerts last June during the pandemic.
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Jackson played to a crowd of over 20,000 country fans, his first show back since a pair of drive-in concerts last June during the pandemic.
07of 10Katie KaussA fan captures the experience.
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A fan captures the experience.
08of 10Katie KaussJackson — who released his latest album,Where Have You Gone, in May — entertained the crowd withall the biggest hitsof his30-year career. He’llreturn to the roadthis fall following a number of summer dates.
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Jackson — who released his latest album,Where Have You Gone, in May — entertained the crowd withall the biggest hitsof his30-year career. He’llreturn to the roadthis fall following a number of summer dates.
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10of 10Katie Kauss"This was a great day," Jackson said. “A lot of people dedicated their time here volunteering. It takes a lot to put on a show this big, and we really are grateful to all the help. Most of all, we appreciate all of you people that have come out and help all these folks in need.”
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“This was a great day,” Jackson said. “A lot of people dedicated their time here volunteering. It takes a lot to put on a show this big, and we really are grateful to all the help. Most of all, we appreciate all of you people that have come out and help all these folks in need.”
source: people.com
