Morgan Wallen donated $500,000 to the Red Cross to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene's massive destruction, including in his home state of Tennessee.
Morgan Wallen is giving back. The country music superstar donated $500,000 to the Red Cross via the Morgan Wallen Foundation. The money will go towards helping those who have been affected by Hurricane Helene's massive destruction.
The foundation receives funds through donations via its website; however, most of its money comes from Wallen himself, who gives the foundation $3 from every concert ticket he sells. Residents in six states ranging from the Florida Gulf through the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, are experiencing devastating flooding following heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene, which has resulted in many destroyed homes and over 100 deaths. 'Those hills and hollers are very important to me in so many ways. It is going to take a monumental effort and I am in contact with my team and others working on ways I can help.
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