Star-Studded Celebration in Round Top, Texas
Featured Performances From Miranda Lambert, Randy Rogers,
Jack Ingram, Jon Randall and Juliana Rankin
Event Supported MuttNation Foundation’s Mission to Help Shelter Pets Nationwide
ROUND TOP, Texas – Music, community and a shared love for animals came together for an unforgettable celebration at Miranda Lambert’s “Music for Mutts” benefit event in Round Top, Texas, last Friday (Nov. 6), raising more than $1 million in support of MuttNation Foundation and its ongoing mission to improve the lives of shelter pets.
Held on the iconic Junk Gypsy property and produced by JHL Company, the special event featured a headline performance from Lambert, with special appearances by Jack Ingram, Jon Randall and Juliana Rankin. Randy Rogers kicked off the evening, setting the stage for a memorable gathering of music and philanthropy in the heart of Texas.
The setting held special meaning for Lambert, who has longstanding ties to Junk Gypsy and the Round Top community, having visited the property over the years for its renowned antique fairs and chosen it as the backdrop for the photoshoot for her acclaimed album The Weight of These Wings. The evening also made a meaningful impact on the local animal welfare community, including a generous donation to the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter to help them complete their surgical suite, which will allow them to perform spay and neuter on site. In addition, guests helped fill MuttNation’s iconic Little Red Wagon with donations to further support the shelter and the animals in its care.
“This night embodies exactly what MuttNation Foundation was created to do: bring animal lovers together to support communities and help pets in need. None of this would be possible without the incredible people, partners and supporters who believe in our mission and continue to show up for these animals. Whether it’s donating, volunteering, supporting our events or simply giving a shelter pet a second chance, every bit makes a difference. I’m so grateful to everyone who helped make this night possible and for the impact we can make when we all come together,” shares Lambert.
Founded by Lambert and her mother, Bev, in 2009, MuttNation Foundation has grown into a nationwide force for animal welfare, helping more than 2,000 shelters and millions of pets through its programs and partnerships. The funds raised through Music for Mutts will further support the Foundation’s work to promote shelter pet adoption, provide resources to animal shelters and improve the lives of animals in need.
Lambert’s commitment to animal welfare has been at the heart of MuttNation since its inception, and Music for Mutts brought that mission to life through an evening that united artists, supporters and animal advocates for a cause close to her heart.
MuttNation Foundation extends a special thank you to the generous supporters who helped make Music for Mutts possible: Austin Way, Brown Distributing, Domain Entertainment, El Arroyo, High 5, Junk Gypsy, LALO Tequila, PaperCity Houston, Sony Music Publishing, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Whataburger.
About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda Lambert and her mom, Bev, in 2009, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the adoption of shelter pets, advancing spay and neuter initiatives, and educating the public about the benefits of these actions. Since its founding, MuttNation has raised over $16 million and helped more than 2,000 shelters and millions of pets nationwide. The Foundation also provides financial support and works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals during times of natural disaster. MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert, a pet line of toys and supplies that benefits the Foundation, is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores throughout the U.S. To learn more, visit www.muttnation.com.
About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multifaceted career as an artist, entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. Her latest album, Crisco, featuring current single “Snakeskin Boots” with Ella Langley, is available everywhere now via MCA and continued her unbroken streak of 11 consecutive Top 10s on the Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
Lambert has taken those standards to become a label co-founder, teaming with longtime collaborator Jon Randall to launch their own imprint, Big Loud Texas, in partnership with Big Loud Records. She is also a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection as well as Idyllwind, her western clothing, accessories and footwear brand at Boot Barn.
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