“This one’s for the families holding on when everything’s been washed away.”
Country icon Reba McEntire has always had a way of turning real-life heartache into powerful music. Now, in the wake of the devastating Texas floods that have claimed over 100 lives and displaced countless families, Reba has stepped forward not just with compassion — but with a song that aims to heal, uplift, and help rebuild.
Her newly released charity single, “Hold On, Texas”, is more than just a melody — it’s a message. Written in collaboration with longtime friends in Nashville just days after the floodwaters surged through towns like Kerrville and Junction, the song captures the pain, strength, and quiet hope of those who have lost everything.
With lyrics like:
“When the sky falls down and the river runs high / You hold your babies close and just try to get by…”
and
“You ain’t alone, Texas — we’re holding on with you,”
Reba’s voice trembles with the kind of emotion only life experience can bring. It’s both a cry and a comfort — a tribute to the resilience of everyday Texans and a call for unity across the country.
All proceeds from the song will go directly to relief organizations working on the ground, including The Texas Disaster Recovery Fund and Feeding the Flooded Families Initiative, which Reba herself visited earlier this month, delivering meals and hugging mothers and children who had been forced from their homes.
In a press release, Reba shared:
“I’ve seen the heartbreak in their eyes, but I’ve also seen courage you can’t put into words. Music is my way of standing beside them. This song is for the ones rebuilding, for the ones grieving, and for the ones who haven’t given up.”
The release has already sparked waves of support from fellow country stars, with artists like Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood resharing the song and encouraging donations.
“Hold On, Texas” is now available on all streaming platforms, with a special live acoustic version premiering at the Grand Ole Opry this weekend — where Reba is set to perform it under a single spotlight, backed only by a piano and the strength of her voice.
Because as she sings in the final chorus:
“We’ll dry your tears, patch what’s torn / You’re not alone in this storm…”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlQdG0sj20c
