According to a press release, proceeds will benefit United Way of Greater Houston, Habitat for Humanity, Save the Children, Direct Relief, Feeding Texas and The Mayor’s Fund for Hurricane Harvey Relief (administered by the Greater Houston Community Fund) through the Hand in Hand Hurricane Relief Fund managed by Comic Relief USA.
Houston native Beyoncé Knowles and model Karlie Kloss are among the major names tapped for an hour-long telethon benefiting the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
The special is set to air Sept. 12 at 8/7c on ABC, CBS, CMT, FOX and NBC with a replay at 11/10c.
In addition, Country Music Hall of Famer George Strait will perform directly from his benefit concert at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio.