reba and blake raise money for tornado victims

Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton raised $500,000 for victims of recent tornadoes in Atoka County, OK.  The sold-out disaster relief concerts was 25-26 May 2011 at the Choctaw Events Center in Durant, OK.  Kelly Clarkson made a surprise guest appearances at the 26 May concert.  McEntire and Shelton co-headlined the event and opened the show with a duet of "Oklahoma Swing." McEntire was born near Kiowa, a community located some 30 miles from the greatest devastation. Shelton was born in Ada and currently resides in Tishomingo, less than 50 miles from the Atoka County line. All proceeds from both shows, as well as donations from the Choctaw Nation and fans, will go toward Atoka County's ongoing relief efforts through the Tushka Disaster Relief Fund. Additionally, a special mobile fundraising campaign is underway through the mGive Foundation. Fans can text OKGIVE to 27722 to make a one-time donation of $10 to be billed to their monthly cell phone bill.