MEDIA ALERT
Charley Crockett to Perform at the Sixth Annual Live From the Heart
Benefit for Children’s Cancer Association’s JoyRx Music Program in Austin
Event supports free music programs for seriously ill and hospitalized children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Austin, TX – [December 10, 2025] – Children’s Cancer
Association is delighted to announce that Charley Crockett will take the stage as the headliner for the sixth annual Live from the Heart benefit concert—an evening of music and community impact—on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Brazos Hall in Austin, TX. This annual benefit concert supports the organization’s free JoyRx Music programs, which create moments of connection and emotional well-being for children facing cancer and other serious illnesses.
“Street busker turned critically acclaimed singer-songwriter turned actual country star” (Rolling Stone), Charley Crockett has never been someone who asked permission to take a shot at his dreams. Instead, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated Texas-born maverick defied the odds at every turn, tapping into a rebellious strain of country, rising from an open guitar case on a Louisiana sidewalk to selling out some of the world’s most renowned venues. Crockett has paved a singular path out of Texas, taking his home state wherever he goes and bringing his signature “Gulf & Western” sound to the world. Crockett and his music have received praise from The New Yorker, The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Variety, and garnered hundreds of millions of streams.
Children’s Cancer Association’s Live From the Heart gala will be filled with inspiration from JoyRx-served families and program elements that underscore the impact of the non-profit, which offers free pediatric enrichment services at the bedsides of seriously ill children and teens. All proceeds with benefit JoyRx programs, including the company’s flagship JoyRx Music program, which is active in nine program sites in Texas. Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting JoyRx’s mission.
“Charley Crockett’s music is inspiring, authentic, and honest – all qualities that we strive to bring to every child we serve through JoyRx programs,” says Jack Pipkin, CEO of Children’s Cancer Association. “We are inspired by his artistry and inspired that we get to celebrate together while gathering our Austin community in support of JoyRx programs. Music has an ability to uplift and connect us all – that’s what this is all about.”
Learn more about donation and sponsorship opportunities by visiting the event website here.
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Live From the Heart event details:
Event Date: April 16, 2026
Location: Brazos Hall, 204 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
More information about Children’s Cancer Association and our free JoyRx programs in Austin and throughout the country can be found here.
For media inquiries please contact Andrea Tichy, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications for Children’s Cancer Association by emailing atichy@joyrx.org.
A Mission Built on Joy | About JoyRx
Children’s Cancer Association was founded in 1995 by the Ellis family after their five-year-old daughter, Alexandra, died of cancer — with the goal to create something extraordinary: an organization with a new vision for what pediatric cancer support services might look like.
Our mission is to empower all seriously ill children to express themselves, to play, and to make meaningful connections by enriching their treatment experience and improving their well-being with joy-based programs.
Each year, our free JoyRx Music®, JoyRx Mentorship®, and JoyRx Nature® programs are shared with approximately 40,000 seriously ill children, teens — and their families — across the nation.
Our trauma-informed programs are based on research and best practices, aligned with Child Life Specialist goals, and are informed by family feedback. We work closely with care teams to provide engaging enrichment activities that help transform the pediatric experience. Simply put: joy makes sick kids feel better.
About Charley Crockett – Full Bio
“Street busker turned critically acclaimed singer-songwriter turned actual country star” (Rolling Stone), Charley Crockett has never been someone who asked permission to take a shot at his dreams. Instead, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated Texas-born maverick defied the odds at every turn, tapping into a rebellious strain of country, rising from an open guitar case on a Louisiana sidewalk to selling out some of the world’s most renowned venues. Crockett has paved a singular path out of Texas, taking his home state wherever he goes and bringing his signature “Gulf & Western” sound to the world. Crockett and his music have received praise from The New Yorker, The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Variety, and garnered hundreds of millions of streams. He picked up his first GRAMMY® nod earlier this year, and in the last year alone, he notably headlined Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, twice, played the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA, and sold out two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Speaking to his impact, CBS Mornings chronicled his journey, and he’s sat down for interviews on The Daily Show and most recently The Joe Rogan Experience. Plus, he’s graced the stage for performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Austin City Limits, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and CBS “Saturday Sessions” in addition to playing behind NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk.” With multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning Shooter Jennings as co-producer, the same unapologetic spirit, diehard work ethic, and no-nonsense honesty drive Crockett’s latest era, resulting in The Sagebrush Trilogy. Beginning with his Island Records debut Lonesome Drifter in March 2025, the trilogy continues with new album Dollar A Day, out less than five months later.
Photos and more information about Charley Crockett can be found here.