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0 Some of this country’s most influential musicians are natives of southern states—areas hit hard by the rash of tornadoes and flooding in recent weeks.
Nat King Cole (Alabama), Johnny Cash (Arkansas/Tennessee), Nate Dogg (Mississippi/California), Tina Turner (Missouri/Tennessee), Shiny Toy Guns (Oklahoma), Janelle Monae (Kansas) and Sheryl Crow (Missouri) are among the long list of Sunset Strip performers who have called these states home. As the storms continue, a host of musicians—from Bruno Mars to Taylor Swift—have announced giving campaigns and benefit concerts of their own to help give back to the communities that have supported them.
For those interested in donating or learning more about these communities, we’ve created a listing of charitable organizations compiled by news magazines and blogs. Feel free to share any additional organizations you would like to recommend in the comments.
–Red Cross (list of donation sites)
–Good Magazine
–TIME Magazine
–University of Alabama
–Mashable
–Joplin, MO Tornado Recovery Facebook
–MusiCares Nashville Flood Relief
–AFM: Help Nashville Musicians
Photo: An impromptu performance by singer Wesley Cook of Atlanta in the Belk Activity Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Omarion Young, age 6, sings along with Cook and shelter resident Jane Fairchild. Photo courtesy of Dennis Drenner/American Red Cross
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