Austin, TX (CelebrityAccess) – Mack, Jack, and McConaughey (MJ&M) announced today that multi-platinum, award-winning artist Luke Combs will headline the 2024 MJ&M Gala on Thursday (April 25) at Austin City Limits (ACL) Live at The Moody Theater. This joint fundraising effort of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, ACM Award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram, and coaching legend Mack Brown has raised over $41 million for charity beneficiaries dedicated to children’s education, health, and wellness.
Country superstar and two-time Country Music Association (CMA) Entertainer of the Year Combs is an artist from Asheville, NC. Adding to his already monumental career, Combs is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the upcoming 66th GRAMMY Awards for his version of Tracy Chapman’s song, “Fast Car,” which also won Single of the Year at the 2023 CMA Awards. “Fast Car” is from Combs’ new album, Gettin’ Old—a companion to his acclaimed 2022 record, Growin’ Up. A Grand Ole Opry member and nine-time CMA, three-time Academy of Country Music (ACM), and three-time Billboard Music Award-winner, Combs also recently partnered with Opry Entertainment Group to open a massive multi-level entertainment complex in downtown Nashville, expected to open Summer 2024.
“Our friend Luke Combs is incredibly generous to support our MJ&M mission with his undeniable talent,” said Brown. “Every year, we are blown away by friends and musicians coming together to empower kids and save lives in our communities and across the world.”
McConaughey added, “MJ&M has gotten bigger, better, and more impactful every year. Luke Combs embodies the authenticity and energy that we always look forward to welcoming to our Gala stage.”
“Luke Combs is a powerhouse who creates and performs relatable country music,” said Ingram. “We know his songs will resonate with our audience during this special night.”
This year’s event will raise money to support CureDuchenne, Dell Children’s Medical Center, HeartGift, the just keep livin Foundation and The Rise School of Austin.
The 12th Annual MJ&M two-day event continues Friday (April 26) with a golf tournament and New York-style runway show and luncheon. On Friday evening, guests return to ACL Live at The Moody Theater to enjoy the best pickin’ party in Texas at the Jack & Friends concert—more details to follow.
Tickets are on sale on Friday (January 19) at 10 am CST.
