Kevin Costner Releases New Song to Benefit Hurricane Victims and Provide 'Refuge' amid Ongoing Storms
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10/11/2024 02:21 PM
Proceeds for Costner's song with Modern West, "Find Your Way," will go entirely to disaster relief fund Hope Force International
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Kevin Costner in September 2024Kevin Costner is the latest celebrity to support victims of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton with music.
The Yellowstone star, 69, along with his band Modern West, released the new song "Find Your Way" on Friday, Oct. 11 to support recovery efforts amid the ongoing storms.
"Today, @modernwestband and I are releasing our first song in more than 4 years in support of Hurricanes Helene and Milton recovery efforts. You can find the link to donate and download the song in my stories and bio," Costner wrote on Instagram alongside an image of the single artwork.
He continued, "I've gone through seasons of darkness where I clung to the lyrics of songs that really carried me through. I hope that 'Find Your Way' provides that kind of refuge for anyone trudging through and losing sight of hope."
Listeners can choose the amount they want to pay for the song, and Costner revealed that "all proceeds are going directly to @hopeforceinternational, who are on the ground actively helping in the areas devastated by these hurricanes."
"My bandmates @teddymorganmusic and @parkchisolm wrote this song with the incredibly talented @kathigginsmusic. Her background vocals, along with the beautiful Hammond organ played by @sansonica_music, added just the magic we needed to make this song feel like the prayer that it is," he explained.
"I hope it means something to you guys, and that you'll consider purchasing it to benefit the victims of these terrible storms," Costner concluded.
The Field of Dreams actor is the latest artist to help those impacted by the latest natural disasters.
On Monday, Oct. 7, Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority announced Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor will headline Concert for Carolina, a charity show to support victims of Hurricane Helene. The event, which will take place on Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., will be hosted by ESPN's Marty Smith and Barstool Sports' Caleb Pressley, More performers will be announced soon.
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Meanwhile, Church, 47, shared his first new song in three years with "Darkest Hour" on Friday, Oct. 4 and announced in a press release that he would be signing over all publishing royalties from the song to the people of North Carolina.
The week prior, Dolly Parton also pledged a $1 million donation to help Hurricane Helene victims after her home state of Tennessee was one of the six states affected.
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