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Morgan Wallen donates to Hurricane Helene relief and says family is 'safe' amid devastating flooding.

Morgan Wallen gives something back.

The country superstar donated $500,000 to the Red Cross through the Morgan Wallen Foundation. The money will go towards supporting those affected by the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.

“We cannot thank Morgan Wallen enough for his heart and generous donation of $500,000 to provide relief now on the ground in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene, including his beloved East Tennessee,” said Trevor Riggin , national president of the Red Cross Humanitarian Services, shared in a statement.

The “Last Night” singer grew up in Tennessee and graduated from Gibbs High School in Knox County. This isn't the first time the star has given back to the community that raised him, as he previously donated $140,000 to the Gibbs Youth Sports program to renovate Ruritan Park earlier this year.

Wallen donated $500,000 to the Red Cross to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. (Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)

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Although Wallen has since left East Tennessee after finding success as a country star in Nashville, he hasn't forgotten his roots. In an Instagram Story posted Sunday, Wallen shared an update on his family's safety and sent his “prayers” to those who weren't so lucky.

“My family in East Tennessee is safe, but I know many there and in several states are absolutely devastated. All my prayers are with her tonight,” Wallen wrote. “These hills and calls are very important to me in many ways. It will take a tremendous effort and I am in touch with my team and others and working on how I can help.”

Morgan Wallen's Instagram story

Wallen shares that his family is safe. (Morgan Wallen/Instagram)

Wallen founded the Morgan Wallen Foundation in 2021 with the goal of ensuring that children everywhere have access to the things that shaped him as a person, including sports and music. The foundation is also committed to being there for communities in times of crisis.

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The foundation receives funds through donations through its website; However, the bulk of the money comes from Wallen himself, who donates $3 to the foundation from every concert ticket sold.

Morgan Wallen looks pensive as he looks at the stage with a hat tipped backwards

Wallen donates $3 from every concert ticket sold to the Morgan Wallen Foundation. (Getty Images)

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Residents in six states from the Gulf of Florida to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia are experiencing devastating flooding following heavy rains from Hurricane Helene, which have destroyed many homes and killed over 100 people.

“These hills and calls are very important to me in many ways. It will take a tremendous effort and I am in touch with my team and others and working on how I can help.”

– Morgan Wallen

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