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Country artists are, by and large, one of the most generous groups of people. When the devastating Texas floods hit, it didn't take long for the country music community to kick itself into high gear. Yesterday we told you George Strait had already organized an all-star benefit concert; now it's been announced that Chris and Morgane Stapleton have ponied up a cool $1-million towards the relief efforts. Over the weekend, their charitable organization "Outlaw State of Kind" revealed it had earmarked a cool mill for relief efforts. "Outlaw State of Kind has donated $1-million to support national and local organizations providing flood relief in Texas," they posted on Facebook. The Stapletons and their organization are constantly on the forefront of charitable donations; earlier this year they also gave $1-million towards relief efforts related to the California wildfires.
Kelly Clarkson said it herself: when Dolly Parton asks you to sing something, you just shut your mouth and do it. Clarkson has begun her "Studio Sessions" residency in Las Vegas, and, as she explained from the stage, she was taking requests. Some requests. She posted a pic of the marquee at Caeser's Palace that advertised both her and Dolly Parton's shows. "think this is a sign I should cover a Dolly song at one of my shows…. but which song?" she wrote alongside the pic. At that point Dolly herself entered the chat. "Hey Kelly," she commented under the post. "I think you should sing 'I Will Always Love You' because I think you do one of the best versions of that song that I have ever heard. Whitney (Houston) and I would both be proud…." Before singing the song, Kelly explained, "Here’s the thing. This is how much I love Dolly Parton because when Dolly Parton asks you to sing something, you just shut your mouth and do it. And I love Whitney Houston as well. She’s one of my biggest influences." See Kelly tell the story (CAREFUL! NSFW LANGUAGE!) and crush "I Will Always Love You" below...