FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MACK, JACK & MCCONAUGHEY RETURNS FOR 9TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Virtual Event Announced for April 23, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas (March 24, 2021) – Austin’s premier charity event, Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M) will return in its ninth year for a virtual experience on April 23, 2021. MJ&M is the joint fundraising effort of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, ACM Award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram, and coaching legend Mack Brown.
The program is the virtual edition of the iconic event that promises an unforgettable evening of impactful stories and a lineup of exceptional performances. Viewers will have the chance to support the cause with access to a silent auction offering exclusive and one-of-a-kind lots.
“We continue to be amazed with the generosity of our friends from across the country who come together to support our mission to empower kids,” said Brown. “Over this past year we have seen how important it is to unite and support each other. Our charity beneficiaries need our continued support, and we are excited to once again bring people together for a good cause! This is what MJ&M is all about and we look forward to another successful year in 2021.”
Since its inception in 2013, MJ&M continues to make a direct impact on the Austin community and across the country. The nonprofit event has resulted in nearly $16M invested into charity beneficiaries, serving organizations dedicated to children’s education, health, and wellness.
Mack, Jack & McConaughey’s commitment to benefit organizations dedicated to empowering younger generations is what drives MJ&M each year. The event will aid charities devoted to children’s wellbeing, including CureDuchenne, Dell Children’s Medical Center, HeartGift, just keep livin Foundation and The Rise School of Austin.
“Now more than ever is the time for us to come together and raise awareness and money for these charities working hard to help children succeed,” said McConaughey. “Camila and I are proud to join our dear friends for this special event each year and know MJ&M 2021 will be a year to remember.”
Ingram added, “This is one of my favorite nights of the year because I’m joined by the most talented and generous musicians I know, doing what we love: playing music for a great cause. You will not want to miss this special night!” The Mack, Jack & McConaughey virtual experience will be held on April 23, 2021 at 7p.m. CST. To access the event, individuals are asked to make a $25 donation. Register here: https://one.bidpal.net/mjm2021/ticketing.
MJ&M 2021 sponsors include: American Airlines, American Campus Communities, Covert Cadillac, H-E-B, Lone River Ranch Water, Neiman Marcus, Nike, and Sewell Automotive Companies. Sponsorship opportunities are still available; please contact Jessica Balladares-Bennett at [email protected].
For more information about Mack, Jack & McConaughey, or to sign up to receive further announcements about the 2021 event, please visit www.mjm2021.com.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Anna Vaughn [email protected] 512-236-1001
ABOUT MACK, JACK & MCCONAUGHEY:
Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M), the joint fundraising effort of legendary football coach Mack Brown, ACM award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram, and Academy Award®-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, is a two-day event filled with music, golf, fashion, and fun. Previous MJ&M gala headliners include Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Dixie Chicks, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Kacey Musgraves, Toby Keith, John Mellencamp, and Sheryl Crow. The gala is followed by a jam- packed day with a golf tournament held simultaneously with a once-in-a-lifetime fashion show that has previously featured Monique Lhuillier, Alice + Olivia, Jason Wu, Veronica Beard, MILLY, Badgley Mischka, and Lela Rose. The day concludes back at ACL Live at the Moody Theater for a singer- songwriter lineup of talent unmatched by any other event. Jimmy Kimmel previously hosted the evening event, and past performers include Kris Kristofferson, Little Big Town, Eric Church, Jamey Johnson, Lyle Lovett, and dozens of the biggest names in music.