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Willie Nelson's Virtual Farm Aid Raises More Than $500,000 for U.S. Farmers

Willie Nelson's annual Farm Aid concert had to move to social media this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but Billboard reports that the country icon still managed to raise over $500,000 for America's farmers.

 

The free livestream, held this past weekend, reportedly brought in donations from all 50 states and 15 countries--money that Farm Aid will use to offer emergency grants to family farmers and ranchers in need.

 

Legal, financial and mental-health resources are also funded by the event and can be accessed via the 1-800-FARM-AID hotline.

 

The online event featured performers like Neil Young, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp.