Branson Cares for Joplin

The Branson Cares for Joplin benefit concert and telethon originally aired live Sunday, June 26 on KOAM-TV, Fox 14 TV and several other stations across the country.

Dozens of Branson performers participated, providing entertainment and taking pledges as the show was broadcast live from Mansion Theater in Branson.

The telethon benefited Joplin Schools musical and choral departments. It also helped fund the St. John's hospital coworker relief fund and hospital rebuilding fund.

Watch highlights from the Branson Cares for Joplin program

The program opened with a performance by the Joplin All City Singers, a group of children who survived the May 22 tornado.

Watch the performance (6:12)

Branson star Doug Gabriel performed an original song titled "Joplin" that can be purchased at iTunes, with 100% of the proceeds earned going to helping the people of Joplin.

Watch the performance (4:20)

The Joplin High School Drum Line was invited to perform in the program.

Watch the performance (1:35)

The day after the tornado three Branson entertainers came together to create a song of inspiration for Joplin tornado survivors. Jason Robinson of Joplin and Trey Wilson wrote the song, with Michael W. Davis providing the original track. For the Branson Cares program the song was played as images of Joplin were shown to the audience. The song can be purchased here with 100% of the proceeds going to help the people of Joplin.

Watch the video (4:05)