Jelly Roll will join Matthew McConaughey as the headline performer for the 2026 Matthew McConaughey charity gala. The event, organized by Mack, Jack & McConaughey—a philanthropic group founded by McConaughey, Texas Longhorns coach Mark Brown, and singer-songwriter Jack Ingram—is set to benefit children’s health, education, and wellness programs.
Details of the Gala and Ticket Availability
The gala is scheduled for April 23 at the Moody Theater’s Austin City Limits Live venue in Austin, Texas. Tickets are set to launch this Friday at 10 a.m. Central Time through AXS.com. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support five nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children.
Jelly Roll Celebrates International Women’s Day with New Video Release
On International Women’s Day, Jelly Roll released the music video for his single Thorns, featuring his wife, Bunnie Xo. Sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram, he wrote,
To my beautiful, intelligent, compassionate, graceful wife, and newly New York Times best selling author, I’ll never be able to thank you enough for making me complete. You truly saved my life.
He further added,
They say behind every good man is a great woman, and I know thats damn true for me y’all.
The romantic song reflects Jelly Roll’s appreciation in lyrics such as,
Every lost has a found/ Look at me, girl, standin’ next to you right now/ Thought I’d always be alone/ But every thorn has its rose.
The Importance of the Gala and Future Anticipation
The Matthew McConaughey charity gala continues to bring together influential artists and leaders to raise vital funds supporting children’s causes across Texas. Featuring Jelly Roll this year adds star power that is expected to increase awareness and contributions. With tickets going on sale soon, community engagement and generosity will be central to the event’s success in 2026 and beyond.
