This footage documents a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser and benefit concert held at the Riverbend Baptist Church in Austin on April 2, 1989. More than 3,000 people attended, including former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Country music legend Willie Nelson hosts. This footage captures musical performances by The Lively Sisters, Johnny Gimble, Bobbie Nelson, and the Riverbend Baptist choir. To conclude the program, Willie Nelson welcomes the Carters onto the stage to sing “Amazing Grace” and “Georgia on My Mind.” Organized to celebrate the church’s 10th anniversary, the event reportedly raised $40,000. https://texasarchive.org/2015_02125
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