Taylor Sheridan & Ryan Bingham Co-Host Benefit for Those Affected by Texas Wildfires
All photos of devastation from the Smokehouse Creek Fire credit: Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (April 16, 2024) – Four Sixes Ranch President Taylor Sheridan and his Four Sixes Ranch, along with Oscar and Grammy-winning artist and Yellowstone actor Ryan Bingham, will host a benefit in partnership with the acclaimed Hotel Drover in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards on May 6, 2024. Proceeds from the event will support those affected by two recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle.
“The Panhandle fires have devastated family, friends and fellow ranchers. It is incumbent upon all of us to help in any way possible, as we know they would do the same for us,” said Sheridan.
The largest wildfire in Texas history, the Smokehouse Creek Fire started on Feb. 26 and eventually burned more than 1 million acres in the northeastern Texas panhandle. It then spilled into the nearby Windy Deuce fire, which burned nearly 150,000 additional acres. According to officials, the SmokeHouse Creek Fire was responsible for at least two deaths, destroyed more than 500 structures and killed countless livestock. It also decimated grasslands critical to the state’s cattle ranchers.
“Our hearts are heavy for those impacted by the devastating wildfires that swept through the Texas Panhandle earlier this year,” said Craig Cavileer, managing partner, Stockyards Heritage Development Co. “As fellow Texans, we are bound by our strength and the act of coming together in difficult times to support our neighbors who reside in this area of the state’s vital ranching and agricultural communities.”
Proceeds will support the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Disaster Relief Fund, which will be sent directly to impacted ranchers to help them rebuild.
“TSCRA and the Four Sixes Ranch have a rich history dating back nearly 150 years working alongside one another to advance and protect the stewards of land and livestock in the Southwest,” said Carl Ray Polk Jr., President of TSCRA. “We are proud to partner with Four Sixes to help ranchers and their families in the Texas Panhandle recover from these devastating wildfires and grateful for Four Sixes’ generous support of TSCRA and the Texas ranching family.”
Anyone interested in making a donation can do so through the website.
About Four Sixes Ranch
Four Sixes Ranch, a legendary and renowned name in the world of horse breeding and ranching, boasts a storied history dating back over 150 years. The Ranch is headquartered in Guthrie, Texas, with the Dixon Creek division located south of Borger, Texas. It has earned a distinguished reputation for raising some of the finest working and performance horses in the world. With a legacy built on excellence, the Ranch has consistently bred and trained horses with a rich history and an unparalleled track record of success.
About Ryan Bingham
Ryan Bingham is a Grammy®, Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and Critic’s Choice® award-winning artist and actor in acclaimed TV series Yellowstone. Known for his raw and emotive music, evocative storytelling, and trademark weather-beaten vocals – Bingham has risen over the years to become one of the most distinctive and authentic voices of his generation. Born in New Mexico and raised across Texas, his songwriting draws on real-life experiences, infusing an unmatched level of authenticity to the stories he tells and the characters he portrays.
About Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 147-year-old trade association and is the largest and oldest livestock organization based in Texas. TSCRA has more than 28,000 individuals and businesses as members that contribute to the production of beef and stewardship of natural resources throughout the Southwest. For more news releases and information, visit tscra.org.
