Willie raises money for West, Texas relief efforts

Country Superstar Willie Nelson to the rescue!

According to the Associated Press, Willie has donated tons of money to help out the folks in West, Texas as well as funds for his hometown nearby.

(AP) - Willie Nelson has donated more than $120,000 for relief efforts after a fertilizer plant exploded near West, Texas, last month.

Nelson's representative gave a check for nearly $81,000 to the West Volunteer Fire Department. Most of that money was raised during Nelson's concert last month outside Austin celebrating his 80th birthday.

About $40,000 was donated to nearby Abbot, Nelson's hometown.

Willie will be appearing at the Corn Palace in Mitchell Thursday night, May 16th.