Due to the outpouring of artists who wanted to share their music and messages of support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, MTV, VH1, and CMT announced an extended list of music, television and film celebrities taking part in the on-going relief campaign that will launch with ReAct Now: Music & Relief.The special featured live and taped musical performances from a wide range of artists celebrating diverse musical genres, all in a unified effort to help those in need. Special songs dedicated from the road by some of the biggest and most legendary names in music complimented live performances emanating from Los Angeles, Nashville and New York. In addition, many more musicians and actors were featured in testimonials, providing personal stories and their reflections on the rich musical and cultural heritage of the affected Gulf region. ReAct Now: Music & Relief, part of an ongoing effort by MTV, VH1, CMT, will seek to raise funds for The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, America’s Second Harvest and will also encourage their respective audiences to donate, volunteer, and find out more about how they can help. As Senior Producer I oversaw the production of the live stream of this special event on Overdrive.

Performers and hosts included: The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Kanye West, Sheryl Crow, Paul McCartney, Kelly Clarkson, Brian Wilson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kid Rock, Melissa Etheridge, The Neville Brothers, Trent Reznor, Motley Crue, Audioslave, Common, John Mayer, Ludacris, Green Day, Usher, Alicia Keys, John Mellencamp, Hank Williams, Jr., Jon Stewart, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Allen Toussaint, Dennis Quaid, Beck and many, many more.