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Country Music Stars Throw Fundraiser for Dallas Police Foundation

Stars drew packed house at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth

More than 4,000 people packed Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth on Wednesday to hear some of the biggest names in country music as they raised more than $145,000 for a Dallas police charity.

The artists included stars like Tanya Tucker, The Oak Ridge Boys, Kelly Lang and T.G. Sheppard.

Sheppard hosted the event, which was called "Stars Behind the Stars."

"I can only tell you that all the artists on the show tonight came without any questions asked," Sheppard told NBC 5. "They're dear friends and I'm honored to share the stage with all of them."

All the money raised will go to a Dallas Police Association foundation called "Assist the Officer."

"You know we're living in very turbulent times," Sheppard said. "It's very sad. It hurts me in my heart. I think it affects every one of us in this country because we are a loving nation and we all just have to stick together in times like this."

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