Details of 7th Annual Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam Announced

On Sunday, May 31 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, TX, an all-star lineup of musicians, professional athletes and celebrities, led by brothers Willy and Cody Braun of Reckless Kelly, will test their skills on the ballfield with nine innings of "fun-filled, athleticism-optional" softball at this year's Celebrity Softball Jam.

After the game, fans will be invited on to the outfield for a family-friendly concert featuring more than 20 acts performing on 2 stages. Artists confirmed so far for this year's concert include Kyle Park, Cody Canada & The Departed, Charlie Robison, Shinyribs, Kelly Mickwee, Midnight River Choir, George Devore, and The Peterson Brothers, with major headlining artists TBA closer to the date.

Proceeds from the event will go towards Reckless Kelly's ongoing efforts to support youth sports programs in Central Texas, including field renovations and other partnerships with MLB's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program (RBI), The Miracle League and several other baseball and softball leagues around Austin.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, 2/20 and will be available at a discounted price of $10 (regular price $20) for ten days only. Purchase tickets at http://www.rkcsj.org/.

Now in its seventh year, the Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam was created as a way for the band to bring together their friends from the worlds of music and sports to benefit Austin's youth. Since it began, the event has raised over $300,000 for youth sports programs, including a $150,000 renovation of Mabson Field in East Austin. 

Participants confirmed so far for this year's game include:

Athletes: Brooks Kieschnick, Norm Charlton, Glenn Wilson Sr., Glenn Wilson Jr., Randy Wells (former MLB players), Cat Osterman (UT softball)

Media Personalities: Chris Mosser (KVET), Erin Hogan (The Horn), Andy Langer (KGSR), Eric Raines (KOKE-FM), B-Doe and Kirsten Winquist (KLBJ), Kevin Connor (Sun Radio), Charlie Hodge

The event has become a beloved annual tradition for both fans and celebrity participants alike.

"To have a charity event that supports our youth, while mixing in some great music and softball, makes me proud and honored to be invited back year in and year out." - Greg Swindell 

"The Softball Jam is the highlight of the year, bar none." - Eric Raines

"Boy howdy, it's a humdinger! It's always fun watching out of shape musicians and has-been athletes huffing and puffing their way around the diamond, tearing muscles, jamming pickin' fingers and generally looking like little league rejects." - Ray Benson 

"Anytime the Reckless boys come calling I'll answer. It's a great cause and great day of music." - Cody Canada

"If you ever thought that celebrities were special, then this will make you feel soooooo much better about yourself, at the same time helping a good cause." - Dale Watson

The Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam, created and produced by Reckless Kelly in conjunction with Ryan-Sanders Entertainment, is a registered 501C-3 through the Reckless Kelly Charitable Youth Foundation. Ryan-Sanders Entertainment is a division of Ryan-Sanders Baseball, owner/operator of the Round Rock Express (Texas Rangers Triple-A affiliate) and Ryan-Sanders Sports Services. They also operate Dell Diamond.

For more info, visit: www.RKCSJ.org