Harry Connick, Jr.

Harry Connick Jr. (born September 11, 1967) is a singer, pianist, actor, and humanitarian. His music encompasses jazz, some of it very much in the style of the crooners of the 1940s and early '50s, funk and blues. His father, Harry Connick, Sr., was district attorney of New Orleans for 27 years. He married model Jill Goodacre in 1994.

Involvement for Hurricane Katrina Victims

On September 2, 2005, Harry Connick, Jr. helped to organize, and appeared in, the NBC-sponsored live telethon concert for relief in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. As a native son of New Orleans, he spent several days touring the city, attempting to draw attention to the plight of citizens stranded at the New Orleans Convention Center and other places. At the concert he paired with host Matt Lauer (Today Show), and entertainers including Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Mike Myers, and John Goodman.

Related Topics:
Hurricane Katrina - New Orleans Convention Center - Matt Lauer - Today Show - Tim McGraw - Faith Hill - Mike Myers - John Goodman

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