Celebrating a Powerful Partnership: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, iHeartMedia, and Cars for Kids

Dec 28, 2025

Some partnerships are transactional. Others are transformational.

For America Can! Cars for Kids, our ongoing partnership with Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) has been nothing short of transformational—for our organization, for Texans Can Academies, and most importantly, for the students whose lives are changed through education.

This year, we are proud to announce that Trans-Siberian Orchestra has once again stepped up in a big way, generously donating $9,917 from their ticket sales in the DFW area to support our mission.

This is not a one-time gesture; it is part of a longstanding relationship that has grown over the years into a meaningful collaboration centered around giving back and creating opportunity.

The Power of Music and Mission

Every holiday season, Trans-Siberian Orchestra fills arenas with powerful performances that blend rock, classical, and storytelling into an unforgettable experience. But behind the lights, sound, and production is a deep commitment to community.

Through their special charitable ticket program, TSO has been directing a portion of ticket sales to nonprofits across the country—organizations they believe are making a real difference. We are honored that Cars for Kids is one of those chosen beneficiaries.

Their support helps us continue to fund education for students at Texans Can Academies, a public charter school system that serves high school students who are considered at risk of not graduating. Many of these students have faced significant adversity, yet they are working to change their stories—and TSO is helping make that possible.

A Partnership That Has Made a Lasting Impact

Over the years, this partnership has done more than generate financial support. It has:

  • Helped sustain critical programs and services for students in need
  • Raised awareness about the work of Cars for Kids and Texans Can Academies
  • Connected music fans to a cause that directly impacts their own communities

Each dollar from this year’s $9,917 donation helps provide students with access to:

  • Academic support and individualized learning
  • Career and technical education pathways
  • Resources that remove barriers to graduation

What might feel like a small add-on at checkout for a concertgoer becomes something much more significant—a stepping stone for a student on the path to a diploma.

The Essential Role of iHeartMedia

We also want to recognize and thank iHeartMedia, whose partnership has been integral in making this collaboration a success.

Through their reach, talent, and promotional support, iHeartMedia has helped connect TSO’s generosity with the mission of Cars for Kids—ensuring that the community understands both the impact and the opportunity to give back.

Their role in amplifying this effort has helped us reach more donors, more supporters, and more families who may not have otherwise heard about what we do.

More Than a Donation: A Shared Commitment

What makes this partnership so special is that it is grounded in shared values:

  • Belief in second chances
  • Commitment to youth and education
  • Desire to use platforms—whether musical, media, or charitable—for good

Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings people together through music. Cars for Kids brings people together through giving. iHeartMedia connects those stories to the community.

Together, we are able to create opportunities that extend far beyond a single performance date or a single school year.

Looking Ahead

We are deeply grateful for the continued support of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and iHeartMedia, and we look forward to many more years of partnership, impact, and shared success.

To TSO and iHeartMedia: thank you for believing in our mission, in our students, and in the power of giving.

To our supporters: when you support partners like these, you help make collaborations like this possible.

If you would like to learn more about how Cars for Kids supports students at Texans Can Academies, or how you can get involved, visit www.carsforkids.org/social or call

866-835-5437.Together, we are not just changing lives.

We are helping students build futures—one note, one story, and one act of generosity at a time.