Musician & House of Songs founder Troy Campbell recalls the story of HAAM founder (and his former band manager) Robin Shivers getting the idea for HAAM when she realized he couldn't afford to see a doctor, among many other plans she dreamed up to assist not just his career, but the entire Austin music community as a whole.

We are thrilled to formally announce HAAM Day 2022’s date on September 13, and this year’s presenting sponsor, PNC Bank. When COVID-19 hit, we were unsure as to when we would be able to return to our original format - one that is so loved and cherished, and deeply missed!

"I couldn’t be more grateful for HAAM. I haven’t been to a doctor in over 20 years. I have always been afraid to see one because I’ve been afraid to see what they will discover. My family has a history of cancer and diseases related to high blood pressure … My doctor told me if I had waited things could have been critical. I made some serious life choices and I feel better than ever! Thanks to HAAM and the staff at Austin Regional Clinic! I’ve spent sleepless nights worrying if my partner will outlive me. Now I embrace everyday as a blessing. I feel a newly rejuvenated feeling to make music, share music, and live life to the fullest. I feel I have a purpose and a community to support my health."

On the evening of June 2, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) raised more than $227,000 during the 13th annual Corporate Battle of the Bands, presented by Cirrus Logic with stage sponsors, PNC Bank and H-E-B. Bands were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in front of a live audience at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Funds raised will go directly towards providing healthcare services for the musicians HAAM serves.

In a push for businesses to show more support for Austin’s music industry, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians said it now has a key investment to help keep its services going as musicians have to wait longer in getting funds from the city….

With the generosity of its donors, partners, and the community, HAAM announces the purchase of a building to serve as permanent home; also kicks off the final portion of capital campaign

For the past 16 years HAAM has helped more than 6,000 musicians access over $100 million dollars in healthcare and served as a lifeline to the performers that make the capital city the “Live Music Capital of the World.” As honored as I am to join HAAM as the new Chief Executive Officer, I am also ecstatic to be a part of this incredible organization.

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) is thrilled to announce our new CEO, Paul E. Scott. When outgoing HAAM CEO Reenie Collins announced she would retire at the end of 2021, a national search was launched to find Reenie’s successor and HAAM’s new top executive.

HAAM musician Charlie Faye was ready to make her post-baby comeback at South by Southwest in March 2020 when the pandemic struck and the music world stopped in its tracks.

Diego “Bull” Avello, lead vocalist for the band “Bull y Los Búfalos,” took a leap of faith in 2011 when he left his small village in Spain and moved to the United States with $4,000 and a guitar.

When longtime Austin songwriter, Ruth Carter, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two years ago, she experienced a wide range of emotions.

“I was in a state of confused shock and panic,” Carter said.

Carter turned to HAAM for help.

If the past year taught us anything it’s that life is unpredictable…..and precious.

Two HAAM musicians understand this truth better than most. Both AJ Vallejo and Doug Day suffered life-threatening heart attacks before their 40th birthday.

Today, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) announced its CEO, Reenie Collins, will be retiring in January 2022 after nearly a decade with the music nonprofit. Her time at HAAM will be remembered as an era of growth, stability, and monumental work for musicians in Central Texas.

A year after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the Austin music community to its core, rapper and singer-songwriter, Kori Roy, aka Mama Duke, joined the HAAM family and enrolled in a health insurance plan. A month later, she got her first free dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Emo’s. And in a few short months, September 14 to be exact, Mama Duke will perform live at her first HAAM Day fundraiser.

HAAM musician Alejandro Rios recalls the exact moment he learned that South by South West was cancelled because of the coronavirus. He was tending bar at Home Slice when his manager pulled him aside and broke the news.

We are thrilled to announce our latest partnership with Sharpe Vision. Through this partnership, Sharpe Vision is generously donating a number of LASIK procedures each year to our Austin musicians, at zero cost to them.

Dear Friends,

We’re so excited to bring to you our first virtual HAAM Day this Tuesday, September 15th! This year marks HAAM’s 15th anniversary of celebrating Austin’s live music and the musicians that make it all possible.

HAAM Day is on and we need your help to help us reach our 15 year anniversary goal of raising over $600,000 in one day!