Big names join lineup for ‘Concert for Carolina’ hurricane relief show in Charlotte
As recovery efforts continue after Hurricane Helene, more award-winning country stars will be hitting the stage for the “Concert for Carolina” benefit show to support storm victims across the region.
Less than 24 hours before tickets go on sale for the concert featuring North Carolina natives Luke Combs, Eric Church and James Taylor, along with Billy Strings, LiveNation announced that Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban and Bailey Zimmerman will also be performing at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26.
All proceeds from the event, including sponsorships, will be split between Combs’ and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation to administer to different organizations’ relief efforts in the Carolinas, including Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and Eblen Charities.
“I’m glad we can help, but ... I wish we were never here,” Church, who also released a song dedicated to “the unsung heroes” with all publishing royalties to be donated to hurricane relief efforts, previously told The Charlotte Observer.
“So now it’s a matter of trying to figure out the best way that we can rebuild where we’re both from ... the place that made us who we are as artists.”
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For those unable to attend the concert but still looking to support, a release from LiveNation says donations can also be given to The North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund or to various organizations listed online at concertforcarolina.com.
“Concert for Carolina” isn’t the only relief show being held for storm victims across the southeast. Winston-Salem native Ben Folds is also putting together a benefit concert alongside other North Carolina artists in Wilmington on Oct. 29 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
“I’m honored to share the stage and stand in unity with other North Carolina music artists to help those whose lives and livelihoods have been tragically lost or forever altered by the horrific events triggered by Hurricane Helene,” Folds said in a statement. “Our goal with this benefit concert is to raise awareness and funds to support the massive rebuilding efforts now underway, and that will be ongoing for months and years to come.”
Tickets for the “From Wilmington With Love” show at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater are already on sale online at concerts.livenation.com starting at $40.
Tickets for the “Concert for Carolina” show will go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 10 at www.ticketmaster.com.