Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert Announced
Some of music's biggest names will come together for a Hurricane Helene benefit concert in Charlotte later this month. The Concert for Carolina will see Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor and Billy Strings take the stage to raise funds for the region. It will take place October 26th at the Bank of America Stadium. More performers are expected to be added later with tickets going on sale Thursday.
Via ABC News:
North Carolina natives Eric Church and Luke Combs are opening up about their "Concert For Carolina" benefit concert aimed at helping communities recover in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
The benefit show, which is planned for Oct. 26 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, will feature performances from Church, Combs, James Taylor, Billy Strings and more. All proceeds will go to Hurricane Helene rescue efforts in the Carolinas, according to a release. The show is presented by two organizations, Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
As for why this cause is so important to him, Church told "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that "it's very simply: who I am, North Carolina made."