Amidst the tragic fate both the Carolinas have experienced due to Hurricane Helene’s path, there has been one silver lining. That silver lining is the vast amount of support each state has received from the world of country music. Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Sturgill Simpson, and Miranda Lambert are just a few names who are supporting the cause by putting on benefit concerts. That said, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Bailey Zimmerman are set to be added to that list. The three musicians recently announced their participation in the Concert For Carolina benefit show.
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Crow, Urban, and Zimmerman add to the already decorated list of artists set to perform. The current musicians playing are Billy Strings, James Taylor, and concert figureheads, Luke Combs and Eric Church. Furthermore, the event will be hosted by ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley. Who is in fact a native of Asheville, North Carolina himself. Surely the presence of three more major musicians will lead to more donations and consequently, more aid to the people of the Carolinas.
Concert For Carolina
Shortly after the category four hurricane ripped through the Carolinas, organizers scrambled to do something to help aid the losses Carolina residents have suffered. Consequently, Concert of Carolina was announced and is set for October 26 at Charlotte, North Carolina’s Bank of America Stadium.
All proceeds and sponsorships will be divided up between Eric Church’s Chief Cares Foundation and Luke Combs. Subsequently, the earnings will be given to organizations aiding Hurricane Helene relief. Some of those organizations include Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Eblen Charities, and Samaritan’s Purse.
In addition to the charities, companies sponsoring the event are Jack Daniels, Lowes, Miller Lite, T-Mobile, and numerous others. Presented by Explore Asheville and powered by Buncombe Country Tourism, the show will not only help the natural disaster relief but also be a celebration of the Carolinas’ willpower and solidarity.
Tickets and Donations
Tickets will go on sale on October 10 at 10 a.m. ET and can be bought HERE. If one is unable to attend but still wishes to help with the cause, they can donate to The North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster which is also listed on Concert For Carolina’s website.
The inclusion of Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Bailey Zimmerman will hopefully attract more artists to join in the coming days.
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