A major benefit concert to aid North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene has been organized. Luke Combs and Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor will headline the “Concert for Carolina” on October 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. All proceeds from the event will go to relief efforts led by Combs and Church. They’re both North Carolina natives. They will distribute the funds to organizations assisting storm-affected communities.

Luke Combs and Eric Church

Combs plans to direct the money raised to groups like Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. Meanwhile, Church will distribute his portion through his Chief Cares charity, focusing on those directly impacted by the hurricane. The funds aim to support various areas hit hard by the storm.

Concert Venue and Additional Artists

The group of artists reached out to Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper to host the event. With the Panthers scheduled to play in Denver that weekend, the venue was available. Additional artists are expected to be announced. ESPN’s Marty Smith along with Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley will host the show.

Combs and Church Rally Support

Both Combs and Church have actively promoted the event and raised awareness about the flooding in Western North Carolina, particularly around Asheville. Combs, who is originally from Asheville, hinted at the concert in a social media post, expressing his heartbreak for those affected and promising a special event to aid in the relief. On Friday, Church released a new song, “Darkest Hour (Helene Edit),” pledging all royalties to help North Carolina.

Ticket Information and Tepper’s Support

Tickets for the “Concert for Carolina” will be available starting Thursday, October 10, at 10 a.m. ET. More details and donation options are available on the event’s official website. David Tepper and his wife Nicole shared their support. They said “When Luke proposed the idea of a benefit concert, we knew we had to open Bank of America Stadium for this special event. The resilience of our Carolina community is inspiring. we’re grateful to stand with Luke, Eric, and all our fellow Carolinians on the path to recovery.”