North Carolina musicians are coming together for a benefit concert supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on October 26. Headlining the event, titled “Concert for Carolina,” are Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor, with more performers to be announced.
Tickets will be available starting October 10 at 10 a.m., and proceeds will aid Hurricane Helene relief, with funds distributed to organizations including Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, and Eric Church’s charity, Chief Cares.
Eric Church, who has dedicated the publishing rights and earnings from his new song, “Darkest Hour,” to support his home state, is a Granite Falls native and an Appalachian State University alum. Luke Combs, originally from Charlotte and raised in Asheville, also attended Appalachian State, where he began his music career. James Taylor, known for the iconic song “Carolina in My Mind,” grew up in Chapel Hill, which honored him by naming a bridge after him.
ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley will host the event, while Tepper Sports & Entertainment, owners of the Carolina Panthers, are donating the use of the stadium.