LUKE COMBS, ERIC CHURCH, BILLY STRINGS, AND JAMES TAYLOR COME TOGETHER FOR “CONCERT FOR CAROLINA” PRESENTED BY EXPLORE ASHEVILLE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT CHARLOTTE’S BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM
All Proceeds to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in the Carolina Region

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 7, 2024) – Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor will headline Concert For Carolina, a special benefit show presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, on Saturday, October 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tar Heel State is a profoundly special place for all four artists. It is where Combs, Church, and Taylor grew up and first discovered their musical interests and where Strings has performed many times over his career and holds an extra special place in his heart. The event will feature artists who have yet to be announced.

The group mobilized and initiated outreach to organize an event aimed at raising critical funds for the relief efforts following Hurricane Helene's significant devastation. The Teppers, owners of the Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Stadium, generously offered the stadium to make the benefit concert a reality. Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority have pledged $1 million as the presenting sponsor from their annual marketing budget.

“We’ve been honored and uplifted by the outpouring of care and concern from across the country,” said President and CEO of Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. “Through this tragedy, the heart of hospitality has been a beacon of light. We are proud to contribute one million dollars to this effort knowing millions more will flow back to communities in need thanks to Luke Combs and Eric Church.”

All proceeds from the event, including sponsorships, will be split 50/50 between Combs and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation to administer to organizations of their choosing in support of relief efforts across the Carolinas and the Southeast.

Combs’ portion will be distributed between Samaritan’s Purse, MANNA FoodBank, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, as well as one more organization still to be announced. Church’s Chief Cares is focused on helping established charities and organizations that are well managed, organized, and can expedite aid directly to the families affected by Hurricane Helene.

In a Facebook post announcing the concert today, Luke Combs said, “This concert took so much planning, work, and coordination from so many people. I’m so thankful to everyone who helped make this a possibility on such short notice.”

Tickets go on sale this Thursday, October 10, at 10 AM ET. Full details can be found at www.concertforcarolina.com.

For those unable to attend the concert but still looking to support, donations can be made now to The North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund or to various organizations listed at www.concertforcarolina.com.

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