Concert for Carolina Raises Historic $24.5M for Relief

The 'Concert for Carolina', held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, successfully raised over $24.5 million for Hurricane Helene relief, with attendance surpassing 82,000, marking the largest crowd in the stadium's history. Country music stars like Eric Church, Luke Combs, and others, including James Taylor and Keith Urban, headlined the event, with proceeds going to multiple charities supporting Western North Carolina. Despite a two-hour weather delay, the concert delivered performances for nearly six hours, concluding with a rousing encore. This event is seen as a significant community effort to aid recovery from one of North Carolina's deadliest storms, which caused an estimated $53 billion in damages. Luke Combs expressed pride in contributing to his home state, while Eric Church announced plans to support rebuilding efforts through his 'A Blueprint for the Blue Ridge' project. The concert's success was bolstered by both in-person attendance and livestream views, with additional donations encouraged through merchandise sales and online channels.