A country music event at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, has raised millions of dollars for victims of Hurricane Helene. The Concert for Carolina drew a crowd of over 82,000 people and generated $24.5 million to support the state’s residents who are still recovering from the devastating storm.
The event was organized by Luke Combs, a Charlotte-area native, who took to social media on Sunday evening to express his pride and gratitude. “My goodness, what a night! This will undoubtedly go down as the night I am most proud of in my career,” Combs wrote, sharing photos from the concert. “Being able to give back to the place that gave me so much.”
Combs thanked everyone who made the event possible, and Bank of America Stadium echoed his sentiments with a post of its own: “It’s all for Carolina.”
The concert was a much-needed boost to the community, particularly in Asheville, where residents are working to rebuild after the storm. According to an article in The Hill, the situation has had a profound impact on local workers, small-business owners, and families, with many struggling to make ends meet.
The storm, which is being called the most destructive in the state’s history, has caused an estimated $53 billion in damage. The event’s organizers and attendees hope that the funds raised will help alleviate some of the suffering and support the recovery efforts in the affected areas.
Videos from the concert show a packed stadium, with every seat filled and a sea of enthusiastic fans. The event was a testament to the power of community and the importance of coming together to support those in need.
