The Concert for Carolina, featuring Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor, has raised $24,513,185 for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. The record-breaking event at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium attracted 82,193 attendees and garnered 7.1 million livestream views across 50 US states and 30 countries.

Notable performers included Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman, The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice, Parmalee and Wesko, with special appearances by Nicole Kidman and Randy Travis. ESPN's Marty Smith and Barstool Sports' Caleb Pressley hosted the event.

Fundraising continues through a silent auction featuring:

• Combs' signed guitar and shirt from the show
• Meet and greet with Eric Church
• Signed sports memorabilia (NFL, NBA, NCAA, NASCAR)
• Concert and game tickets
• Artwork and Yeti coolers

All proceeds benefit multiple organizations:

• Samaritan's Purse
• Manna Food Bank
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
• Eblen Charities
• Chief Cares supported organizations

The event was supported by numerous sponsors, including David and Nicole Tepper, Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Explore Asheville, Biltmore Estate, and various corporate partners.

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