Photos: Concert for Carolina attracts fans to uptown Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium
By CharlotteFive staff
Almost a month after Hurricane Helene created a path of devastation across Western North Carolina, celebrities and fans came together for a moment of good in Charlotte: The Concert for Carolina benefit show was held Saturday, Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium.
North Carolina natives Luke Combs and Eric Church were headliners for the star-studded show, which also featured full lineup of artists, including James Taylor, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman, The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice and Parmalee.
Inclement weather delayed the start of the concert when the stadium was evacuated for about an hour. But the rain didn’t keep fans from having a good time. Whether you watched virtually or from your seat at the stadium, check out these images of fans and singers.
Crowds of people walk around Bank of America Stadium as they wait for Concert for Carolina tonight in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. All proceeds from the concert will go to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the Carolina region. DIAMOND VENCES dvences@charlotteobserver.com
Fans return to their seats at Concert for Carolina after Bank of America Stadium was evacuated briefly due to inclement weather on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Théoden Janes
Bank of America Stadium was evacuated ahead of Concert for Carolina due to inclement weather on Saturday, Oct. 26. At 6:22 p.m., fans were let back in to their seats. Théoden Janes
Attendees for Concert for Carolina wait in the concourse of Bank of America Stadium as inclement weather was cause for an evacuation until conditions clear in Charlotte, NC on October 26, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh The Charlotte Observer
North Carolina native Eric Church sings at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26 during Concert for Carolina to benefit Western North Carolina victims of Hurricane Helene. Théoden Janes CharlotteFive
Eric Church performs during Concert for Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Eric Church, left, sings Happy Birthday to Keith Urban during Concert for Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
James Taylor performs during Concert for Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Randy Travis makes an appearance during Concert for Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Keith Urban, right, invites his wife, Nicole Kidman on stage during Concert for Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Keith Urban performs during Concert for Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Sheryl Crow performs during Concert for Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
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