North Carolina Natives Luke Combs, Eric Church, and Chase Rice Speak Out on Hurricane Helene’s Impact On Their Home State
The artists turned to social media to express their support for their fellow natives of the Tar Heel State.
Luke Combs, Eric Church, Chase Rice; Photos Provided
North Carolina’s own Luke Combs, Eric Church, and Chase Rice are speaking out in the aftermath of the devastation caused in their home state by Hurricane Helene.
The storm tore through the Tar Heel State late last week, resulting in at least many fatalities, leaving millions without power, and causing severe destruction to homes, interstates, and roads.
Luke Combs Has “Something Really Special” Lined Up
Combs was one of the first artists to speak out, admitting he was “absolutely heartbroken” for those who were impacted by the storm.
“Especially my folks in Western North Carolina,” he added.”
The two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year is quickly devising a plan to assist those in need and has promised to share more details with his fans soon.
“Me and my team have been making some calls and I think we’ve got something really special lined up to help the Carolinas as much as we can. More details to come ASAP,” he shared.
Eric Church Encourages Red Cross Donations
Church, who grew up in Granite Falls, North Carolina, was also “devastated” by the destruction in the state. He took to social media to encourage fans to donate to the Red Cross to help victims of the storm.
“These are our family members, friends, and neighbors. The community we live in part of the year still has people stranded and desperate for extraction. The whole area is in dire need of help,” he wrote. “Anyone who knows anything about me knows what North Carolina and specifically this area in the mountains means to me personally as well as creatively.”
Due to the storm and the aftermath, Church decided to rescheudle his concert on SiriusXM Outsiders Radio concert originally planned for tonight, Monday, September 30, to Tuesday, November 19.
Chase Rice Asks For Prayers
Later, Chase Rice mentioned that he spoke with some friends who were in the area when Hurricane Helene struck, and he is hearing “earth shattering stuff” about the devastation.
Rice revealed that he is in contact with Luke Combs.
“He’s doing everything in his power to put together something to help ASAP. I told him anything he needs from me, I’m in,” he shared.
In closing, Rice wrote, “Carolina you won’t be along through all of this. I love y’all, more details comin’. Stay safe.”
The artists’ social media posts were inundated with comments from fans affected by the storm, with many pleading for help.
According to CNN, 119 people have died across six states due to Hurricane Helene. Many more remain missing and the death toll could likely rise in the coming days.
The publication reports that “hundreds” of roads, specifically in the Carolinas, remain closed. Many people are in need of supplies and food and more than 2 million people are still without power.
Asheville, North Carolina Needs Help ASAP
Asheville, North Carolina’s fire chief stated on CNN Monday that the city has experienced “a tremendous amount of wreckage” and urgently requires food and water.
Chief Mike Cayce expressed his plea for immediate assistance from state and federal governments, saying, “We need it very quickly. We can’t wait any longer. Our residents have been without food and water now for five days.”
The situation is ongoing.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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