NASHVILLE, Tenn. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Country stars Eric Church and Luke Combs were co-recipients last week of the Country Radio Seminar 2025 Artist Humanitarian Award for their efforts to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Helene in western north Carolina and Tennessee.
The honor was presented on Friday, Feb. 21, during the annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville.
The Country Radio Broadcasters say that this year’s award recognizes the unparalleled efforts of Church and Combs, who raised over $24 million in under a month, driven by the Concert for Carolina concert Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium. This event drew a record-breaking 82,000 fans and was mobilized by their collective teams in just 28 days.
The concert’s lineup included other North Carolinians James Taylor, The Avett Brothers and Parmalee, plus Billy Strings, Keith Urban and Sheryl Crow and others.
Church, through his nonprofit organization Chief Cares, announced plans to build 100 homes for Helene victims, starting in Avery County. This effort provides critical shelter to families affected by the storm while also committing to helping address longer-term needs like creating jobs, rebuilding schools, and supporting local businesses. In addition, the Caldwell County native signed over all publishing royalties from his latest release, “Darkest Hour,” to the people of North Carolina.
Meanwhile, Combs and his team are working directly with North Carolina-based relief efforts to ensure funds are distributed where they are needed most. Their contributions support Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. Combs was born in Huntersville and grew up in Asheville.
“Eric Church and Luke Combs’ love for their home state has been nothing short of inspiring,” CRB Awards Committee Chair Beverlee Brannigan said in a statement: Their dedication to helping North Carolina recover after Hurricane Helene and their ongoing efforts show just how much they care. This award is a heartfelt recognition of their commitment, hard work, and genuine compassion for the people of North Carolina. Eric and Luke, we’re proud to honor you.”
The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was established in 1990 to recognize country artists whose philanthropic efforts have significantly improved the effectiveness and impact of the causes they support. Past recipients include Kane Brown, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, and more.
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