The two country stars combined forces and called everyone they knew who might be available to join them.
The Avett family is deeply rooted in Western North Carolina.
It has been our home and our sanctuary, Scott Avett tellsRolling Stone.
Luke Combs and Eric Church helped raise more than $24 million for disaster relief in North Carolina during the Concert for Carolina in Charlotte.John Shearer/Getty Images for Concert For Carolina
We hope we can add to the healing that is needed in this precious and sacred place.
In the hours leading up the marathon concert, thunderstorms overtook the Queen City.
Were saddened by the destruction, Avett says.
But we are inspired by the courage that the people who live there have shown.
Ill stand before the lord of song, Churchs voice echoed throughout the venue.
With nothing on my tongue but hallelujah.
I hope its a lot more homes, Church said.
I hope its about businesses and building the community back.
Its just me and you tonight, Church said.
And Im going to take you back.
During one of the changeover sets,Chase Ricehopped behind the microphone with his guitar.
Ive never seen anything like that, Rice said.
And I never thought Id see something like that.
I pray to God a lot of that money goes to Craigtown, Rice said.
Oh Carolina, you keep calling me home, they sang, calling me home.
