After a terrible hurricane season, country stars are turning out to lend a hand.
Nearly a dozen big names in country music, including Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire, are slated to perform in a benefit concert for people affected by four recent hurricanes. “Country Rising” is scheduled to take place Nov. 12 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Funds raised will go to the Country Rising Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which was formed to provide relief for people affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Jose.
Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Chris Stapleton, George Strait, Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Little Big Town and Martina McBride will also perform, with additional artists expected to be announced over the coming weeks.
“Country Rising” follows the hour-long televised “Hand in Hand” benefit that took place earlier this month. Stars including Oprah, George Clooney, Beyoncé and Tom Hanks helped raise more than $14 million for victims of Harvey and Irma.
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Tickets for the country music benefit go on sale Oct. 6 via Ticketmaster.
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