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Country stars work to help those affected by Hurricane Helene | Music City Minute

Oct 2, 2024, 3:19 PM

Some of the biggest stars in country music are coming together to help folks devastated by Hurricane Helene is eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Chris Janson and his family, with a little help from Bass Pro, loaded pallets of non-perishables and water that they hand-delivering to survivors and first responders. Morgan Wallen stepped up with a donation of half-a-million dollars to the American Red Cross. Also, Luke Combs and Chase Rice are organizing an event to “Help the Carolinas” as much they can. Details about that event are forthcoming. If you are wondering how you can help with relief efforts, visit redcross.org and click the “Donate Now” button to make a monetary donation.
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