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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees: See who made the list
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (WNCN) – The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame unveiled its inductees for the 2025 class on Monday – a list of musical legends that have left an everlasting impact across the state. This latest group of honorees comprises six artists who will be formally enshrined in the Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center on Oct. 16. The induction ceremony is open to the public and will include appearances and live performances by inductees. Tickets are now on sale for $50 and can be bought online. The six-person class and their achievements are as follows: The Huntersville native is an 11-time Country Music Association, four-time Academy of Country Music and six-time Billboard Music Award-winner. Recently inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame, he became the first country artist to have two songs reach one billion streams on Spotify and earned his 19th number one single at country radio with his Grammy-nominated song, 'Ain't No Love in Oklahoma.' Combs joined forces with Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor to headline 'Concert for Carolina,' a special benefit show at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium that raised over $24.5 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. The two-time Emmy winner served as executive producer for many of Country Music's biggest nights, including 'CMA Awards' since 2007, 'CMA Fest' since 2004, 'CMA Country Christmas' since 2010, and 'New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash' since 2021. Raised in Fayetteville and lives part-time in Cashiers, Deaton is described as a passionate North Carolina Tar Heels fan. A highly versatile musician best known as the founder of the Super Grit Cowboy Band and mentor to many musicians, Mattocks has mastered 'every type of string instrument' across 70 years and has produced numerous recording projects. Known as a talented steel pedal player, the Kinston native has played with several significant names in the music industry, such as Johnny Paycheck, Mel Street, Roy Drusky, Highway 58, Jimmy Capps, The Wilburn Brothers, Skeeter Davis, The Country Gentlemen, Carolina Yellowhammers, The Malpass Brothers, and many other Grand Ole Opry acts. A singer-songwriter, poet and painter known for his gritty voice and vivid storytelling, he's released over a dozen albums over the course of his career, blending folk, rockabilly and country into his unique style. Childers, who originally resided in Mount Holly, collaborated with members of The Avett Brothers and performed on MerleFest's main stage. The Charlotte native is regarded as one of the first Black women to ever become a radio disc jockey in the southern U.S. After gaining radio experience beginning at just 14 years old, Leeper established her own radio show only three years later, before producing music and writing liner notes for the likes of Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle. She's also managed several music groups and began her own record label, which led to attaining Cashbox and Billboard #1 records. She was inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame in 1989. A defining figure of the Chapel Hill music scene, Romweber sparked a resurgence of rockabilly and the 'power duo' revival with his band Flat Duo Jets. The underground roots-rocker, known for his electric live performances and rockabilly styling, influenced generations of indie and roots musicians, including The White Stripes and The Black Keys. Jack White has publicly cited him as a major inspiration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Uptown will see huge crowds this weekend from Lovin' Life and Kendrick Lamar concert
Thousands of people will descend upon Uptown for a weekend of massive events, including Lovin' Life Music Fest at First Ward Park, Kendrick Lamar at Bank of America Stadium and Charlotte Knights games. Why it matters: This could be a record-breaking weekend for foot traffic in Uptown, which is still rebounding from the pandemic. Fun fact: Uptown's biggest day in 2024 was Oct. 26 — the day of Concert for Carolina and the Charlotte Hornets home opener — when 266,000 people visited, according to Charlotte Center City Partners. By the numbers: Lovin' Life Music Fest, a three-day event starting Friday, May 2, is anticipating about 20,000 attendees per day based on the pace of ticket sales, said festival director Gregg McConnell. Flashback: Last year's inaugural, sold-out event drew more than 86,000 attendees. At this point last year, organizers were estimating around 25,000 people a day. That led to initial concerns about whether Charlotte was ready to handle such crowds, but the weekend went smoothly. What they're saying: City officials are again confident in Charlotte's ability to safely pull off multiple large-scale events simultaneously. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has restricted vacation days and will be all hands on deck. "Pretty much, if you have a uniform and/or if you're a detective, you're working this coming weekend," CMPD Deputy Chief Jacquelyn Bryley said at a safety briefing Monday. Bryley said CMPD is building on successful security measures from last year's event, such as improving its contact with First Ward neighbors. The city's command center will be fully operational and staffed, with a dispatcher assigned exclusively to the festival. Other info to know: Road closures start Tuesday: 7th and 8th streets, between Brevard and Caldwell, will close on Tuesday night. Other necessary road closures start on Thursday at 9am. Most roads will reopen Tuesday, May 6, before morning rush hour. A list of road closures will be available on the MyCMPD app and social media platforms. Charlotte Area Transit System ramps up service: CATS will run "express bus service" for passengers heading to University City Boulevard, JW Clay and I-485 park and rides after the concert each night. Signs will direct attendees to the buses outside the festival. Transit ambassadors will be available to answer questions along the Blue Line. CATS will operate extra light rail vehicles and adjust the frequency according to demand. CATS is selling a discounted, $12 transit pass for the three days through Thursday. The price will increase to $15 on Friday.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eric Church, Luke Combs honored with Artist Humanitarian Award for raising $24 million for Helene recovery and rebuilding
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. Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Concert for Carolina proceeds split among nonprofits
Concert for Carolina raised more than $24 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts, according to reports from the Charlotte Observer. Eric Church and Luke Combs said the proceeds were split evenly among organizations of their choice. ALSO READ: Concert for Carolina raises $24.5 million for Helene relief Chuch put his portion of the proceeds into his Chief Cares nonprofit, which bought $850,000 worth of land to build dozens of homes in Avery County. Combs split his portion of the proceeds between a few groups, including Manna and Second Harvest Food Banks. Manna told the Observer that it provided 4.5 million meals between October and December. Second Harvest Food Banks also provide thousands of meals immediately after the storm. VIDEO: Concert for Carolina raises $24.5 million for Helene relief
