Nicole Kidman joined her husband, Keith Urban, on stage at the Concert for Carolina benefit show to celebrate his 57th birthday. Church and Luke Combs organized the event to raise funds for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Over 83,000 concertgoers attended, raising more than $24 million. Kidman praised Urban for participating and sang “Happy Birthday” to him on stage before a duet with Church performing “Raise ‘Em Up.”
During the event, Church praised Urban as someone he can always count on. Other headliners at the benefit concert included James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, and the Avett Brothers. The proceeds from the concert were split between Combs and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation. Combs planned to send his portion to various charities assisting in the hurricane relief efforts. Urban thanked the audience and expressed his love for Carolina at the end of his set.
Kidman took to her Instagram to express her gratitude for being able to contribute to the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. She also opened up about the recent loss of her mother, Janelle, who passed away at the age of 84. Kidman mentioned how hard the situation has been and was bittersweet to celebrate her success without her mom. She expressed that everything was great with work, but she wished her mother was there with her.
Overall, the Concert for Carolina was a successful event that raised significant funds for hurricane relief efforts. Kidman’s tribute to her husband and participation in the event added a personal touch to the evening. Despite facing personal challenges like the loss of her mother, Kidman remained strong and continued to support causes close to her heart. The concert’s lineup, including performances by Urban, Church, and other well-known artists, provided entertainment and inspiration to the large crowd in attendance. The event showcased the power of music in bringing people together for a meaningful cause.
