A benefit raising funds for hurricane relief efforts Helene And Milton will air Saturday night on CBS and CMT, two divisions of Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News. The hour-long “United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief” will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and it will also stream on Paramount+ with Showtime, Paramount Global and United Way announced Wednesday.
The benefit event will feature performances by Clay Aiken, Tyler HubbardChris Janson, Jonathan McReynolds, Carly Pearce And Brittney Spencer.
The Backstreet Boys, Billy Bob ThorntonBilly Burke, Blake Shelton, Cedric the artistCody Alan, Jackson Dean, JB SMOOVE, Kelsea BalleriniMax Thieriot, “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson, “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert, Taye Diggs and the Zac Brown Band will also make appearances during the show.
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The goal is to raise funds for relief and recovery efforts following the back-to-back storms that hit wreaks havoc in the southeast in September and October and killed dozens of people.
While Milton raked through Peninsula of Florida in early October, Helene moved deep inland after making landfall in late September, causing catastrophic flooding in North Carolina.
“Paramount Global and its brands are proud to partner with United Way Worldwide on the United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief program to reach audiences across the United States to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.” , Melissa C. Potter, executive director of Content. for Change at Paramount Global and a board member of United Way Worldwide, said in a statement.
“I have seen first-hand how United Way mobilizes local leaders, cross-sector partners and the community to help people in times of crisis, and the resources raised through this fundraising event will help those in need get back on their feet. recover and rebuild,” Potter said.
The performance was recorded Monday and Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee.
