“American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood has decided to do her part about the loss the United States has suffered due to Hurricane Katerina.

Along with runner-up Bo Bice and the other eight final contestants, all 10 decided to close their summer concert tour making for a good cause.

“It’s a very happy thing that we’re doing to help people,” Underwood said. “When (executive producer) Simon Fuller suggested the idea of putting on a special charity concert to help those in need, I and all the Idols on tour were happy to help.”

The American Red Cross will benefit from this Sunday’s sold-out crowd of 6,000 at the War Memorial at Oncenter. Cost $35- $45 a seat, the event looks to pull in over $210,000.

Underwood also said she would donate the revenues from her merchandise sales at the benefit concert to the Humane Society of the United States to help pets stranded in the hurricane region.

Giving up their time, effort and money makes these a group of ?idols? we can all look up to.






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