Country music stars and pro-Nashville sports teams shared their reactions on Christmas Day after the shocking explosion in the Tennessee capital, which many expect to be a quiet holiday with loved ones.
People who shared their thoughts on social media include singers Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, as well as Carly Pierre, Chris Jensen and the band Old Dominion.
The NFL’s Tennessee Titans, who call Nashville their home, and the NHL’s Nashville Predators also expressed support for the city and its first responders.
Some used hashtags such as #Nashvillestrong and #TennesseeTough.
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“A difficult year for Nashville,” Paisley wrote in an Instagram message. “Be safe to everyone .. # Merry Christmas Duet with CarrieAlone.”
Underwood focused on the holiday in his Twitter message and the first responders.
“Merry Christmas to everyone!” She wrote. “And a big thank you to all the brave first answers in Nashville this morning.”
Pierce was clearly upset by the images of the explosions that surfaced in the news reports.
“All my love is sending Nashville this morning,” he wrote. “These videos are absolutely horrible. Such a horrible act, especially on Christmas morning.”
Little Big Town, who lives in Nashville, praised the first responders, citing their dedication and bravery, tweeting: “Merry Christmas! Think of our beautiful homeland that we love so much. For your dedication and bravery we Thank you to the first responders. Our prayers and love are with all who serve our community. #NashvilleStrong. “
Chris Janson used a three-word tweet to express his thoughts: “Pray for Nashville.”
The Tennessee Titans, who play just east of downtown Nashville at Nissan Stadium, tweeted: “Pray for our city and first responders at the site of this morning’s explosion. Nashville has spent a lot this year. We will bounce back together. Strong and tough.” . # Tennessee Tough “
The NHL’s Nashville Predators also praised the city’s first responders and their other neighbors. The team playing its hockey games at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville tweeted: “Thanks to everyone who responded first and to our downtown friends and neighbors this morning. #NashvilleStrong.”
Also, the Music City Grand Prix tweeted: “Thoughts and prayers for Nashville. We are utterly devastated by the horrific explosion this morning. Thank you to the first responders to this scene this Christmas morning.”
Nashville’s Major League Soccer team, the Nashville SCA, tweeted its support for law enforcement and city dwellers: “Our thoughts are with those affected by the explosion in downtown Nashville this morning and the first city response worked tirelessly to keep our city safe. More, #NGUOY (Never giving up you) No. “
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Actor Russell Crowe is a native of New Zealand, but he tweeted in support of Nashville: “Read about Nashville. Think about all the golden-hearted people in the state of Tennessee this morning.”
