As downtown Nashville awoke to an explosion on Christmas morning, the country music community checked in on social media and shared messages of hope and prayers. They also expressed gratitude for the first responders serving their city.
The Friday morning (Dec. 25) bombing, which involved a recreational vehicle parked on Second Avenue, damaged dozens of businesses and injured three people. As of Saturday evening, a motive remained unknown, according to the Associated Press.
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Carrie Underwood sent out “a huge thank you to all the brave first responders in Nashville” on Christmas morning.
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On Saturday (Dec. 26), Tim McGraw wrote a heartfelt message to the city, which was also hit in early March by a deadly tornado that killed more than 25 people and caused extensive damage to many music businesses. “Trying to find the words….but this is a tough one,” McGraw tweeted. “Yesterday, on Christmas Morning, the world watched as Nashville was hit by another tragedy. It’s been a year….but we will rise again.”
“Grateful for the first responders who spent Christmas morning on one of our toughest years ensuring that no lives were lost. We are bruised, but not broken. Praying for my city and hopeful that we will find the strength to rise once again with the dawning of a New Year,” McGraw continued.
“Tough year for Nashville,” Brad Paisley said Friday night. “Be safe everyone.”
Early Friday morning, Cassadee Pope posted an update from Nashville, writing, “Our house shook here in Nashville. Following the info on socials and the news but just praying nobody was hurt.”
“We’re so glad to hear that all of our Nashville crew and friends are safe today,” Eli Young Band wrote after the explosion. “All of the love to Music City today.”
See their messages, and many more, below.
Merry Christmas everyone! And a huge thank you to all the brave first responders in Nashville this morning. 🙏🏻❤️
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) December 25, 2020
Grateful for the first responders who spent Christmas morning on one of our toughest years ensuring that no lives were lost. We are bruised, but not broken. Praying for my city and hopeful that we will find the strength to rise once again with the dawning of a New Year.
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) December 26, 2020
Tough year for Nashville.
Be safe everyone.#merrychristmas
Duet with @kevinnealon https://t.co/qouAbJU5ua— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) December 26, 2020
Merry Christmas! Thinking of our beautiful hometown we love so much. We are beyond grateful to our first responders for your dedication and bravery. Our prayers and love are with all those serving our community. #NashvilleStrong
— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) December 25, 2020
Our house shook here in Nashville. Following the info on socials and the news but just praying nobody was hurt. Seems like it was an explosion of some sort downtown. Fucking 2020 😔
— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) December 25, 2020
We’re so glad to hear that all of our Nashville crew and friends are safe today. All of the love to Music City today. #PrayForNashville
— Eli Young Band (@EliYoungBand) December 25, 2020
My heart is with all of my fellow Nashvillians that have been affected by this… especially on Christmas… pic.twitter.com/gtPazVF4n9
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) December 25, 2020
Saddened by the news I have woken up to happening in Nashville this Christmas morning. Sincere gratitude to the first responders.🙏🏻💔
— Easton Corbin (@eastoncorbin) December 25, 2020
Sending all my love to Nashville this morning. These videos are absolutely terrifying. Such a horrific act, especially on Christmas morning. 💔
— Carly Pearce (@carlypearce) December 25, 2020