Oklahoma’s Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado
Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.
"This storm has devastated the community that I grew up in," Keith wrote following the storm. "I rode my bike through those neighborhoods. I have family and friends in Moore. My heart and prayers go to those that have lost so much." Monday night he called Anderson Cooper on CNN and shared that his sister's house was hit by a twister that has left at least 24 dead. It passed less than a mile from where his mother lives.
"#PrayForOklahoma," Trisha Yearwood wrote on Facebook. The singer and Brooks live in Oklahoma, as do his daughters. "Pray for everyone devastated by these storms, but especially for those families in Moore, OK right now...God, wrap your arms around this community."
Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen...it doesn't change how devastating it is when something does happen. #pray
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 21, 2013
I'm thinking about and praying for my beautiful home state and the people in it tonight.
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 21, 2013
Pray. That's all we an do. Pray for peace for Oklahoma.
— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) May 20, 2013
My thoughts & prayers are with my home state of Oklahoma.May God's love & grace be with all affected by these horrible storms.
— Joe Don Rooney(@JoeDonRooney) May 21, 2013
All my prayers go out to the folks in Oklahoma dealing with these tornados.Stay safe everyone!!!!
— Reba McEntire (@reba) May 20, 2013
The American Red Cross is currently collecting money to aid the victims of the tornado. Donors can make a $10 donation by texting REDCROSS to 90999, or call 1-800-REDCROSS. For more information on how to help, visit this link.