“Pray for Nashville. A shooting at school has occurred. Three children dead. praying for these babies & their families. Absolutely devastating,” wrote country singer Carly Pearce
“Pray for Nashville. A shooting at school has occurred. Three children dead. praying for these babies & their families. Absolutely devastating,” wrote country singer Carly Pearce
Several country musicians are speaking out after tragedy struck the genre’s capital of Nashville.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, a 28-year-old shooter who was a former student at The Covenant School opened fire inside the private elementary school on Monday morning, killing three children and three adults.
Sheryl Crow and other country music stars reacted to the news on social media. “No words… The Convent School. Our children deserve better. Praying for all affected. Tragic America,” wrote Crow, 61, on her Instagram Story.
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LeAnn Rimes responded to CNN’s video coverage of the shooting on Twitter: “There are no words, just rage and heartbreak for these children and their families. i can’t even fathom what is this doing to the psyches of every child and parent in this country. absolute terror every time a child goes to a place that should be safe. #Nashville.”
Mickey Guyton tweeted: “I try to stay off here for my mental health but for the love of God! As a mother, I’m pissed the f— off. Shame on every single politician ok with doing nothing as CHILDREN are getting assassinated on an everyday basis in a place that is supposed to be their safe haven.”
