Reese Witherspoon, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus and More Stars React to Deadly Nashville Tornado Disaster

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Reese Witherspoon, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus and More Stars React to Deadly Nashville Tornado Disaster

Ready to help. Reese Witherspoon, Dolly Parton and more stars reacted to the Nashville tornado disaster that struck the city and surrounding Tennessee area on Tuesday, March 3. “Praying for everyone in Nashville and Middle Tennessee dealing with the aftermath of last night’s tornado,” Witherspoon, 43, wrote via Twitter following news of the tragedy that struck in the early hours of Tuesday. “I’m just heartbroken and saying special prayers for the families who lost loved ones. Please stay safe.” A powerful storm moved through middle Tennessee on Tuesday, hitting parts of Nashville around 1 a.m., according to The Tennessean. By mid-afternoon, it was reported that at least 22 died in four counties, with more than 65 injured in Putnam County. Country singer Parton, 74, took to social media to share her love and prayers to those who have been affected by the natural disaster. “Well, I’m here on the job today, cause as they say, the show must go on, but we had a lot of damage out in our area,” the Steel Magnolias star and Tennessee native said in a video message to her fans on Tuesday. “I know a lot of Nashville was just devastated with the storms. I just wanted all of you to know, that we are all with you and hope that your family is OK and your property is going to be able to get mended pretty soon. Get your lives back on.” [jwplayer DjTsSlji-l3ahXupL] She added: “Just wanted you to know you’re being thought of and we love you. Sorry that it all happened to all of us, but hopefully we’re all OK. To those of you who really lost family members, sorry about that and our prayers are with you. Just wanted to shout out and say we’re with you.” Fellow country music superstar Carrie Underwood was in New York City promoting her new book, Find Your Path, during the storm, but she was sure to reach out to her community upon hearing what happened … after checking on her family. “[My husband] said he had to go upstairs at, like, 2 a.m. and grab the boys and take them down,” Underwood, 36, who lives in Nashville with her husband and two sons, said during a Today show appearance that same day. “We have, like, a little safe room in our house. I bet everybody was crying.” Musicians including Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley and Miley Cyrus were among many celebrities who have a love for the southern city and took to social media to help and send well wishes. Scroll down to see what stars have reached out following the Nashville disaster. [podcast_block]

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Miley Cyrus

“Thinking about my home and family in Nashville and how fortunate I am that my place and loved ones have remained safe in these deadly tornados,” the Tennessee native wrote via social media. “My heart is broken for my home state. So much loss and damage. We are #NashvilleStrong and will rebuild together!”

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Katie Stevens

“Paul, Winnie, and I are okay, and our house was not in the path of the storm. And thankfully all my friends are safe and accounted for. But others were not so lucky,” The Bold Type actress wrote via Instagram as she shared a photo of the ‘We Believe in Nashville’ mural after the storm. “Many places where we’ve all created beautiful memories are gone. My heart aches for those who suffered losses through this devastation. I do feel like this mural at Basement East stayed standing for a reason. I believe in Nashville and I know the community will band together to support those in need and help rebuild. Sending my heart to all of you. Thank you for the outpouring of love and concern for those affected. If you’d like to help in some way go to HON.org ♥️.”

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Charles Esten

“My family and I are safe and sound, but this morning reveals terrible damage to this beautiful city. Lives lost. Homes, schools, & businesses destroyed,” the Nashville alum wrote via Twitter. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those most deeply affected, and soon our hands will. Nashville will rise and lift the broken.”

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Taylor Swift

“My heart is with everyone in Tennessee who has been affected by the tornados,” the “Lover” singer, who moved to Tennessee as a teenager, wrote via Twitter. “Sending you my love and prayers.” Two days later, CNN confirmed that the "Delicate" singer had donated $1 million to help fund disaster relief efforts in Middle Tennessee.

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Carrie Underwood

“Sending my love to Nashville! I am praying for all of those affected by the terrible storm,” the American Idol winner wrote via Twitter.

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Kacey Musgraves

“Me and my fam are safe but many friends aren’t so lucky. We did live right in one of the worst hit spots a matter of months ago. It’s so crazy,” the artist shared via Twitter. “I’m so nervous to find out who the fatalities are. Nashville is so tight knit. Broken heart I’m gonna help in any way I can.”

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Wells Adams

“This. My heart is breaking for my old home of Nashville. Please help if you can,” the Bachelor in Paradise alum shared via Twitter alongside photos of the destruction.

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Kelsea Ballerini

“Oh nashville. very sad morning. how do we start to help? point me in the right direction and let’s start helping and healing,” the “Yeah Boy” singer tweeted.

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Reba McEntire

“My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the Nashville area affected by the tornado last night,” the Oklahoma native wrote via Instagram. “Even if the tornado didn’t hit our personal space, we are all affected because we are Nashvillians. My heart hurts for Nashville this morning. #sendingprayers”

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Keith Urban

“Sending love and prayers to all affected by the Tornadoes last night throughout Tennessee,” the Australian singer, who shares a home in Nashville with wife Nicole Kidman and their two daughters, wrote via social media.

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Reese Witherspoon

“Praying for everyone in Nashville and Middle Tennessee dealing with the aftermath of last night’s tornado. 🙏🏻I’m just heartbroken and saying special prayers for the families who lost loved ones. Please stay safe,” the actress, who grew up in Nashville, wrote via Twitter following the storm, which tore through the area where her Draper James store is located.

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Blake Shelton

“Thinking about you #Nashville. Stay strong!!!” the musician, who owns a bar on Nashville’s famous Broadway St., tweeted.

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Maren Morris

“The tornado must have missed our block by an inch because we are alright but I am so depleted looking at the damage that has happened to our beautiful city,” the “Girl” singer tweeted alongside photos of the aftermath. “There are so many people in the streets helping already, though. Thinking of those who lost their loved ones + homes.”

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Kaitlyn Bristowe

“My god. I used to 2 blocks from here. Beautiful neighborhood and amazing people. This is awful,” the former Bachelorette star wrote via Twitter after seeing the storm’s damage in her former home.

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Brad Paisley

“For those I’m hearing from today wondering how to help quickly, The Music City Inc foundation was started after the floods to get relief to people locally. It can immediately help those most severely impacted by things like these Nashville tornadoes,” the musician wrote via Instagram. “Nashville is resilient. I have so much faith in this community and it’s ability to be there for those in need.”

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Dolly Parton

“Praying for all those affected by the devastating storms in Tennessee and my heart is especially with the families who lost loved ones,” the Tennessee native, who also has a theme park — Dollywood — in the state, wrote via Twitter alongside a video message to her followers. “We are all with you.”