USA TODAY International Edition
MAKING WAVES NASHVILLE ON THEIR MINDS
Country music stars shared prayers and expressed gratitude for first responders in the aftermath of a Christmas morning explosion in downtown Nashville that left three injured and more than 40 businesses damaged. Carrie Underwood tweeted out “a huge thank you to all the brave first responders in Nashville this morning.” Multi- platinum- selling country singer Chris Young shared a photo of the destruction the explosion caused, writing his “heart is with all of my fellow Nashvillians that have been affected by this ... especially on Christmas.” Members of the band Little Big Town tweeted they were “beyond grateful to our first responders for your dedication and bravery” and noted, “Our prayers and love are with all those serving our community.”