{"id":1320290,"date":"2020-06-01T10:55:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T16:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/?p=1821651"},"modified":"2020-06-01T10:55:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T16:55:40","slug":"how-country-artists-are-going-beyond-just-thoughts-and-prayers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/music-news\/how-country-artists-are-going-beyond-just-thoughts-and-prayers\/","title":{"rendered":"How Country Artists Are Going Beyond Just Thoughts and Prayers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by Alison Bonaguro<\/a><\/span> 19m ago<\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

Sometimes in the very worst of times, we see the best in others. And after a weekend of violent protesting all over our already broken country, country artists have started pouring their hearts out on social media. Not just with emojis and hashtags, but with lengthy posts about their genuine emotions about everything that\u2019s happening. While no one seems to have all the answers, it\u2019s comforting to know that no matter who you are \u2014 regardless of your race, religion, politics or profession \u2014 we are all searching for the right thing to do. As Kelsea Ballerini wrote, \u201cSaying nothing does nothing.\u201d And Brandi Carlile echoed that sentiment with, \u201cSilence is violence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kane Brown<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We will never see peace in this world until we ALL see each other as PEOPLE. We will never understand each other when you have people on 2 different sides. We have to become 1 to be at peace \u262e\ufe0f \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kane Brown (@kanebrown) June 1, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dan + Shay<\/strong><\/p>\n

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an update from our hearts\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/zF19b8lb7s<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) May 30, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Tim McGraw<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It’s just time that we understand that
Your child feels and loves
My children feel and love
All children feel and love
Hate is observed and taught.#StandTogether<\/a> #Unity<\/a> #StayHumbleandKind<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 thetimmcgraw (@TheTimMcGraw) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I’m just a man who loves his family.
And wants this world, this country, this life to be experienced to the best of any child’s imagination and ability.
Without regard to color, creed, religion or sexual orientation.<\/p>\n

\u2014 thetimmcgraw (@TheTimMcGraw) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I’m just a man who loves his family.
And wants this world, this country, this life to be experienced to the best of any child’s imagination and ability.
Without regard to color, creed, religion or sexual orientation.<\/p>\n

\u2014 thetimmcgraw (@TheTimMcGraw) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Jimmie Allen<\/strong><\/p>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/ywt5GHridi<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jimmie Allen (@JimmieAllen) May 30, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kelsea Ballerini<\/strong><\/p>\n

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https:\/\/t.co\/ylWEPEK3K9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rpgNF4vS65<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) May 30, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mickey Guyton<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You cannot make this up y\u2019all. People are trying to divide us. Don\u2019t let that happen at all cost. https:\/\/t.co\/Vguk3HL1pQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) June 1, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Brandi Carlile<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s not ignore the elephant in the room. Silence is violence.#blacklivesmatter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UZeejR1IlE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brandi Carlile (@brandicarlile) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Chris Young<\/strong><\/p>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/EiRxIq3vp2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Margo Price<\/strong><\/p>\n

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find the white man who did this to our beautiful city- he was not part of the peaceful #BlackLivesMatter<\/a> protest.<\/p>\n

stay strong, I love you Nashville pic.twitter.com\/05KhfoBzbP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Old Dominion<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Some thoughts this morning. Focus your hearts pic.twitter.com\/pufOxYHKyo<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Old Dominion (@OldDominion) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lady Antebellum<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As parents, it breaks our hearts knowing our children are living in a world where this level of hate exists, but we will raise them to lead with love, respect, compassion and a serving heart. We pray for peace and the wisdom to do just that. https:\/\/t.co\/HHi5GftawU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

John Rich<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The worst part about the criminals who were looting\/burning\/defacing Nashville last night, is that it TOTALLY shifts focus to THEM instead of the murder of #GeorgeFloyd<\/a> It dishonors the memory of Mr Floyd and only serves to make the divide in our country that much deeper.<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Rich (@johnrich) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ryan Hurd<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m with Keedron and Killer Mike. I\u2019m just 1 man born with almost every advantage, my son will have even more, but i spend every morning praying over him that his world will be one far more equitable than this one. Love to all, one God, one love, one family.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ryan Hurd (@RyanHurd) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Carly Pearce<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Walk in love.<\/p>\n

Ephesians 5:2<\/p>\n

\u2014 Carly Pearce (@carlypearce) June 1, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Maren Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dear Hate\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/6sYEoXMnGK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) May 31, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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