North Carolina’s Scotty McCreery Shares Heartbreak Over Hurricane Helene’s Impact: ‘It’s Tough To Find The Words’
McCreery and his wife, Gabi, are heartbroken by the devastation and encouraged people to help those impacted by donating to various organizations.
Scotty McCreery with wife Gabi; Photo via Instagram
North Carolina native Scotty McCreery is encouraging his fans to assist those in need following the devastation that Hurricane Helene left in its path.
The chart-topping star took to social media on Thursday to share various organizations that are in need of donations in an effort to provide aid to survivors fo the storm.
In his emotional message, McCreery shared the heartbreak that he and his wife, Gabi, are feeling after witnessing the destruction in nearby communities.
“It’s tough to find the words, but Gabi and I have been so sad to see the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,” he wrote. “This storm has affected so many people, many of them are our personal friends and neighbors. I see a lot of you asking on here how to help those in need in Western North Carolina, East Tennessee Southwestern Virginia, Georgia, and Florida.”
McCreery urged people who are able to help to considering donating to Samaritan’s Purse, Greater Good Music, or Baptists On Misson and commended the agencies for the “amazing work” they are doing to assist the communities in need.
The North Carolina mountains in particular hold a special place in the singer/songwriter’s heart.
“These mountains are where Gabi and I got engaged, and where we got married. These mountains are where I wrote my last album,” he explained.
McCreery and his wife even named their son Avery after Avery County, where they currently reside.
“The views are amazing, but the people there are what make these mountains so special and those people need our help,” he shared in closing.
McCreery’s message comes as search and recovery efforts in the areas impacted by the storm continue.
According to NBC News, at least 202 people have now been confirmed dead as a result of the horrific storm. The publication reports that over 50% of these deaths came from North Carolina and are attributed to flooding and fast-moving water.
Hundreds of people remain missing. Close to 1,000 active-duuty soldiers are joining in the search efforts, along with the North Carolina National guard.
McCreery isn’t the only country artist from North Carolina who has spoken out about the situation in the Tar Heel State. Earlier this week, Eric Church encouraged his fans to donate to the Red Cross.
“These are our family members, friends, and neighbors. The community we live in part of the year still has people stranded and desperate for extraction. The whole area is in dire need of help,” he wrote. “Anyone who knows anything about me knows what North Carolina and specifically this area in the mountains means to me personally as well as creatively.”
Luke Combs, who grew up in Western North Carolina promised that he’s putting together “something really special” to help those in need and admitted that he was “absolutely heartbroken” over the devastation.
Meanwhile, Chase Rice shared that he was in contact with Combs and promised to do anything he could do to help.
Other artists, like Chris Janson, have taken the time to aid in recovery efforts by donating food and supplies to the areas impacted.
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