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Matthew Ramsey’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey via Instagram

“Some thoughts from @mtramsey – Just a few short months ago, I watched as beauty arose from tragedy. The nashville community came together to lift up their neighbors that took a direct hit from a powerful unexpected storm. Where there was pain, kindness bloomed. I’m no meteorologist, but I think a tornado is created by cold, dry air and warm, humid air colliding. We are now in the midst of a much more powerful and destructive storm. As I watch it sweep across America, taking innocent lives and destroying neighborhoods, I am reminded that I am no expert in this type of storm either. The turbulent hand of racism has not touched me. Therefore, like many of the people I talk to, I’m left feeling helpless, scared, guilty and ashamed. There is no basement we can crawl into to protect ourselves from this storm. We can only listen to it and learn from it as it tears a path through our lives. I have faith that kindness can bloom again. I’ve seen it happen. I know we as people can find love and compassion for our neighbors who have been hurt. In these painful times, please focus your hearts on healing, compassion, communication, humanity, humility and love. Hate has had its day. It’s on us to work together now to clean it up.”

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Kip Moore’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Kip Moore via Instagram

“To the black community…I’m Srry that you’ve screamed for so long about feeling oppressed and it’s fallin on deaf ears. You matter. I hear you, i see you, and I have nothing but love for you. To the police officers all over… Im Srry that those of you doing the job the right way, always get lumped into the same category with the few doing it the wrong way. I’m thankful for you guys and know most of you have your heart in the right place. We should celebrate your bright days more. To God, I’m Srry that we’ve been here this long and continue to be terrible to each other. I’m sure your vision for us looked drastically different. I Hope we can work towards changing that now…Not soon, but now. #onelove”

photo by NCD

Mickey Guyton’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Mickey Guyton via Instagram

“To every country artist not speaking up, now is your chance. We see you and need you to use your platform to be a part of the change.”

photo by O\’Connor, AFF-USA.com

Midland’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Midland via Instagram

“The black community does not receive equal rights or protection in this country. Systemic inequality cannot be ignored and racism cannot be tolerated. We must do better in actively contributing to make our society a safer and more inclusive place to raise our families. In the meantime, Midland will be abstaining from any promotion or dialogue that distracts from the current issue our country needs to face head on. In an effort to clear communication channels we cede our small corner of the internet to the community leaders and individuals more suited than us to help educate and create change. As allies, we will contribute NOW, as patriots, We demand justice for George Floyd and all the other individuals who have suffered under an unjust system. -Midland”

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Lady Antebellum’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Lady Antebellum via Instagram

“We can’t speak to how it feels to be the target of racism in America, but we can see the pain, the suffering and the toll it continues to take. Our hope is that we all take the time to listen, educate ourselves, have difficult conversations and make changes through our own actions. 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.”

photos by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Dan + Shay’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Dan + Shay via Instagram

“So, we have been intentionally quiet on social media, to reset the palate, and prepare for the release of new music. This is something we have always done, and it allows us to properly deliver our best, most focused efforts to our fans, who have given us a platform to do what we love. This time around, we missed the live stream opportunities of quarantine, and other unique virtual events that were motivated by such a trying time in world history. We felt it was important, for the safety of our families and others, to take social distancing seriously, so we did, and still do. Our hearts go out to those affected directly and indirectly by Covid-19.

“It has been quite difficult to remove ourselves from social media for the last few months, and we intended to stay inactive for a little bit longer, as we put the finishing touches on what we think is our best work yet, but this past week’s events in Minneapolis changed that. When the news story began to break, so did our hearts. In fact, they shattered. For the family of George Floyd, and for the black community as a whole. This is not the first time this has happened, but by God, please let it be the last. It is truly devastating to think that someone could carry so much hate. We, as humans, must come together to make a change. Racism and discrimination because of someone’s skin color is simply wrong. Politics and all other bullsh** aside, we all have a giant responsibility to eliminate this issue, which has plagued our country for far too long. We understand that our social media net may not be as wide as others, but we post this in hopes that we inspire someone, to speak up too. And at the end of the day, we can type novels, share stories, and promote activism on the internet, but this starts in the home. We must educate our children, and instill values of love and equality. We are all born innocent, and racism is something that is learned. Let’s work together, now, to make a change, Please use your voice.”

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Kelsea Ballerini’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Kelsea Ballerini via Instagram

“Love is equality, respect, and acceptance. It isn’t violent and it certainly isn’t racist. I’m learning, listening, and understanding that being a true ally to the black community means doing more than I have. Encouraging everyone reading this to do the same. Sending the world a hug. #blackouttuesday”

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Chris Young’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Chris Young via Twitter

“The death of George Floyd is heartbreaking. The circumstances are terrifying. Period.

“I don’t know how we fix this, but this is something we have to fix.

“Racism is not something that should be ignored, and is something that should not exist. Sorry, but I can’t just stay silent on this.”

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Jimmie Allen’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Jimmie Allen via Instagram

“It’s our job as humans to point out the negative treatment of people. It doesn’t matter if they look like us or not or if treatment of them directly affects us or not. If we see it and it doesn’t bother us, we need to check our hearts.

“The continued non value of life towards black men in America concerns me. As a black man and a father raising a black boy I’m worried. The uncertainty of his safety turns my stomach.

“I challenge everyone to love each other and let our hearts speak louder than the injustice. Love so hard that it suffocates the hate.

“With love, Jimmie Allen.”

photo by O\’Connor, AFF-USA.com

Tim McGraw’s Message of Unity

Posted on June 2, 2020

In recognition of Blackout Tuesday on June 2, Nash Country Daily is pausing the commentary to bring you messages of unity directly from the country music community.

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Tim McGraw via Instagram

“Nobody’s ever improved on the ideal that all are created equal and that we should love one another as we love ourselves…. I don’t know how it feels to be black in America.

“I don’t know how it feels to walk down the street at night and feel eyes of suspicion. I don’t know what it’s like to carry the worry for my child simply because they are black. I won’t pretend to.

“I am a human being who loves people, all people. I believe all people have inherent human rights – to live, pray and love as they choose or how they are born into this world. I believe that love, respect and understanding of each other is a light to guide our way. Our collective heart should break with every injustice brought to light. Our collective voices should be heard for each and every injustice brought to light, for there are many in the darkness. We must find a way to shine light on what is happening. Find a way to talk, Find a way to understand, Find a way to hold accountable those who won’t see, won’t understand and won’t love. I wish I knew the answers. 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. 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 #Unity #StayHumbleandKind”