Over the weekend, as the details of the tragic New Zealand mosque mass shootings started pouring in, so did the thoughts and prayers from country stars.
Keith Urban — who was born in New Zealand — and his wife Nicole Kidman, who was raised in nearby Australia have an especially close connection to the tragedy. “My family and I send prayers for ALL who’ve been affected by this indescribable hatred,” he posted on Twitter.
My family and I send prayers for ALL who’ve been affected by this indescribable hatred. – KU pic.twitter.com/bPuobnluYu
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) March 17, 2019
Fifty people were killed and 50 others wounded in a terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday (March 15).
Other stars who have commented on social media:
We are deeply saddened by the horrific news out of New Zealand and we stand with all our friends there against hatred of any kind. #theyareus pic.twitter.com/aPSnkSht4E
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) March 15, 2019
New Zealand. pic.twitter.com/3mYS1wOvJk
— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) March 15, 2019
Heavy heart reading about the tragic events in Christchurch, NZ. Devastating. We need people with power and platforms preaching about love and acceptance and less division/fear.
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) March 15, 2019
My heart is with New Zealand and those affected by what happened at the mosques. I had the pleasure of visiting in 2009 and was welcomed so beautifully. I can’t imagine the evil behind this act. Truly heartbreaking
— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) March 15, 2019