Chris Young Donates $50,000 To Nashville Tornado Relief Fund

Chris Young's heart is aching for those who lost friends and family in the deadly Nashville tornado. After seeing the devastation caused, the "Drowning" singer has decided to donate $50,000 to Music City Inc.

"My heart goes out to everyone who lost friends or family last night. It’s devastating to see photos this morning of the city I call home," Young shared on Twitter. "I don’t even recognize some of the locations it’s so bad."

He adds, "To help I’m donating $50,000 to the Music City Inc Foundation. If you want to help feel free to visit the site here https://visitmusiccity.com/nashvillestrong #NashvilleStrong"

Music City Inc. is the 501c(3) charitable foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). According to their website, the funds raised "will be immediately distributed directly to families significantly impacted with a priority on those employed in the hospitality industry."

The NCVC accepts donations online, through Venmo, PayPal or by mailing in a check to Music City Inc. Additionally, items can be donated to the Community Resource Center located at 218 Omohundro Place, Nashville, TN 37210. For more information or to make a donation yourself visit the Nashville Strong website here.

According to The Associated Press, a total of 24 people have been reported dead as a result of the tornadoes that ripped through Tennessee. The twister hit in the hours after midnight on March 3, shredding more than 140 buildings causing total destruction.

A shelter for those in need has been established at the Nashville Farmers Market located at 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. In addition to Music City Inc., people interested in helping the Nashville community can also donate to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund here. Hands on Nashville, the Red Cross and other organizations are also organizing donations and volunteers.

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