Brad Paisley is the reason why a man from Nashville is starting 2021 on a positive note.
The singer was one of several country stars who sent condolences and messages of hope to Music City residents whose homes were destroyed by the Christmas Day bombing.
Local musician Buck McCoy was one of many downtown residents homeless by the explosion. The artist also lost his cat Molly, but happily reunited with her on New Year’s Eve thanks to the help of local officials.
McCoy revealed in a new video shared by TMZ that Paisley was very supportive, going as far as giving him a fancy new guitar autographed by the star himself.
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In the photo from the archive on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, debris remains on the sidewalks in front of buildings damaged in an explosion on Christmas Day in Nashville, Tenn.
(AP Photo / Mark Humphrey)
“Oh my God, look at this! This is so beautiful,” says McCoy to the camera as he reveals his new instrument. “Wow, it’s so light. I love it, man. Thank you so much, Brad. This is a dream come true. I really appreciate you sending me this guitar. I’ll keep it forever.”
The artist revealed Paisley’s signature on the guitar along with a kind message that said, “Buck, touch your friend. I’m glad you’re still here – Brad.”
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McCoy said he was “having chills” and promised that he would “write a hit on this sucker right now”.
Country singer Brad Paisley expressed support for Nashville residents after a bomb exploded in the city center on Friday, December 25, 2020.
(Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP)
Authorities last week identified the suicide bomber as 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner, who died in the explosion. The bomb exploded shortly after a pre-recorded warning message boomed from Warner’s RV. Several people were injured, but there were no deaths.
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A Go Fund Me page created for McCoy explained that he was in his Second Avenue apartment when the bomb exploded and that “all” his clothes, instruments, documents and his vehicle were destroyed. On Saturday, the page raised more than $ 36,000.
A series of country stars and professional athletes based in Nashville responded to the terrible explosion on Christmas morning, offering condolences to business owners and residents.