Oklahoma Stars React to Storm Tragedy

Billboard Magazine interviewed numerous stars from Oklahoma and gathered their reaction to the tragedy that has unfolded there. Toby Keith maintains his hometown, Moore Oklahoma, will bounce back following this unbelievable ordeal.

Keith released this statement 'This storm has devastated the community that I grew up in. I rode my bike through those neighborhoods. I have family and friends in Moore. My heart and prayers go to those that have lost so much. But Moore is strong and we will persevere. God be with you all.' Keith was born in Clinton, Oklahoma but grew up in Moore and this storm has hit him especially hard.

While the death toll is at least 24 at the moment, the medical examiner says that this number is likely to rise as more of the rubble is cleared. More than 140 people were injured including many children after their elementary schools were destroyed by the tornado.

President Obama has pledged the support of the Federal Government and issued an emergency disaster declaration.

Oklahoma native Blake Shelton spoke on the tragedy during the latest episode of 'The Voice.' 'They're going through hell there, right now...When we went live here, [I] finally had to set my phone down. The bad news keeps coming in. A lot of fatalities. Lot of children and it makes it hard to actually sit here and do this tonight'

If anyone wishes to donate to relief efforts, you can visit the Red Cross website.

Carrie Underwood, who grew up in Checotah, Oklahoma, tweeted her reaction 'It doesn't change how devastating it is when something does happen...I'm thinking about and praying for my beautiful home state and the people in it tonight'

Wayne Coyle of the Flaming Lips, tweeted 'Just now gettin to Wi-fi.... Mother Nature.....so beautiful ....so horrible...peace on earth.'

Rock Band Hansen, Oklahoma sons themselves, said 'As dads the first thought is heartbreak and just desire to help and do whatever we can to help where you can...Call in to the Red Cross. As Oklahomans we're really proud of the people who have jumped in to help'

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