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- Some of music’s biggest stars are taking to social media with statements about the devastating Texas floods
- The death toll has risen to at least 94 people from the Texas floods since Friday, July 4, according to officials
- Maren Morris, Lana Del Rey and more are speaking out
Musicians are raising awareness about the deadly Texas floods.
As the death toll has risen to at least 94 people from the Texas floods since Friday, July 4, according to officials, some of music’s biggest stars — from Maren Morris to Lana Del Rey — are taking to social media with statements about the devastating natural disaster.
The floods were spurred by nearly unprecedented rainfall that swelled the Guadalupe River, drowning portions of the state’s Hill Country.
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Camp Mystic, in Hunt, Texas, is a major site of the devastation so far, with 10 of its campers and one counselor still missing, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said, according to CNN.
Morris, 35, a Texas native, posted to Instagram on July 5 with photos from throughout her time in the region. “thinking of my home state right now. the floods are devastating and people are still missing,” she wrote in the post’s caption.
“there are several places to donate but i’ll be donating to an incredibly impactful fund called the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation,” continued the “My Church” artist. “they’ve set up a specific fund to support local efforts (nonprofits, local government, first responders and local shelters).”
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Del Rey, 40, posted a note to the social media platform as well. “I want to say how sorry I am for so many people’s losses in Kerr County and beyond in Texas,” began the singer, who isn’t from the Lone Star State but has drawn inspiration from the region for songs including 2023’s “Paris, Texas.”
“We’ve been thinking of you every day since the floods,” she wrote. “All of my prayers are with you every moment of the day this week and may all the angels be with you as you search for even more lost loved ones.”
The “Ride” artist continued, “I’m so sorry for everyone who’s going through this. It’s truly unprecedented and I can’t even imagine it. All my love.”
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Billie Eilish reposted a video of the floods that was originally shared by the official account of Texas Parks and Wildlife to her own Instagram Stories. “this is so sad,” she wrote. “sending love to Texas.”
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Shakira posted to her X account ahead of a July 5 performance at the Alamodome in San Antonio and wrote, “Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas.”
“We are donating a portion of tonight’s show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted,” she added. “If you would like to join me in donating, please click on the link below. Your help is important and appreciated.”
Hilary Duff, who originally hails from the Houston area, posted to Instagram with a lengthy note about the floods.
“Heartbroken doesn’t begin to cover it. Consumed. Obsessed. Praying for even a shred of a miracle — to find a child alive in the wake of this boundless disaster,” she began. “Tears fall every time I imagine one of these families receiving bad news… waiting… or entire families lost. Just gone. It’s too much to comprehend.”
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She continued, “Beautiful Texas, I love you. To all the boots on the ground — I love you. To those facing tremendous, impossible loss — we are looking at their beautiful faces, embossing them in our minds. We will remember them. Bright lights, gone far too soon.”
The “Sparks” singer, 37, added, “I was — and will forever be — that girl with a wild hearted, fierce love for my barefoot summers at camp in the Texas Hill country. It imprints on your soul. It changes your identity. It’s a realm of true magic. You could never imagine an ending this tragic.”
“I’m just so deeply, absolutely sorry,” said Duff. “Your loss is felt across the world.”
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Miranda Lambert, a Texas native, posted on Instagram that she and her nonprofit MuttNation are working on supporting the pet community affected by the unprecedented rainfall and subsequent flooding.
“Hey y’all. Just wanted to jump on here and say how devastated we are to hear about the floods in south and central Texas. I can’t even come up with any words for the loss that everybody’s suffering,” Lambert, 41, began in the video.
“MuttNation Foundation is working really closely with Kerrville Pets Alive as we speak to try to get more info and figure out where the needs are to support the pet community and pet owners in the disaster. We will have more info as it goes, but I’ll post everything that I know to post right now.”
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“So y’all join with us and try to help out as much as you can and keep sending prayers and I’ll keep you posted,” concluded Lambert.
She also shared ways to help the animals impacted by the floods on her Instagram Stories, such as fostering, volunteering with transporting supplies and remote data entry, dropping off supplies at shelters, reporting missing and found pets and donating.
Fans can donate through MuttNation’s website and Instagram with a goal of raising $15K. As of publishing, the foundation has raised over $14K.
To learn how to help support the victims and recovery efforts from the Texas floods, click here.