Dan + Shay On Their Nashville Show: ‘It’s Been A Tough Week For All Of Us’

Dan + Shay play the first of two sold out shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tonight (3/6). The duo took to Instagram this morning to share their thoughts of playing…

Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

Updated Mar 6, 2020 6:13 PM EST

Dan + Shay: 'Nashville, Thank You For This'

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Dan + Shay play the first of two sold out shows at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena tonight (3/6). The duo took to Instagram this morning to share their thoughts of playing their home base after the tragic tornado earlier this week.

The guys posted, "Nashville, thank you for this. it’s been a tough week for all of us, but we promise to give you everything we have this weekend. This town is resilient, and we will do what we do best in times of need: come together. We will come together to celebrate the spirit of this incredible community, and we will do it through the power of music."

They added, "We are so proud to call Nashville our home, and can’t wait for two unforgettable nights in the city we hold dearest to our hearts."

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Dan + Shay also donated $100,000 to help victims of the tragedy.

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