Oklahoma-native Carrie Underwood is giving back to her home state.
The "See You Again" singer, 30, donated $1 million to relief efforts after the recent devastating tornado killed 24 people and injured 240 earlier this week. Underwood announced on Thursday (May 23) that she used funds from her "Blown Away" tour's concert receipts to donate to the Red Cross.
According to People, the country star said in a statement, "I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness. With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the past year, we can offer the Red Cross a little extra help in comforting those affected by the recent tornados."
And thanks to all who came to a show during this entire tour! I hope you all feel great about the Red Cross contribution that WE made today!
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 24, 2013
Following the news of the tornado, Underwood, as well as many other stars including Blake Shelton, Olivia Munn, Miranda Lambert and Kristin Chenoweth took to Twitter to send out prayers to the victims.
Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen...it doesn't change how devastating it is when something does happen. #pray
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 21, 2013
I'm thinking about and praying for my beautiful home state and the people in it tonight.
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 21, 2013
Shelton also announced that he would be hosting a benefit concert called "Healing in the Heartland," which will air live on NBC on May 29 from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
Working hard on putting this benefit together... Gonna be a unbelievable line up for a great cause. #PrayForOklahoma
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) May 23, 2013
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