This storm has affected so many people, many of them our personal friends and neighbors.

McCreeryadded a plea for monetary support from those who are able to contribute.

They are doing amazing work to help these devastated communities.

Scotty McCreery

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These mountains are where Gabi and I got engaged, and where we got married.

These mountains are where I wrote my last album, the formerAmerican Idolwinner wrote.

We namedour first sonafter Avery County, a place we now call home.

As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 200 have died as a direct result of the storm.