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Drake White has revealed that his tour bus was involved in an accident around 2:30 AM this morning (Oct. 23). The singer confirmed that the band and crew are unharmed, though the driver is currently hospitalized and receiving care.
As a result of the unexpected incident, White is forced to cancel is show in Albany, New York that was originally set to take place tonight. Luckily, he won’t have to be off the road for long. He explained that he still plans to uphold plans to perform this weekend’s shows in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Friday (Oct. 24) and Hampton, New Hampshire on Saturday (Oct. 25).
Drake White went on to express his appreciation to his fans’ understanding as he navigates the aftermath of the tour bus accident. He also asked his followers to send positive thoughts towards the bus driver as he recovers.
“So thank you to the people that bought tickets to Albany. Sometimes unfortunately, these things happen as we put a lot of miles on these roads and just appreciate your thoughts and prayers for being with our bus driver, and we’ll see you down the road,” he stated.
The singer included two photos of the crash in his post, which shows the entire window cracked on the driver’s side.
Since the announcement, fans have rallied around him and his team by offering an outpouring of encouraging and positive messages within the comment section.
“Praying for your bus driver.”
“Dang, glad y’all are safe! Hope the driver gets well soon.”
“Praying for yall ❤️❤️”
“❤️❤️ sending prayers for everyone”
“Glad y’all are ok, friend ❤️”
“Hugs and prayers, glad your all ok”
This incident occurred in the midst of Drake White’s Keep It Movin’ Tour. The trek launched on October 2 in Lexington, KY and features upcoming stops in New Hampshire, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, Illinois, and more. It will come to a close with back-to-back dates across Alabama on December 10 and December 11.
Plus, the “Nights on Fire” singer is set to appear at his second Benefit For The Brain charity concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on November 17. The show will feature performances from Riley Green, Jon Pardi and Kassi Ashton along with other special guests.
Through this event, White’s non-profit The Benefit For The Brain will donate proceeds to carefully selected charities that reflect causes close to White’s heart, including supporting mental health for military personnel and veterans, especially those dealing with PTSD, promoting brain health in children and adolescents and advancing innovative approaches for stroke recovery and neurological treatments.
Last year, the first Benefit For The Brain show sold out the Ryman Auditorium and featured a star-studded lineup of artists like Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Green, and Colbie Caillat. This epic night raised over $253,000 for the important causes.
White’s journey to starting the charity began in 2019 when his life changed dramatically during a performance in Roanoke, Virginia. What he thought was a normal set quickly turned into an emergency situation when he suddenly collapsed and had a stroke. This resulted in him being diagnosed with an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) and having to undergo seven complex brain surgeries performed by Nashville neurosurgeon Dr. Mericle.
Thanks to the support of his family, friends, and devoted fans, White fought his way back to performing and recording music. Inspired by this experience, he launched Benefit For The Brain in 2023, dedicating himself to raising awareness and resources for brain health while encouraging others to “fight the battle between your ears.”
Reflecting on the important night, White wrote, “Together, we’ll raise our voices for brain & mental health awareness, and I can promise it’s gonna be one powerful night of music and hope. Grab your tickets and let’s make a difference!”
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ABC’s newest first-responder drama, 9-1-1: Nashville, is off to an impressive start in its debut week, proving to be a strong new addition to Ryan Murphy’s popular 9-1-1 franchise.
The series set in Music City premiered on October 9 and racked up 12.4 million total viewers across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and digital platforms in the first seven days, indicating a 231% increase over its same-day audience of 3.75 million, Deadline reports according to Nielsen data.
Even excluding encores, the show brought in 7.8 million viewers, a 108% increase over same-day viewing, along with a 1.51 rating among adults 18-49 in the seven-day window. This data indicates that the show’s first episode was successful in drawing in key demographics.
ABC’s Second-Biggest Drama Premiere
These streaming numbers are already putting 9-1-1: Nashville in the spotlight. After its first week, the series ranks as ABC’s second-biggest drama premiere on streaming platforms alone. Disney reports that this ranks the show just behind the series, High Potential.
The success from the series’ premiere positions it as a standout addition to ABC’s Thursday night lineup, which also includes Season 9 of the flagship 9-1-1 and Season 22 of Grey’s Anatomy. Between both traditional broadcast and streaming numbers, 9-1-1: Nashville is shaping up to be a major hit for the network.
Season 1, Episode 1 Recap
Viewers who tuned into the first episode of 9-1-1: Nashville quickly learned that the series won’t be holding back on any of the drama. The premiere started off by introducing some of the main characters, like firehouse captain Don Hart (Chris O’Donnell), who leads Station 113 through multiple emergency situations around the city.
In between saving lives, a big family secret is revealed when Don unexpectedly encounters his second son, Blue Bennings (Hunter McVey), during an emergency situation involving a bachelorette pedal tavern. This jaw-dropping moment not only reconnects the local stripper with his father but also with Don’s other son and Blue’s half-brother, Ryan (Michael Provost). Ryan has chosen to follow in his dad’s footsteps and also works as a life-saving firefighter at Station 113.
The truth comes out when Don explains that Blue was born from a past fling with Dixie Bennings (LeAnn Rimes) that occurred while him and his current wife Blythe (Jessica Capshaw) were briefly separated.
In between the chaos with the families, the drama continues as the firefighters face a series of life-or-death emergencies, including rescuing a child trapped in a trailer dangling from a historic Nashville bridge and racing to save concertgoers when a tornado strikes a country music festival where Kane Brown is performing.
Other prominent cast members who appear in the episode includes dispatcher Cammie Raleigh (Kimberly Williams-Paisley), Taylor Thompson (Hailey Kilgore), Roxie Alb (Juani Feliz),
9-1-1 Nashville is set to return with a new episode and even more excitement to ABC on Thursday, October 23, and streaming the next day.
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