"Our prayers are with you:" Dolly Parton sends message to Tenn. after tornadoes

Dolly Parton sent a message to Tennesseans in the wake of Tuesday's deadly tornadoes.

"Praying for all those affected by the devastating storms in Tennessee and my heart is especially with the families who lost loved ones. We are all with you," said Dolly on Twitter.

Praying for all those affected by the devastating storms in Tennessee and my heart is especially with the families who lost loved ones ❤️ We are all with you. pic.twitter.com/hlPS6RJWH4
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 3, 2020

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