Miley Cyrus And Adam Sandler Sing Duet For Victims Of Las Vegas Shooting
On Sunday night in Las Vegas, a gunman killed at least 58 people and injured more than 500 others at a country music concert.
Americans are left looking for answers, comfort and hope during this heartbreaking time. On the Tuesday night episode of “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” Miley Cyrus and Adam Sandler helped bring just a little peace and hope to viewers who were raw and hurting after a day of terrible news.
Cyrus sang a beautiful rendition of Dido’s “No Freedom,” alongside Sandler, who played the guitar and harmonized. The result was beautiful, uplifting and powerful.
Wow. Cyrus has at times been a lightning rod for controversy, but one thing is for certain: She is supremely talented and has a gorgeous voice.
For his part, Sandler provided the perfect accompaniment. It was a somber performance from a pair who are generally known for being larger-than-life, but it is a testament to how deeply we all feel the tragedy in Las Vegas, whether we are multi-millionaire celebrities or an average American.
No Love without Freedom …No Freedom without LOVE ❤️ Thank you so much to Adam Sandler for joining me tonight in remembering all those lost pic.twitter.com/W5B7DpBAaR
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) October 3, 2017
Many people say that they were deeply moved by Cyrus and Sandler’s duet, taking to Twitter to share their thoughts:
Miley you have always been a star, but tonight you were a Woman, a woman with a message, a message to be proud of. Thank you.
— Julie (@J0Marshll) October 3, 2017
RT @LindaDStrawser Get out the Kleenex. What a way to wrap your arms around Vegas tonight!
— Linda (@LindaDStrawser) October 3, 2017
Later on “The Tonight Showm” Cyrus also performed her song “The Climb” and dedicated it to the Las Vegas shooting victims.
I haven't performed in years … #TheClimb . These words mean more now to me than ever … " Keep The Faith" …..sending love to ALL! https://t.co/acMNC9Q1TG
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) October 3, 2017
“The Climb” is probably her best-known (and best-loved) song, and one that she hasn’t sung in years. But as she proves, her voice only gets better with time, and the lyrics have more meaning now than ever:
It’s a message that we really needed to hear last night, and for many more nights to come:
I love you so so much!!! Thank you for always being you and for always spreading love and positivity into the world! 🙌🏼❤️🌎
— ✨MileyMakesMeSmile✨ (@mcmakesmesmile_) October 3, 2017
Keep spreading hope through music. Thank you.
— Benjamin Mackenzie (@o_riginal_name) October 3, 2017
THIS TRULY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME… 💚 GOD BLESS FOR STANDING UP FOR THE VICTIMS IN LAS VEGAS 💚
— Maddie Moonflower 🌸 (@4Moonflower) October 3, 2017
Other TV hosts known for their humor took a serious turn to address the shootings, from Jimmy Kimmel to Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen began her show with a monologue about Las Vegas and the importance of not losing hope.
“It is very easy to lose hope, and we cannot do that,” she said, before showing a montage of clips highlighting good in humanity. It’s powerful and moving and certainly worth a watch:
Here’s to using art to sustain hope and bring comfort to the country during this tough time.
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