“My heart is heavy tonight,” he wrote. “Though I walked away physically unharmed, I witnessed something I’ll carry with me forever. A precious life was lost. I can’t stop thinking about that person, their family, and what they must be feeling right now.”
Tritt, known for hits like “Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)” and “Anymore,” has always worn his heart on his sleeve, but this statement struck a deeply somber chord with fans and fellow musicians alike.