Country Stars Rally Around Keaton Jones After Bullying Video Goes Viral
By Cody Briana on December 11, 2017
I’m sure you know who Keaton Jones is by now. If not, prepare for a broken heart. A mother filmed her young son last week talking about being bullied at school, and the video quickly went viral after being shared on Facebook. The boy tries to be positive through his tears, but it’s hard not to sympathize…and cry too.
Because there IS good in the world, a ton of celebrities, athletes, and politicians have reached out on social media and to his family directly. He’s been invited backstage, on court, to have dinner, and more. And because he’s from Knoxville, Tennessee, country stars are joining in on the #IStandWithKeaton movement.
See their Tweets below.
buddy next time I make it home to Knox I'm going to walk into that lunchroom with you and watch the bullies say they are sorry to you. you don't deserve that. keep your head up and continue to be kind…you will always Come out on top. sending a hug. https://t.co/fZn2hbMPKp
— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) December 10, 2017
Hey, @Lakyn_Jones .. bring your brother Keaton by the bus before my show in Knoxville, TN next month if ya want.. would love to say hello and tell him #IStandWithKeaton
— Cole Swindell (@coleswindell) December 10, 2017
Stay strong Keaton. Takes a lot of courage to send such an honest message like this to the world. For anyone being bullied out there, it WILL get better. Until then, there are two 6 foot 4 inch brothers that have your back. https://t.co/Ye25jyYymJ
— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) December 11, 2017
THIS BOY. Talk to your children, y’all. I’m 27 and STILL deal with this nonsense. Enough bullying. Enough cowardly online hate. We’re human beings. Be brave like Keaton. https://t.co/D13U1qYyGU
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) December 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/KaceyMusgraves/status/939921210720301061
Boy, love this kid. Takes major strength and courage to be this cool. Proud of you Keaton. Invite me to lunch with you…..please. https://t.co/OLhhYIYLg6
— Chris Janson (@janson_chris) December 11, 2017
This is heartbreaking. But the response of support for him is a beautiful thing. Add me to your long list of friends Keaton. https://t.co/NKasvdo00u
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) December 10, 2017
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