Taylor Swift Helps Nashville Music Store Clerk Affected By COVID-19 Pandemic

Taylor Swift (Twitter @taylorswift13)

JAKARTA - The COVID-19 pandemic or the corona virus which is detrimental to various trade sectors has been in the spotlight, especially music stores which have experienced a decline in sales.

The coronavirus outbreak has forced many music shops to close and lay off employees. Launching Rolling Stone, Thursday, April 2, Taylor Swift saved a music store in Nashville by giving money and three months of health protection to employees.

Nashville is Swift's hometown and she loves her hometown very much. A source told Rolling Stone that Swift contacted Grimey's New and Preloved Music through her publicist to provide such assistance.

"We didn't know we were Swift's attention, but she helped out after the tornadoes that hit Nashville and Tennessee, and now she's trying to help small businesses in her hometown."

This Nashville music shop is doing everything it can to keep its business in the midst of booming digital music sales. They also sell CDs, vinyls, and tapes and provide a pick-up area for customers in those areas. Apart from music, they also provide merchandise and certificates.

“With so much uncertainty about what lies ahead, we are grateful to be back in the store and share music and connect with our community. Thank you for Taylor's generous support, ”said one of Grimey's customers, Will Omar.

"It is very encouraging and totally real that Taylor Swift has offered to help us in such a significant way," added Grimey buyer Will Orman.

It did not stop there, the singer who was born on December 13 also donated money to those who needed help. One of them is photographer Holly Tuner who wrote a post on Tumblr. Swift replied by writing: “Holly, you are always there for me. I want to be there for you right now. "

Reportedly, one fan also received a personal message from the singer of The Man. Swift said she wanted to present 3 thousand United States (US) dollars to help anyone affected by the corona virus.

Before giving donations, the singer became one of the public figures who reminded the public to do activities at home. “It's time to cancel plans, isolate yourself as much as possible, and don't assume that because you don't feel sick you can't possibly pass on something to someone who is older or vulnerable to this virus. These are scary times but we have to make sacrifices right now. "

To date, there are 2,683 cases of corona cases in Tennessee. One of the singers from Tennessee, Joe Diffie died a few days ago after being diagnosed with the corona positive.