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TexasTowelie

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Wed Aug 17, 2016, 01:31 AM Aug 2016

Taylor Swift donating $1 million to Louisiana

NEW YORK -- Taylor Swift is donating $1 million to Louisiana flood relief after torrential rains caused massive flooding in the state and killed at least 11 people.

Swift told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Louisiana residents graciously welcomed her when she kicked off the U.S. dates of her "1989 World Tour" in the state last year.

"We began The 1989 World Tour in Louisiana, and the wonderful fans there made us feel completely at home. The fact that so many people in Louisiana have been forced out of their own homes this week is heartbreaking," the 26-year-old said in a statement.

The flooding is some of the worst in Louisiana history, damaging at least 40,000 homes. More than 60,000 people have registered for disaster aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after widespread flooding hit the state, according to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards' office.

Read more here: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/entertainment/article96082192.html

[font color=330099]I'm not a fan, but I do applaud her stepping up with the donation. Considering the damage caused by the flood it would be fitting if others came forward to make donations also.[/font]

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Taylor Swift donating $1 million to Louisiana (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2016 OP
KNR! sheshe2 Aug 2016 #1
How much is the Donald contributing to the flood victims? nt No Vested Interest Aug 2016 #2
With his YUGE ego TexasTowelie Aug 2016 #3
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