{"id":1672,"date":"2018-07-26T13:32:06","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T12:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/?p=1672"},"modified":"2018-07-26T13:38:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-26T12:38:18","slug":"brad-speaks-out-on-demi-lovato","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/index.php\/2018\/07\/26\/brad-speaks-out-on-demi-lovato\/","title":{"rendered":"Brad Speaks out on Demi Lovato"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In times of trouble these days, singers and songwriters always seem to have each other\u2019s backs. Across genres and generations, the worst of times tend to bring out the best in artists.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s what has happened this week, as word spread of pop star Demi Lovato\u2019s apparent drug overdose on Tuesday (July 24). Almost immediately,\u00a0Brad Paisleyexpressed his support for Lovato, with whom he has collaborated with over the years, most recently on his 2016 song \u201cWithout a Fight.\u201d<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy friend @ddlovato is one of the kindest, most talented people I\u2019ve ever met. Praying for her right now, addiction is a terrifying disease. There is no one more honest or brave than this woman,\u201d Paisley shared on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Since the news of Lovato\u2019s hospitalization, country artists have been quick to send her their messages of hope and healing through social media.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">My friend <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ddlovato?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ddlovato<\/a> is one of the kindest, most talented people I\u2019ve ever met. Praying for her right now, addiction is a terrifying disease. There is no one more honest or brave than this woman.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BradPaisley\/status\/1021853109591584768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So genuinely kind and lovely. Sending so much love her way right now. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6MACJ7uy3D\">https:\/\/t.co\/6MACJ7uy3D<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KelseaBallerini\/status\/1021892105562550272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I don\u2019t know <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ddlovato?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ddlovato<\/a> &#8230; but I do know that no one needs to deal with substance abuse AND hateful vitriol from social media&#8230; we are worried about this HUMAN BEING. And that\u2019s alpha and omega <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/truth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#truth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisYoungMusic\/status\/1021964795153731584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Heartbroken to hear what our friend <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ddlovato?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ddlovato<\/a> is going through right now.  Sending all the love and positive vibes to her and her family.  ?<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DanAndShay\/status\/1021854883161489408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As Paisley said, Lovato is honest and has been open about her battles. During a recent drug prevention event in 2017, when she was receiving a Spirit of Sobriety Award, she said that\u00a0every day is a battle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou just have to take it one day at a time,\u201d she\u2019d said, \u201csome days are easier than others and some days you forget about drinking and using, but for me, I work on my physical health, which is important, but my mental health as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lovato\u2019s rep has told several outlets including\u00a0FOX News\u00a0that she is currently with family and in stable condition. 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