'Class act!' Internet praises Carly Pearce as she pays tribute to college student Riley Strain during hometown concert

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: Country music star Carly Pearce brought her hometown concert in St. Louis to a standstill with a poignant tribute that left fans emotionally charged, as per Us Weekly.

During her performance on March 22, the 33-year-old singer took a moment to honor the memory of Riley Strain, the 22-year-old University of Missouri student who had tragically gone missing and was later found deceased in Nashville.

Pearce's heartfelt gesture struck a chord with the audience and ignited an outpouring of praise across social media for the country star's compassionate act.

Carly Pearce dedicated hit single 'Every Little Thing' to Riley Strain's loved ones

Addressing the crowd at her recent concert, Pearce expressed her heartfelt condolences and dedicated a powerful rendition of her hit single 'Every Little Thing' to Strain's family, friends, and loved ones.

"I do not feel like I can live in Nashville and be in the state of Missouri tonight and not say that we love you, Riley Strain. I just wanna say that I'm thinking of his family and I'm thinking of his friends and anybody in this room that knows him and I wanna dedicate this to them," Pearce told the emotional audience, as captured on social media.

Riley Strain's body was discovered in Cumberland River

The college senior was in the city with his Delta Chi fraternity brothers for their spring formal when he went missing after being asked to leave Luke Bryan's Nashville bar, 32 Bridge Food + Drink.

According to a statement from TC Restaurant Group, which owns the establishment, Strain was escorted out around 9.35 pm. After leaving the bar alone, Strain was captured on surveillance footage crossing the street with a group and briefly interacting with a police officer, who asked if he was alright.

Strain responded, "I'm good, how are you?" before continuing on his way. Tragically, this would be the last known sighting of the young man.

Following an extensive search effort involving law enforcement and countless volunteers, Strain's body was discovered in the Cumberland River on March 22, approximately eight miles from downtown Nashville. Authorities stated that no foul play was suspected, pending further autopsy results.

Internet erupts with praise for Carly Pearce for her tribute to Riley Strain

Following the news of Pearce's touching tribute to Strain, the internet erupted with praise for the country music star. One user on Facebook exclaimed, "Class act! Love her heart," while another chimed in, stating, "I love her. She's real and down to earth just like we are. What a beautiful thing to do!"

One individual shared their sentiments, writing, "I love her heart, spirit & talent! Stay true, Carly Pearce!" Another user reflected on Pearce's gesture, commenting, "What a beautiful thing to do tribute to a guy that lost his life."

Among the flood of positive reactions, one user simply exclaimed, "She’s awesome!" while another complimented Pearce, saying, "You have such a beautiful heart." Amidst the outpouring of admiration, a user summed up the sentiment succinctly, expressing, "Beautiful."

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