Billy Currington and his band relax on the plane back home after Saturday's horrible events at the Big Valley Jamboree in Alberta, Canada. The statement on Billy's website reads:
Currington was taken to the hospital and suffered a minor concussion but is expected to make a full recovery. He has been released from the hospital and has returned to his home in Nashville. Currington’s bass player Alex Stevens was pinned under the wreckage of the stage for half an hour while rescue personnel removed debris to free him. Stevens underwent immediate surgery to repair a severed artery and nerves in his left arm and is currently receiving treatment in Nashville. Currington sent a message to his fans today via Twitter, "The boys and I are very grateful to be home and for life itself. We thank you for your prayers and concern and will see you on the road again soon." Currington also comments from his home in Nashville, "My heart goes out to the family of Donna Moore who was killed and all of the other fans who were hurt on Saturday."
Kevin Costner and Modern West were also trapped under the collapsed stage for a while but all have come away with minor injuries. Their personal statement on their MySpace says:
In the wake of Saturday’s tragic accident at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta, it is difficult to know what to say. We would like to extend our warmest sympathy to the family and friends of Donna Moore, who was killed, as well as the family and friends of all those who were injured. Our prayers go out to you, and we wish with all our hearts that your loved ones’ stories from the festival were filled only with fond memories of music and celebration.
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We would like to thank all of the Camrose and Edmonton rescue workers, who responded so valiantly and quickly in the midst of the chaos, as well as the superb staff and volunteers of St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose. Your efforts were amazing, and we owe you a debt of gratitude for our health and safety.
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We would also like to extend our love and support to our fellow musicians and crews at the festival Saturday, many of whom gathered with us later that night outside of our busses to share stories and attempt to make sense of the day’s events. We are all aware of how lucky we are to be alive, and we are so thankful to be back with our families today. However, our thoughts will continue to be with the city of Camrose and the fans at the Big Valley Jamboree, and we sincerely hope for another opportunity to share music with you.
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Sincerely, Kevin and Modern West
Terri Clark wrote on her website:
I am writing today with a heavy heart, a little shocked, and more than a little concerned, and very saddened by yesterday’s tragic events at the Big Valley jamboree close to Edmonton.
I got a call from Nashville directly following the events of yesterday, even before it hit the news, and immediately began frantically calling friends who I knew might have been there. It hits me very close to home for many, many reasons.
I will go on stage tonight, and sing for those who were involved in yesterday’s tragedy...
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