How did Morgan Wallen honor Charlie Kirk's widow Erika at his Canadian concert? Details explored

Country singer Morgan Wallen took a moment during his ongoing I'm the Problem tour in Edmonton, Canada, to pay tribute to the late conservative influencer Charlie Kirk and his wife, Erika Kirk. The concert was held on September 12, 2025.

Morgan Wallen's tribute came two days after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an outdoor speaking event in Utah. Kirk was known as the co-founder of Turning Point USA. According to reports, he was a close ally of former President Donald Trump, and was considered one of the most influential young conservative figures of his generation. His assassination has triggered notable reactions and tributes from multiple well-known personalities.

Morgan Wallen's tribute on stage

In Edmonton, Morgan Wallen paused his set to talk about the incident. He told the audience that one of his songs had found new meaning due to recent events. He dedicated it to Erika Kirk and her family. The clips of the moment were shared across social media platforms.

Before performing his hit song I'm A Little Crazy, Morgan Wallen addressed the crowd with the following message:

"I am not gonna say a whole bunch on this, but this song right here has been hitting me harder in the last couple days, and I just wanted to let Erika Kirk know that me and my family are sending prayers her way."

Fans weighed in to share their reactions about the singer's tribute to Charlie Kirk's wife Erike.

"Morgan Wallen addresses the assassination of Charlie Kirk at his concert in Edmonton, Canada last night. Sending out prayers for Erika Kirk and the Kirk family before singing one of his hit songs "I'm a little crazy." The lyrics to this song hit so much harder after this past Wednesday: "I keep a loaded .44 sittin' by the bed. For the jeepers and the creepers who ain't right in the head. I hope I never have to use it, but you never know these days. I'm a little crazy but the world's insane"," penned a netizen.

"Good things happen unexpectedly sometimes," stated another.

Erika Kirk's response to her husband's fatal shooting

On September 12, 2025, Erika Kirk addressed the incident in an emotional speech. According to ABC News, she stated:

"You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife, the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry. To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die. It will not, I refuse to let that happen... All of us will refuse to let that happen. No one will ever forget my husband's name, and I will make sure of it."

Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10, 2025, during the opening stop of his American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley University. The alleged assassin is Tyler Robinson.

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