Celebrity Celebrity Belief & Identity Celebrity Religion Carly Pearce Shuts Down Accusations She Supports 'Satan' After Photo Confusion: 'I Am a Devout Christian' "I am a devout Christian who takes PRIDE in using my platform to point people towards JESUS," wrote Pearce By Jack Irvin Jack Irvin Jack Irvin has over five years of experience working in digital journalism, and he’s worked at PEOPLE since 2022. Jack started in the industry with internships at Rolling Stone and Entertainment Tonight, and he worked as a freelance writer for publications including Bustle, MTV News, Shondaland, L’Officiel USA, Ladygunn, Flood and PopCrush before joining PEOPLE. In his current role, Jack covers daily music news and has interviewed both up-and-coming and established artists including Dolly Parton, Michelle Branch, Ashanti, Cyndi Lauper, Normani, Carly Rae Jepsen and Coco Jones. People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 13, 2024 02:35PM EDT Close Carly Pearce in Nashville on June 9, 2024. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Don't mess with Carly Pearce's faith! After the country singer, 34, was accused of supporting the devil for sharing a photo that some fans thought featured a satanic reference earlier this week, she took to social media and spoke passionately about her religious beliefs on June 12. The confusion was sparked after Pearce shared a few images from her performance at CMA Fest this month, one of which saw her standing on ground marked with "668" — but the final digit is obscured, leading some to think it said "666." Carly Pearce Flies High with New Album Hummingbird: 'So Much More to My Story Than Heartbreak' (Exclusive) Carly Pearce performs in Nashville in April 2024. Jason Kempin/Getty Images "I've seen too many comments about this being some sort of 'hint' towards 666 or satan to not comment," she wrote on X (formerly Twitter) following the chatter. "First of all, this was the parking spot for my tour bus at CMA fest & I believe it is 668," added Pearce. "I am a devout Christian who takes PRIDE in using my platform to point people towards JESUS." "So, for anyone wondering... there are absolutely ZERO underlying messages except a girl excited to be playing the big stage," she concluded. Carly Pearce, 34, Says She's Been Diagnosed with a Heart Condition: 'I've Got to Really Take This Seriously' Carly Pearce in Austin in April 2024. Chris Saucedo/WireImage Pearce recently dropped her latest album, Hummingbird, which arrives after her 2020 divorce from fellow artist Michael Ray and 2023 split from Nashville real estate businessman Riley King after two years of dating. "Hummingbirds are a sign that the healing process can begin, and that good luck is on the way," she told PEOPLE in an interview earlier this month. "To me, that’s kind of what this whole album was. It was my healing journey, and it was very messy at times," added Pearce. "Even in the songs that are sad, there’s this underlying realization that there’s a reason you’re hurting, and it’s for something bigger. I don’t think that was where I was during [previous album] 29." Watch Carly Pearce Hilariously Ditch Her Crazy Stilettos Backstage at 2024 CMT Awards: 'It Felt Like Heaven' Carly Pearce performs in Nashville in September 2023. Katherine Bomboy/NBC via Getty In a candid video shared to Instagram on May 30, the "We Don't Fight Anymore" singer revealed she’s been having some health problems involving her heart. “I have always been transparent and honest about every part of my life so I feel like this deserves the same honesty,” Pearce began. “You guys know that I’ve been dealing with some health issues and through that, I have developed something called pericarditis, which is a heart issue.” Pericarditis is swelling and irritation of the thin, sac-like tissue surrounding the heart, according to the Mayo Clinic. It causes sharp chest pain, which could spread to the shoulders and neck. Carly Pearce in New York City on June 11, 2024. Santiago Felipe/Getty Other symptoms include fatigue, coughing, swelling of the legs or feet, low-grade fever, shortness of breath and heart palpitations. Pearce encouraged her followers to stay on top of their health. “I’m a young healthy person that really watches what I eat and exercises and this happened to me,” she said. “So I just want to use my platform to tell you to take care of your body and listen to it and just know that if it’s trying to tell you something it’s gonna tell you.”