FBI Says Las Vegas Shooter’s Motives Were Mass Destruction, Infamy
Beyond that, we’ll never know. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/las-vegas-shooters-motive/
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Trump Administration Bans Bump Stock Devices Like Those Used in Las Vegas Mass Shooting
The Las Vegas mass shooting killed 58 people. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/bump-stock-ban-las-vegas-mass-shooting/
Luke Combs on Route 91 Fest’s Likely Return: ‘I Think It’s a Really Good Thing’
“You can’t let something like that dictate what you are going to do.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/luke-combs-route-91-festival-return-2019/
Route 91 Harvest Festival, Site of Las Vegas Mass Shooting, May Return in 2019
They’ll move to a new location. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/is-route-91-harvest-festival-returning-2019/
Eric Church’s ‘Monsters’ Became ‘More Real’ After Las Vegas Massacre
Everything changed after Vegas — including this Eric Church song. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/eric-churchs-monsters-became-more-real-after-las-vegas-massacre/
Maren Morris Remembers Las Vegas Victims Who Will ‘Always Be the Three Chords and the Truth’
A year after the tragedy, Morris paid tribute to the country fans that lost their lives with lyrics from her song “Dear Hate.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/maren-morris-las-vegas-shooting-three-chords-and-the-truth/
Jake Owen Shares Touching Message One Year After Route 91: ‘You Will Always Be in My Heart’
“You will always be in my heart and on my mind.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jake-owen-las-vegas-festival-shooting-anniversary/
Jason Aldean, Wife Brittany Say Las Vegas Shooting Is ‘Heavy on Our Hearts’ Today
It’s a dark day. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jason-aldean-brittany-route-91-festival-shooting-anniversary/
These Are the Faces and Stories of the Las Vegas Shooting Victims
58 people were killed when a lone gunman opened fire at the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival on Oct. 1, 2017. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/las-vegas-route-91-shooting-victims-list/
Country Music Observing Moment of Silence to Remember Las Vegas Shooting Victims
Everyone connected to country music is encouraged to join in. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/las-vegas-shooting-anniversary-moment-of-silence/
Jason Aldean Salutes Route 91 Shooting Victims in Las Vegas [Watch]
“Tonight, we are all proud to be Vegas Strong.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jason-aldean-route-91-harvest-festival-shooting-victims-tribute-las-vegas/
Las Vegas Shooting Investigation Closes, Authorities Found No Motive
Authorities are still confounded as to why an “unremarkable man” would commit such a terrible crime. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/las-vegas-shooting-investigation-closed-no-motive/
Eric Church on Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting: ‘I Felt Like the Bait’
“People come to see you play, then all of a sudden they die? “ Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/eric-church-route-91-harvest-festival-shooting-i-felt-like-the-bait/
MGM Resorts Sues Las Vegas Shooting Victims Over Liability Claims
They have filed suit in federal court. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/mgm-resorts-lawsuit-las-vegas-shooting-victims-liability/
Eric Church Was a ‘Desperate Man’ After Las Vegas Shooting: ‘I Was a Little Lost’
The situation was affecting him more than he realized. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/eric-church-desperate-man-inspiration/
Punk Rockers NOFX Joke About Las Vegas Shooting Victims: ‘At Least They Were Country Fans’ [Watch]
They have not yet addressed the reaction online. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/nofx-las-vegas-shooting-victims-joke-country-fans/
Jake Owen on the After-Effects of Vegas: ‘I’m a Changed Guy’
The pain is still heavy. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jake-owen-las-vegas-shooting-changed-me/
Las Vegas Mass Shooting Survivors Get Engaged
That terrible night actually bought them closer together. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/las-vegas-shooting-survivors-engaged/
Jason Aldean Is Inspired by Route 91 Survivors: ‘I Got Nothing to Be Whining About’
This was hard for Jason, but he’ll forever be inspired by survivors. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jason-aldean-route-91-shooting-survivors-ellen/
2018 ACM Awards Artists Wearing Gold Pins to Honor Route 91 Victims
For many artists, this will mark their first time back in Vegas since the shooting. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/why-are-artists-wearing-gold-pins-851-las-vegas-shooting-victims/
Brian Kelley Prays Over Empty Las Vegas Lot, Site of Route 91 Massacre
“Every day I’ve taken some time a couple times a day to pray over this lot,” he says. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/brian-kelley-las-vegas-route-91-shooting-victims/
Artists Feel It’s ‘Crucial’ to Return to Las Vegas After Route 91 Attack
The country community is strong. And they won’t back down. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/country-artists-vegas-strong-route-91-shooting/
Shooting Survivors Want Jason Aldean to Finish His Route 91 Set: ‘It Would Be Healing’
Some of the survivors of the Route 91 Harvest Festival attack have teamed up with hopes of convincing Jason Aldean to finish his headlining set, which ended early and abruptly when a shooter opened fire on the crowd. Aldean was closing out Read More
Route 91 Festival Shooter’s Autopsy Report Offers No Motive
An autopsy report for Stephen Paddock — the man who open fired on the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas and killed 58 people — offers no clues or motive for the massacre. The Associated Press reveals that Read More
Search Warrants Name Second Person of Interest in Las Vegas Shooting Investigation
Newly unsealed documents have revealed the name of an additional person of interest in the ongoing investigation into the mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas in October of 2017. The Las Vegas Review-Journal Read More
Maren Morris Speaks Up on Gun Control: ‘We Need to Protect Ourselves & Our Children’
Maren Morris took part in a poignant Grammys tribute to concertgoers who were killed at Route 91 Harvest Festival last year, but she wants to see more action. Ahead of the show, she spoke candidly with Rolling Read More
Country Music’s ‘Tears in Heaven’ Tribute to Vegas Victims Is Grammys Standout
Eric Church, Maren Morris and Brothers Osborne stunned the crowd at the 2018 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Jan. 28) when they joined together for an emotional tribute to the victims of the Las Vegas Read More
Brothers Osborne Know Grammy Tribute to Vegas Tragedy Victims Will Be ‘Emotional’
Eric Church, Maren Morris and Brothers Osborne‘s tribute to shooting victims will be a must-see 2018 Grammy Awards moment. The country acts have the honor of using the platform to bring healing after a rough Read More
Couple Shot in Las Vegas Score Free Dream Wedding
There’s a happy ending in store for a couple who survived what can only be described as a nightmare. Jordanne Barr and Jordan Adamczyk, who were caught in the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Music Read More
Las Vegas Shooter’s ‘Disturbing’ Search History Sheds New Light on Planning His Attack
Stephen Paddock, who killed 58 people and wounded more than 700 others in a mass shooting in Las Vegas in October of 2017, carefully planned his attack for months, according to a new report published by Read More
Route 91 Harvest Festival Victims to Be Honored With Tribute at Grammy Awards
The 2018 Grammy Awards will feature a heartfelt tribute to the victims of the mass shooting that took place at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in October of 2017. Eric Church, Maren Morris and Brothers Read More
Details of Las Vegas Gunman’s Plan and Coverup Emerge
Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock went to great lengths to plan and cover up his attack at a country music festival. According to new documents the gunman was intent on thwarting the eventual investigation. While Read More
Brantley Gilbert Reveals Why He Won’t Officially Partner With NRA Country
Nobody can accuse Brantley Gilbert of being anti-gun rights, but in a recent article about country music’s relationship with gun culture, the singer reveals the surprising reason he refuses to officially partner with NRA Country. Read More
$22 Million Las Vegas Victims Fund Leaves Out Many Victims
A fund that will provide monetary compensation to victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas in October falls short of being able to pay out to certain survivors. The Los Angeles Times reports that Read More
Maren Morris on Releasing ‘Dear Hate’ After Vegas Shooting: ‘It Felt Like the Right Time’
Maren Morris made a powerful statement when she released “Dear Hate” following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1. But the track was actually years in the making. Backstage at the CMA Awards, Read More
Will Hoge Slams NRA, ‘Shameful’ Politicians in New Song ‘Thoughts & Prayers’ [Listen]
Will Hoge has had it with politicians who offer vague platitudes after each new mass shooting occurs in America. In a new song titled “Thoughts & Prayers,” the singer-songwriter slams the NRA and do-nothing political Read More
Hundreds of Las Vegas Victims File Suit Against Live Nation, MGM Resorts
Hundreds of the victims of the mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas on Oct. 1 have banded together to file suit against concert promoter Live Nation and MGM Resorts, which owns the Mandalay Read More
Cam Weighs in on Gun Control: ‘Nobody’s Trying to Take Away Guns’
The debate over gun control hits closer to home in country music after the mass shooting in Las Vegas, and Cam is among the artists who have begun speaking out on the politically charged topic Read More
Jason Aldean Rouses Crowd at All-Star Benefit for Victims: ‘I’ll Be Damned If Anybody Is Ever Gonna Stop Me’
Nobody knows better than Jason Aldean the cruel and random nature of tragedy. When he signed up for a benefit concert back in September, he was volunteering to help hurricane victims. But by the time Read More
Country Rising Raises Over $4 Million for Hurricane Relief, Las Vegas Victims
On Sunday night (Nov. 12), thousands of country fans came together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for an event called Country Rising. The sold-out benefit concert served as a fundraiser for those affected by devastating hurricanes Read More
This Facebook Page Helps Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Find Their Heroes
In the aftermath of the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival — the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern shooting, where 58 people were killed and more than 500 injured — there is hope. Read More
Gun Control, Politics and Country Music: There Is a Path Forward
After two of the worst mass shootings in American history took place just over a month apart, the ongoing debate about gun control is more vital and urgent than ever, and country music artists are Read More
Jason Aldean Says He’ll ‘Never Get Over’ Las Vegas Shooting: ‘I Hope Everybody Can Start to Heal’
Jason Aldean is trying to move forward after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the experience of being onstage amid the terror will be something that always stays with him. The 40-year-old country star gave an Read More
Jason Aldean Recounts His Experience on Stage During the Las Vegas Shooting: ‘I Thought a Speaker Had Blown’
Jason Aldean is speaking out on for the first time on camera about his experience on stage the night of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. The country star was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Read More
Remember Who Signed a Letter to Congress for Gun Control?
The gun control debate will dominate social media once again in the wake of shootings at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, as well as the recent church shooting in Texas on Nov. Read More
Chris Young Uses Music to Cope After Las Vegas Shooting Tragedy
Chris Young was at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, the night a lone gunman opened fire on a crowd of country music fans, killing 58. In the weeks since, Read More
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to Honor Las Vegas Shooting Victims at CMA Awards
The 2017 CMA Awards will be a bit darker than most years in light of recent tragedies. Brad Paisley says that he and co-host Carrie Underwood will address the mass shooting that occurred at Route 91 Harvest Festival in Read More
How Chris Young Is Moving Forward After Witnessing Vegas Shooting: ‘It Was the Most Terrifying Night of My Life’
Chris Young was just off stage watching tourmate Jason Aldean perform at Las Vegas’ Route 91 Harvest Festival Oct. 1 when a shooter opened fire, ultimately taking 58 lives to become the deadliest mass shooting Read More
Country Rising Adds Second Benefit Event After First Sells Out
Country Rising, a star-studded benefit concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 12, has just expanded. After selling out the approximate 20,000 seat arena, Country Rising added a second event, Country Rising: Downtown Jam at Read More
Security Guard Who Found Las Vegas Shooter Breaks His Silence on ‘Ellen’
Las Vegas security guard Jesus Campos has been hailed a hero for his role in stopping the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting. After canceling several interviews, Campos broke his silence on Ellen on Wednesday (Oct. 18), recounting Read More