Country Artists Respond To Vegas Incident

Several Country artists took to TWITTER to express their thoughts and prayers regarding the tragedy in LAS VEGAS last night during the ROUTE 91 HARVEST FESTIVAL (NET NEWS 10/2).

• JASON ALDEAN: “Tonight has been beyond horrific. I still don’t know what to say, but wanted to let everyone know that me and my crew are safe. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night.”
• BRETT ELDREDGE: “My heart hurts… What in the world?! Let’s all show VEGAS we have their back in this madness. Praying for all of the victims and for the Country music community. Damn, this hits close to home. We WILL get through this.”
• THOMAS RHETT: “I can’t even fathom what happened in VEGAS. My heart is broken. My love and all my prayers go out this MORNING to every family and friend who suffered loss and everyone who was there. May GOD be with you through this tragic time.”
• KEITH URBAN: “Stilled and speechless… Our hearts and prayers are with everyone involved and affected.”
• THE CADILLAC THREE: “Disbelief at the senseless violence last night in LAS VEGAS [at ROUTE 91 HARVEST FESTIVAL].”
• CARRIE UNDERWOOD: “Woke up to such horrible news. We are praying for the victims and their families. May the LORD bring some comfort to them.”
• MAREN MORRIS: “Played ROUTE 91 in VEGAS the night before last. We were all singing. I’m in shock over this. Heartbroken for all those lives taken too soon.”
• DREW BALDRIDGE: “My heart goes out to everyone involved in this shooting. We played FRIDAY night and to hear about the shooting today tears me up. Prayers.”
• KELSEA BALLERINI: “Just sad. And, so sorry for the fans who came to sing and dance and be free and happy. Thinking of everyone there and my friend, [JASON ALDEAN].”
• DANIELLE BRADBERY: “Praying. Praying hard. I cannot imagine the fear of those who were in VEGAS or had loved ones in VEGAS last night. To the artists, the crews, and the fans — y’all are family. I want to wrap my arms around each and every one of you. Sending every ounce of love I have to those affected by this senseless tragedy.”
• BRETT YOUNG: “Pray for VEGAS. My heart and prayers go out to everyone that has been affected by the tragic events that occurred in VEGAS.”
• CANAAN SMITH: “Can’t believe this really happened… GOD have mercy! So horrific.”
• RAELYNN: “50 dead and 200 injured. Words can’t even describe the sadness I feel right now. Innocent people’s [lives] taken. Mothers, fathers, daughters, and sons. So many people lost someone they loved today. A lot of my friends were there working and performing. I just don’t understand the hate in the world right now. You should be able to go to a concert and enjoy yourself without worrying about your life. I pray that JESUS would be with all the [families] that lost a loved one or someone injured. I’m also praying for all the crew, musicians, and artists. I can’t imagine how scared you were. This is tragic. Praying for this all to stop and peace in the world.”
• CHRIS JANSON: “Heartbreaking news this morning. We are praying for everyone. JESUS, be with these people. Unbelievable. This world makes me sad.”
• OLD DOMINION: “Devastating news about VEGAS. We were not there, but these were our friends [and] fans under attack. Spread love, love, love — it is much needed.”
• BRAD PAISLEY: “Paying for everyone at [Harvest Festival]. There are no words right now that suffice.”
• CASSADEE POPE: “Another night meant for unity [and] music destroyed by pure evil. [My heart] is [with] those affected, including my friends who played the festival.”
• CRAIG MORGAN: “My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragedy in VEGAS.”
• TYLER FARR: “Didn’t expect to wake up to see this this morning. Prayers out to everyone affected by this tragic event in LAS VEGAS.”
• SHANIA TWAIN: “Heartbroken over the news of VEGAS. My thoughts with all the innocent victims and their families.”
• LUKE BRYAN: “Words can’t begin explain my sadness. My family and I are praying for the victims of this tragedy. Truly heartbroken.”
• CHRIS YOUNG: “I’m not gonna say anything else other than I’m lucky to be alive, as are many others, and so many people are gone… This is heartbreaking.”
• JOHN RICH: “We are ok, but our fans and friends are not. This is the worst of humanity at work. Praying for the victims in VEGAS tonight.”
• MIRANDA LAMBERT: “My heart. [ROUTE 91 HARVEST].”
• KACEY MUSGRAVES: “Just hearing about VEGAS. Noooooooo. Heartbroken for VEGAS [and] the Country community. Numbingly terrifying. Wtf.”
• REBA MCENTIRE: “My heart goes out to all of our friends, [JASON ALDEAN], our music family, and fans in LAS VEGAS. I’m praying for your healing. I pray GOD puts his arms around you. This is so sad and devastating. I can’t understand it. #PrayForVegas. #PrayForPeace.”
• MARTINA MCBRIDE: “Watching this horrific news from LAS VEGAS and ROUTE 91 FESTIVAL. We played this festival last year. Praying for everyone’s safety.”
• JAKE OWEN: “Praying for everyone here in VEGAS. I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight. We are okay. Others arent’. Please pray.” […] “Gun shots were ringing off of the stage rigging and road cases. No one knew where to go. Thank you, [LAS VEGAS Police Department] and responders for keeping us safe.”
• LAUREN ALAINA: “Praying for everyone at ROUTE 91. That crowd was one of the best I’ve played for all year. This news is devastating. My camp is home [and] safe.”
• DAN + SHAY: “Feeling absolutely helpless watching the VEGAS situation unfold via social media. Fans, friends, artists, crews, everybody — please be safe. This is so scary.”
• DAVID NAIL: “Beyond difficult to control my emotions this morning. This is just so tragic, and so close to home, and will forever change so many!”
• CHASE BRYANT: “There are some sick people in today’s world. Praying for my friends in VEGAS!”
• HIGH VALLEY: “Can’t believe the news. In shock. Too close to home. #PrayForVegas.”
• CHRIS LANE: “Prayers going out to everyone in VEGAS!!”
• LEANN RIMES: “Praying for the souls lost. Praying for their loved ones. Praying for even just a moment of peace for everyone’s hearts today.”
• SCOTTY MCCREERY: “Wow. Y’all join me in praying for VEGAS [right now].”
• CARLY PEARCE: “Woke up [and] am shocked to hear of the devastation in VEGAS last night. Praying for all of the victims. What a tragedy. #PrayForVegas.”
• DEVIN DAWSON: “In shock hearing about VEGAS [and] ROUTE 91. Many friends okay — still worried about others. Please send any updates.”
• BLAKE SHELTON: “My deepest sympathies and prayers to anyone [who] has been affected by the VEGAS shooting last night. I don’t even know anymore… Why?”
• BRIAN KELLY: “Speechless and sick to my stomach and heartbroken over VEGAS. Praying, praying, praying for all the victims and their families. GOD bless.”
• LITTLE BIG TOWN: “One year ago, we played ROUTE 91 on SUNDAY night. Our prayers are with all the first responders, artists, crew, and mostly, the Country fans.”
• RUNAWAY JUNE: “Completely heartbroken about what happened in VEGAS. Cannot comprehend an evil like that. Sending out all of our love and prayers.”
• DUSTIN LYNCH: “Praying for all those at [ROUTE 91 HARVEST FESTIVAL].”

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