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Horror and heartbreak: Country stars react to Vegas shooting
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Horror and heartbreak: Country stars react to Vegas shooting

From the Videos capture scenes of deadly Las Vegas shooting series
  • Oct 2, 2017
  • Oct 2, 2017 Updated Feb 14, 2018

Country stars took to social media to express their sadness after the mass shooting in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.

Luke Combs via Instagram

This is a photo from just a short few hours ago. I wanted to post a photo of what this festival was supposed to be about and not give this horrible person the recognition he so desperately wanted. I am incredibly saddened by tonight's events and while I'm thankful that me and all of my band and crew are alive and unharmed, I can't help but hurt for all the people who weren't as fortunate and the pain their loved ones must feel. Keep Vegas, these fans, and all of the country music community in your thoughts and prayers, we could sure use it tonight. Thank you.

A post shared by Luke Combs (@lukecombsmusic) on Oct 2, 2017 at 3:43am PDT

Thomas Rhett via Twitter

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— Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) October 2, 2017

Luke Bryan via Twitter

Words can't begin explain my sadness. My family and I are praying for the victims of this tragedy. Truly heartbroken.

— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) October 2, 2017

Brad Paisley via Instagram

I love country music, our fans, and our industry. We are a family. And we are hurting together today. God be with the victims. #prayforvegas

A post shared by Brad Paisley (@bradpaisley) on Oct 2, 2017 at 7:07am PDT

Maren Morris via Twitter

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.

— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) October 2, 2017

Carrie Underwood via Twitter

Woke up to such horrible news. We are praying for the victims and their families. May the Lord bring some comfort to them.

— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) October 2, 2017

Keith Urban via Twitter

Stilled and speechless... Our hearts and prayers are with everyone involved and affected. - KU

— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) October 2, 2017

Reba McEntire via Instagram

My heart goes out to all of our friends, @jasonaldean, 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

A post shared by Reba (@reba) on Oct 2, 2017 at 5:35am PDT

Brett Eldredge via Twitter

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— Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) October 2, 2017
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