As news broke late Sunday night (Oct. 1) and early Monday morning (Oct. 2) that there had been a shooting at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nev., members of the country music community began to share their love, support and prayers to those involved.
Jason Aldean, who was headlining the final night of the three-day festival, was performing when the shooting began, shortly after 10PM local time.
Other artists who performed at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, which ran Sept. 29-Oct. 1, include Chris Young, Jake Owen, Sam Hunt, Eric Church, Maren Morris, the Brothers Osborne and Luke Combs.
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Gunfire can be heard breaking out as Jason Aldean performed in Las Vegas; at least 50 people are dead, 200 injured https://t.co/Fg1inPTxhn pic.twitter.com/QZ1WllHKjp
— ABC News (@ABC) October 2, 2017
Artists speak out as the terrorist event unfolded:
Spent I don't know how long on the floor of a trailer behind the stage… know multiple people are dead. Listening to that gunfire…
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) October 2, 2017
Gun shots!!! Vegas. Pray to god. Love you guys. Love you Pearl.
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) October 2, 2017
Gun shots were ringing off of the stage rigging and road cases. No one knew where to go..thank you LVPD and responders for keeping us safe
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) October 2, 2017
Active shooter at @Route91Harvest in Vegas. We're safe. Love you guys.
— Luke Combs (@LukeCombsMusic) October 2, 2017
Me, the band, and crew are all safe. Been a long night, gonna try to get some sleep. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.
— Luke Combs (@LukeCombsMusic) October 2, 2017
This world is sick 😔
— Kane Brown (@kanebrown) October 2, 2017
Active shooter by us in Vegas. Say some prayers
— Josh Abbott (@joshabbottband) October 2, 2017
Everyone in JAB is accounted for. They evacuated us from Mandalay. My fiancée is still in room. They won't let me in but she's safe
— Josh Abbott (@joshabbottband) October 2, 2017
I'll never unhear those gunshots; and our band & crew will never forget how that moment made them feel. Our hearts are with all the victims
— Josh Abbott (@joshabbottband) October 2, 2017
Prayers to everyone at @Route91Harvest in Las Vegas. We are ok, had literally just left for the airport. 🙏🏼 What is wrong with this world!!
— Dylan Scott (@DylanScottCntry) October 2, 2017
Everyone in the B&R camp is ok thoughts and prayers to everyone in vegas at #Route91
— Big & Rich (@bigandrich) October 2, 2017
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.
— John Rich (@johnrich) October 2, 2017
Other artists who played Route 91 Harvest speak out:
To those that attended Route 91 Harvest Festival. @Route91Harvest pic.twitter.com/t60bnQ6lsw
— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) October 2, 2017
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
Other members of the community express their emotions:
There are no words to express the helplessness and sorrow my broken heart feels for the victims in Vegas and their families.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) October 2, 2017
— K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) October 2, 2017
Just sad. And so sorry for the fans who came to sing and dance and be free and happy. thinking of everyone there & my friend @Jason_Aldean.
— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) October 2, 2017
This is heartbreaking. I cannot believe this tragic news. My heart and my prayers are with everyone affected by this horrific tragedy. So so sad.
— Hunter Hayes (@HunterHayes) October 2, 2017
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
💔my heart. @Route91Harvest.
— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) October 2, 2017
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
— Jon Pardi (@JonPardi) October 2, 2017
Stilled and speechless… Our hearts and prayers are with everyone involved and affected. – KU
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) October 2, 2017
Last night the music community was shaken to its core by a senseless, tragic event. We grieve for the victims and all those affected. pic.twitter.com/wivKQVxBqn
— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) October 2, 2017
#PrayforVegas pic.twitter.com/elbA0aDlaP
— Dustin Lynch (@dustinlynch) October 2, 2017
— Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) October 2, 2017
🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/41f0RIDCj3
— Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) October 2, 2017