Photo by David Becker/Getty ImagesAs the nation and the world try to make sense of the mass shooting in Las Vegas Sunday night that left at least 50 dead and 200 injured, the country music community is reaching out, after a tragedy that hits particularly close to home.
The shooting took place during two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean‘s set at the Route 91 Harvest festival.
Here’s how the stars were processing their grief Monday morning on social media:
Shania Twain: Heartbroken over the news of Vegas. My thoughts with all the innocent victims and their families x
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 & my friend Jason Aldean.
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.
Chris Janson: Heartbreaking news this morning. We are praying for everyone. Jesus, be with these people. Unbelievable. This world makes me sad.
Grand Ole Opry: Our hearts are completely broken over the news from Las Vegas. We are praying for the victims and our entire country music family.
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!
Eli Young Band: Nothing clever to say today. How do we explain this to our children?How do we as artists and fans wrap our heads around this? #prayforvegas
LeAnn Rimes: Waking up to the most devastating news from Vegas. Praying for everyone caught in the midst of this horrific act. Praying for the souls lost. Praying for their loved ones. Praying for even just a moment of peace for everyone’s hearts today.
Pistol Annies‘ Angaleena Presley: Hug someone. Hold a hand. Smile at a stranger. Mass love is the only defense from such madness.
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.
Neal McCoy: Absolutely Heartbroken,,,, Prayers up for all the folks, fans, artists, victims and families for everyone suffering in Las Vegas…
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