Jake Owen, Chris Young And Other Artists Tweet From Route 91 Festival As Shooting Rampage Unfolds

Melinda Newman
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Jake Owen, Chris Young And Other Artists Tweet From Route 91 Festival As Shooting Rampage Unfolds
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Country artists on site at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas responded immediately via Twitter as shots began ringing out last Oct. 1 to let their fans know they were safe and to ask for prayers for those less fortunate.

Headliner Jason Aldean, who was on stage when the shooting occurred, was quick to take to Instagram to express his grief over the tragedy and inform fans that he and his crew were safe. At least 50 festivalgoers have died and more than 400 are injured, according to police, making it the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.

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Jake Owen who played immediately prior Aldean, sent a series of harrowing tweets, first affirming that he was ok and sending love to his baby daughter, Pearl.

Two hours later, he followed with a chilling tweet.

Jason Aldean quickly followed to address how “horrific” the night turned.

 

Tonight has been beyond horrific. I still dont 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. #heartbroken #stopthehate

A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean) on Oct 2, 2017 at 1:17am PDT

Chris Young, who was not on the bill, but was at the festival, recounted his experience as well.

Young followed up a few minutes later.

 

Big & Rich, who played the main stage before Owen let fans know they were safe.

 

Luke Combs, who was closing out the Next From Nashville secondary stage at the festival, tweeted just as news was breaking of the shooting.

Kane Brown, who played the main stage earlier in the day, simply tweeted shortly after the shooting occurred.

Lee Brice, who played the 3-day festival on Friday, also chimed in.

Martina McBride, who played Route 91 last year also offered her thoughts.

Josh Abbott shared that his fiancée was stuck in her room at the hotel, but safe. They were later reunited.

Dee Jay Silver, who opened the festival on Sunday, was at a loss for words.

Tyler Reeve, who also played the festival, shared his remarks and photos.

Muscadine Bloodline updated as the shooting occured.

Kane Brown also offered up how he felt.

Adam Craig shared his disbelief and remorse.

Dylan Scott had just left for the airport after playing the festival earlier in the day.

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