Jason Aldean on Las Vegas mass shooting: 'Beyond horrific'
Jason Aldean called a mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas late Sunday night “beyond horrific” and confirmed that his crew and family is safe following the attack, which left at least 50 dead and more than 200 injured and is now the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
“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,” Aldean wrote on Instagram. “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.” He added the hashtags #heartbroken and #stopthehate.
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Insane.... this JUST happened. #PrayForVegas pic.twitter.com/RWgjFW7BHy
— Luke Broadlick (@LukeBroadlick) October 2, 2017
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, numerous members of the country music community offered prayers and thoughts for the victims.
Praying for everyone at #HarvestFestival. There are no words right now that suffice.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) October 2, 2017
Watching this horrific news from Las Vegas and Route 91 Festival. We played this festival last year. Praying for everyone's safety.
— Martina McBride (@martinamcbride) October 2, 2017
Praying for everyone here in Vegas. I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight. We are okay. Others arent. Please pray.
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) October 2, 2017
This world is sick ????
— Kane Brown (@kanebrown) October 2, 2017
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 & safe.
— Lauren Alaina (@Lauren_Alaina) 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
Other stars to speak out on social media included Mandy Moore, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, and more.
Las Vegas. No words.???? Victims and their families are in our thoughts and prayers. This is absolutely horrific and devastating.
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) October 2, 2017
Horrifying scenes in Las Vegas. My heart and soul is with all the victims & their families and friends. Everybody please stay safe.
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) October 2, 2017
Praying for all the innocent victims and their families in Las Vegas - Céline xx... #LasVegas
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) October 2, 2017
Can we discuss the loss of rights of people going to a concert because of the lack of assault rifle regulations?
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) October 2, 2017
Horrified to hear about the shooting in #LasVegas. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Praying for everyone's safety ????????
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) October 2, 2017
This is heartbreaking to learn about! Things have got to change! ????????
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) October 2, 2017
????las vegas.
— Monica Lewinsky (@MonicaLewinsky) October 2, 2017
I am at a loss watching Las Vegas. My only thought is that amount of rounds in automatic rifle should not be available or made or allowed.
— Holly Marie Combs (@H_Combs) October 2, 2017
I can't believe what just happened in Las Vegas! What is our world coming to?! ???? My prayers go out to the victims & their families. ????
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) October 2, 2017
devastated for Las Vegas. active shooter near Mandalay Bay. please please please seek cover and get away from the area
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) October 2, 2017
No words, just absolutely sick to my stomach.... Vegas be safe. Prayers to victims. ????
— Kendra Wilkinson (@KendraWilkinson) October 2, 2017
I can't sleep. I'm sick to my stomach about this. Why? I wanna say pray, but if there is a god, why did this happen?I'm disgusted and so sad
— Kaitlyn Bristowe (@kaitlynbristowe) October 2, 2017
Vegas keep safe. I'm so sorry for what is happening right now. It is horrific just to see the videos.. I can't imagine what you are feeling.
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) October 2, 2017
Just heard the terrible news about the shooting in Las Vegas. Totally in shock. #PrayingForVegas
— Armin van Buuren (@arminvanbuuren) October 2, 2017
Hearing crazy news coming out of my hometown... Las Vegas, please, stay safe.
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) October 2, 2017
Can't believe my eyes. My prayers are with everyone in #Vegas. Please take shelter. This is unreal. ???? praying for your safety.
— Christina Milian (@ChristinaMilian) October 2, 2017
Prayers up right now for Las Vegas ????????????????????????
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) October 2, 2017
Praying for everyone in Las Vegas tonite. Please get to safety, help one another out. This is absolutely horrific. Our hearts are broken.
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) October 2, 2017
Thank you to the Las Vegas first responders, in the thick of the terrible shootings there. Your actions helped save lives tonight.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 2, 2017
Don't even know what to say. To be in Vegas while this is happening, brings a pain to my heart. My team and I are safe Thank God! Prayers up
— Trey Songz (@TreySongz) 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
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
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) October 2, 2017
Terrible news in Vegas last night. Praying for the victims & families as well as the hearts & minds of America. Good will overcome this evil
— NEW ALBUM OUT OCT 27 (@GrangerSmith) October 2, 2017
Thoughts with all affected by the terrible attack in #LasVegas. Keep safe & look out for one another.
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) October 2, 2017
50+ souls. Hundreds injured. 1 terroristic psychotic with an absurdly powerful weapon. Pure madness. Get these weapons off the streets!!! https://t.co/0CUAa12meJ
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) October 2, 2017
I am saddest first for the victims in LV & their families. My 2nd sadness is that there is no promise we can make them that isn't now false.
— John Hodgman (@hodgman) October 2, 2017
P R A Y // F O R // V E G A S • My heart and prayers go out to everyone that has been affected by the tragic events that occurred in Vegas. pic.twitter.com/QKGy30JJnl
— Brett Young (@BrettYoungMusic) October 2, 2017
Horrific evil in Vegas last night--praying for all the victims, the injured and their families.
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) October 2, 2017
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President Donald Trump also offered his “warmest condolensces and sympathies” to the victims.
My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2017
