What was supposed to be a night of good music, lip syncing, and dancing turned out to be one of the most deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Terrorist Stephen Paddock let off rounds of shots from the upper floor of the nearby Mandalay Resort & Casino into a crowd of about 22,000 concert-goers.
Headline artist Jason Aldean was rocking the crowd at the sold out Route 91 Harvest Festival, while violence disrupted his set. It took him a while to notice what was going on, but he immediately fled to safety with his band and family as soon as he noticed the disaster. Over 50 lives were lost, and at least 400 people were injured.
Dozens of other country artists performed throughout the weekend including, Eric Church, Sam Hunt and Maren Morris. The performers confirmed that they were safe and expressed their sorrow and prayers to those affected by this act of terror.
Jake Owen, who played the main stage before Aldean, tweeted: “Praying for everyone here in Vegas. I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight. We are okay. Others arent. Please pray.”
Check out a few more messages from the performers of the Route 91 Harvest Festival:
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
Just hearing about active shooting at Route 91 Festival in Vegas. Take cover and get safe immediately! Prayers to everyone there.
— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) October 2, 2017
This world is sick 😔
— Kane Brown (@kanebrown) 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
https://twitter.com/mrBobbyBones/status/914768611000160256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnation%2Fla-na-las-vegas-mandalay-bay-20171001-story.html’
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 AbboŦŦ (@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 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 AbboŦŦ (@joshabbottband) October 2, 2017
My heart is breaking we were just there Friday! My prayers are with everyone @Route91Harvest
— Michael Ray (@Michaelraymusic) October 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/leebrice/status/914744524685103104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fnation%2Fla-na-las-vegas-mandalay-bay-20171001-story.html
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
Active shooter at @Route91Harvest in Vegas. We're safe. Love you guys.
— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) October 2, 2017
Really no words. Will never understand how people can do these things. Keep these people in your prayers… #vegas
— Tyler Reeve (@tylerreeve) October 2, 2017
Active shooter at Route 91 in Las Vegas. Us and the band are safe currently. Pray
— Muscadine Bloodline (@MuscadineBLine) 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
Can't believe last night really happened. My heart is broken for all of the victims… So thankful my family and guys are all safe.
— Adam Craig (@AdamCraigMusic) October 2, 2017
Watching the sun come up in Las Vegas…. I’ve got no words
— Dee Jay Silver (@deejaysilver1) October 2, 2017
