Jason Aldean and More Celebrities React to the Las Vegas Shooting on Social Media
“Tonight has been beyond horrific.”
Following the killing of 50 and injuring of over 400 at a Jason Aldean concert in Las Vegas—the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history—an outpouring of sympathy has come quick on social media.
Jason Aldean, who was on stage during the shooting, has put out a statement on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZvRZnogBrI
“Tonight has been beyond horrific,” he began.
“I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that me and my crew are safe,” Aldean added. “My Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight.”
Brittany Aldean, Jason’s wife, also confirmed she was safe following the shooting.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZvRnRQhprm
President Donald Trump was among the first to chime in, which was soon followed by Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
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
Michelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 2, 2017
Las Vegas, we are grieving with you—the victims, those who lost loved ones, the responders, & all affected by this cold-blooded massacre.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 2, 2017
The country music world has been particularly sympathetic. Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Big & Rich and more chimed in while Jake Owen and Chris Young were actually in attendance and tweeted out their experiences.
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
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
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
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
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
This world is sick 😔
— Kane Brown (@kanebrown) 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
I love country music, our fans, and our industry. We are a family. And we are hurting together… https://t.co/fnWRN1HFMn
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) 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
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The celebrity world followed.
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
Completely heartbroken over the news this morning. Keeping the victims of last night's tragedy in Las Vegas in my prayers 🙏 #PrayForLasVegas pic.twitter.com/ay0BP86om0
— Britney Spears 🌹🚀 (@britneyspears) October 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/914826852660899842
Getting sick of waking up to a world that shows so much hate and anger. More love. Def more love for the innocent suffering in Las Vegas. 🙏🏼
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) October 2, 2017
…My thoughts and prayers go out to the families that have been affected by this and to all the people that have lost their lives way too soon! Las Vegas I love you and stand with you🙌🏻
— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) October 2, 2017
Love and prayers to my family and friends in Las Vegas on this terrible morning
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) October 2, 2017
Praying for all the innocent victims and their families in Las Vegas – Céline xx… #LasVegas
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) October 2, 2017
My heart is breaking for everyone in Vegas tonight. Simply devastating. So much loss.
— Kelly Clarkson 🍷💔☀️ (@kellyclarkson) October 2, 2017
Woke up to the most devastating news about Las Vegas. I’m praying for everyone in Las Vegas!
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) October 2, 2017
Waking up to this horrible news in Las Vegas is so heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who were tragically involved
— Abel Tesfaye (@theweeknd) October 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheChainsmokers/status/914860997214486528
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
Saying a prayer for all the victims & their loved ones, also for the residents & visitors of Las Vegas! This was a horrific act of terror!!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) October 2, 2017
My heart goes out to all those affected my this senseless tragedy in Las Vegas.
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) October 2, 2017
This situation in Vegas is horrific!!!
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/emmyrossum/status/914848797041213440
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
Can't believe the news today. Las Vegas is like a second home to me. Sending my thoughts and love to the affected ones.
— Alesso (@Alesso) October 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/lorde/status/914849607036887043
Hearing crazy news coming out of my hometown… Las Vegas, please, stay safe.
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) October 2, 2017
Details on the gunman—dead on the scene from a self-inflected gunshot wound—and the many victims are still pouring in.
We’ll all need some goodwill on Twitter to keep going.