Country music artists are reacting after a gunman opened fire in Las Vegas, killing at least 50 and injuring more than 200.
The incident happened at the Route 91 Harvest Festival just off the Las Vegas Strip, across the street from the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
Las Vegas Police: At Least 50 Dead In Shooting
Country music star Jason Aldean was performing when the shots rang out.
He posted on Instagram just before 4:30 a.m. EDT. "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. 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."
For families looking to locate missing loved ones, please call 1-866-535-5654.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
Facebook has made it possible for you to find out if a loved one is safe by using its Safety Check feature. Click here to see a full list of bands and crews who've checked in as safe.
"My plans are to go home and kiss my little girl and thank God that I'm able to do that," Singer Jake Owen, who witnessed the shooting, says pic.twitter.com/HckDm3DYFE
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2017
Other artists have also tweeted out that they're safe, including Chris Young, Muscadine Bloodline, Luke Combs and Big and Rich.
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
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
Everyone in the B&R camp is ok thoughts and prayers to everyone in vegas at #Route91
— Big & Rich (@bigandrich) 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
Active shooter at @Route91Harvest in Vegas. We're safe. Love you guys.
— Luke Combs (@LukeCombsMusic) October 2, 2017
Jake Owen performed right before Aldean, tweeting out: "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."
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
Nashville's Storme Warren from Sirius XM just confirmed that he is safe but "heartbroken and shattered."
Safe in Vegas. Heartbroken and shattered at the events of a few hours ago. Praying for all.
— storme warren (@stormewarren) October 2, 2017
— Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) October 2, 2017
One year ago we played Route 91 on Sunday night. Our prayers are with all the first responders, artists, crew and mostly the country fans. pic.twitter.com/CTGg7Qm6MJ
— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) October 2, 2017
Woke up to such horrible news. We are praying for the victims and their families. May the Lord bring some comfort to them.
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) October 2, 2017
Oh no! How can this be happening? I am praying for the families and friends of those who were shot. 😔🙏 #route91#lasvegashttps://t.co/FPoLYPhVZs
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) October 2, 2017
— K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) October 2, 2017
💔my heart. @Route91Harvest.
— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) October 2, 2017
Love and prayers being sent to everyone in Vegas.
— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) October 2, 2017
Words can't begin explain my sadness. My family and I are praying for the victims of this tragedy. Truly heartbroken.
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) 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
A way to help Las Vegas... donate blood to your local @RedCross. If you're near Vegas, donate there.
— Bobby Bones Show (@bobbybonesshow) October 2, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all our friends and everyone affected by the tragedy at the Route 91 Festival in Las Vegas. #prayforvegas
— TJ MartellFoundation (@tjmartell) October 2, 2017
Stilled and speechless... Our hearts and prayers are with everyone involved and affected. - KU
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) October 2, 2017
CMA & the Country Music community are deeply saddened today and send our support and prayers to all the victims in Las Vegas.
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) 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 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
🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/41f0RIDCj3
— Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) October 2, 2017
My heart goes out to all of our friends, jasonaldean, our music family and fans in Las Vegas.… https://t.co/Q1iInOWG8Q
— Reba (@reba) October 2, 2017
