Last night (Oct. 2) at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater, the Music City community gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Speakers included Nashville mayor Megan Barry, Charles Esten, Amy Grant and more. The vigil also included performances by Vince Gill, Alison Krauss with Barry Bales, Ron Block, Sidney and…… MORE
Maren Morris Releases New Song, “Dear Hate,” to Benefit Victims of Las Vegas Shooting [Listen]
Yesterday (Oct. 2), Maren Morris released a new song, “Dear Hate,” which features vocals from Vince Gill. According to Maren’s statement on Instagram, her proceeds from the song will benefit the Music City Cares Fund, which was established by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to support the victims of the Las Vegas massacre on…… MORE
Jason Aldean Releases 2nd Statement After Vegas Attack: “My Heart Aches for the Victims and Their Families”
Jason Aldean, who was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival when a gunman opened fire on the crowd, released his second statement via Instagram late last night (Oct. 2). Jason beckons everyone “to come together and stop the hate” after 59 people were killed and more than 500 were injured during the assault. You…… MORE
Country Stars React to the News of Tom Petty’s Death, Including Reba, Shania Twain, Midland, Jason Isbell & More
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Tom Petty, 66, died on Monday, Oct. 2 at 8:40 p.m. PT. at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital after being found unresponsive on Sunday, Oct. 1. Petty rose to fame in the 1970s as the frontman for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, selling more than 80 million albums over…… MORE
Legendary Rocker Tom Petty Is Dead at 66
Tom Petty, 66, died on Monday, Oct. 2. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member was rushed to the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital from his Malibu home after being found unresponsive on Sunday, Oct. 1. He died Monday evening at 8:40 p.m. PT. Petty’s death was confirmed by Tony Dimitriades, his longtime manager. “On…… MORE
Exclusive: Big & Rich’s John Rich Says the Las Vegas Massacre Is “Gonna Change the Way Concerts Happen . . . the Reverberations of It Are Epic”
Big & Rich performed during Day 3 of the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, a short time before a gunman opened fire on the crowd during Jason Aldean’s headlining set, which killed more than 50 people and injured more than 500. The duo’s John Rich talked to morning show Ty,…… MORE
Exclusive Photo Gallery: Day 3 of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Before Mass Shooting, Including Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Kane Brown & More
Nash Country Daily had a photographer onsite for Day 3 of the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1 before a gunman opened fire on the crowd during Jason Aldean’s headlining set, killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 500. Below are photos of fans and performers—including Jason Aldean, Jake…… MORE
Listen to Jake Owen’s Eye-Witness Account of Mass Shooting in Las Vegas on “Today Show”
Jake Owen shared his eye-witness account of the mass shooting in Las Vegas on the Today show this morning (Oct. 2). Jake was onstage at the Route 91 Harvest Festival when a gunman opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 400. “I…… MORE
Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Reba, Thomas Rhett & More Post Prayers & Messages of Love for Victims of Mass Shooting
More than 50 people are confirmed dead and more than 400 injured after a “lone wolf” gunman opened fire during Jason Aldean’s set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas last night (Oct. 1). Many people in the country music community have been reaching out via social media to share their prayers and…… MORE
Jason Aldean Releases a Statement After Mass Shooting: “Tonight Has Been Beyond Horrific”
More than 50 people are confirmed dead and more than 400 injured after a “lone wolf” gunman opened fire during Jason Aldean’s set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas last night (Oct. 1). The male suspect, a 64-year-old local resident, has been killed. The suspect fired on the crowd from the 32nd…… MORE
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