Country Music World Reacts

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The country music industry is reeling after a mass shooting killed at least 59 people and injured hundreds more at a Las Vegas music festival.

WSMV-TV4 reports Many of the artists, backstage workers and fans who witnessed the shooting live in Middle Tennessee.

Monday morning, some of those witnesses shared their accounts with NashFM’s radio show, which is broadcast in markets around the country.

“So much of the community that was out in Vegas just happens to call the Music City home, too,” said radio host Ty Bentli.

“It will be interesting to see how CMA Fest goes, if security will be changed at that,” said radio host Kelly Ford. “It will be interesting to see if our listeners, many of whom were out there, if it will affect how they go to concerts.

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The hosts encouraged country music fans to continue going to live shows and supporting their favorite artists despite the tragedy.