Country Stars Reaction to Connecticut Shooting [VIDEO]

Like many Americans I'm still in shock about what transpired this past Friday (12/14), after a deadly shooting that occured at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, Connecticut. 20-year-old Adam Lanza, went on a shooting spree killing 27 people including 20 children – before taking his own life. His mother was also a victim. Country artists took to Twitter, to react to the tragic event.

Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13): “I'm heartsick about the senseless tragedy in CT and praying for the families of the children and teachers who lost their lives. Unthinkable.”

Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum): “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and everyone affected in Connecticut. #newtown.”

Blake Shelton (@BlakeShelton): “Stand strong and stand united everyone... We are Americans and we are better than this. What a sad sad disgusting day this is...”

Little Big Town (@LBTMusic): “To all the families in CT suffering. We're devastated & our hearts are broken. We're praying for you and we're with you.”

Miranda Lambert (@Miranda_Lambert): “I'm praying for those babies and all the victims of the Connecticut shooting. May God bring peace to the families.”

The Band Perry (@thebandperry): “Our hearts are broken for the families in Connecticut...Please join us in prayer for these families.”

Martina McBride (@martinamcbride): “The world will never be the same. Heartbroken. Newton, CT we are with you”

Thompson Square (@thompsonsquare): “Our hearts are breaking over the Sandy Hook school shooting. God bless the families. Keifer and Shawna.”

Lee Brice (@leebrice): “Love those around you and never take a single day for granted! Such a terrible tragedy today, keep all of those affected in your prayers.”

Sara Evans (@saraevansmusic): “Words cannot express my sorrow and condolences for all who lost precious lives in CT today. I am praying so hard for you all. God Bless you.”

Jana Kramer (@kramergirl): “Absolutely disgusted to land and hear such awful news. My heart goes out to everyone in Connecticut. Truly heart breaking. #praying.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost a loved one or child in this this very tragic moment in our nation's history. May God Bless and comfort all those in need.

(Source:CMT.com)