“We are heartbroken”: Industry reacts to Route 91 tragedy

Promoter Live Nation and a host of industry associations are among those to have paid their respects to the 59 people known to have died in Sunday's 'lone wolf' attack

Alison Krauss and the Cox Family perform at the vigil in Nashville © CMA

Live Nation, the promoter behind Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas, has issued a heartfelt statement in response to Sunday night’s massacre, saying the events are “beyond our comprehension” and promising to do “everything in our power” to support the victims and their families.

More than 59 people are now known to have lost their lives after a gunman, Stephen Paddock, opened fire on the open-air country music festival from the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay hotel. His…

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