Jason Aldean cancels weekend concerts 'out of respect' for victims

Aldean was on stage Sunday night at the Route 91 Harvest Festival on the Las Vegas Strip when gunman Stephen Paddock began shooting spree at those enjoying the country concert from the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

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He was captured on video quickly running off stage in the terrifying moment concertgoers realized the situation.

In a statement Tuesday evening, the star said that because of what happened in Las Vegas, his team has decided to cancel three shows in California that were scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

“As a result of what happened in Las Vegas this week, we have decided to cancel this coming weekend’s show. I feel like out of respect for the victims, their families and our fans, it is the right thing to do. It has been an emotional time for everyone involved this week, so we plan to take some time to mourn the ones we have lost and be close with our family and friends,” Aldean’s tweet read.

“Our plan is to resume the tour the following week in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our first time back onstage will be a very tough and emotional thing for us, but we will all get through it together and honor the people we lost by doing the only thing we know how to do – play our songs for them. I hope everyone understands why we can’t play this weekend and I’m sorry if anyone is disappointed.”