You think Prince didn’t have an influence on country music? Read what some country singers have to say about Prince’s death.
Blake Shelton told Extra: “I never met the guy and I wish I could have… It’s beyond sad, feels like one of those days there was an attack somewhere, it’s that big of a blow… I don’t think anybody saw this coming… I’m still not sure why this had to happen… I still can’t believe we’re talking about it right now.”
“Sad to hear this today. He was One of the best to ever grace the stage. – Jason Aldean
“So sad to hear about the passing of an incredible musician and performer. He was one of the greats.” – Luke Bryan
“Once again Heaven’s band just got even more incredible. One of my absolute idols. Thank you for showing me what true greatness is!” – Darius Rucker
Most of you know what a huge Prince fan I am. I’m still in shock, like all of his fans. Can’t believe it. RIP Prince. – Trisha Yearwood
“Oh no. No no no. Not another! So sad. Rest in peace Prince.” – Brad Paisley
“I can’t imagine music or my teenage life without this genius album. May you rest in peace on the wings of doves.” – Faith Hill
“Already a bad year for losing musical legends. Gigantic kick to crotch to lose Prince so young. So sad.” – Zac Brown Band
Keith Urban – “The very first time I saw him was on MTV, you know? ‘1999,’ I guess was the song and video. That period you saw so many artists come and go, one hit wonder sort of thing, but there was something immediate about that track and about him and the way he performed. It was no surprise that that was going to be something of legend. That catalog of his is just mind-blowing. You kind of have to ask guitar players about Prince, because most people don’t seem to know (about his guitar playing), but every guitarist I’ve ever talked to knows he was a monster on guitar. Certainly when you went and saw him live, you’re just like, ‘Omigod! That’s you! You played on the records? Omigod!’
