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Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Brad Paisley And More React To Kobe Bryant Death

The sudden death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant has been felt in the country music community today as many artists have posted their sadness and reaction. Here is what some…

Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Brad Paisley And More React To Kobe Bryant Death
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The sudden death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant has been felt in the country music community today as many artists have posted their sadness and reaction.

Here is what some artist had to say on Instagram:

Jason Aldean: "So sad to hear about the passing of @kobebryant and his daughter today. I literally am sick to my stomach. Always loved watching him play. Definitely one of the greatest of all time. Our sincere condolences go out to his wife and their whole family. I will forever treasure this jersey he signed for me a couple years ago."

Kane Brown: "R.I.P TO THE LEGEND @kobebryant."

Brad Paisley: No words
Devastating news
Life is precious. Let’s love one another.
#kobebryant #restinpeace

Chris Young: "I don’t even know what to say...seeing news like this is so incredibly sad. RIP Kobe #legend."

Rascal Flatt's Gary LeVox: "I have no words for the loss of Kobe. I pray for his family today with all of my heart. God says that he’s close to the brokenhearted and today the entire world is brokenhearted. #RIP #Legends #Icon."

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