Reactions began pouring in on social media on Friday after the news broke that country music world had lost both Don Williams and Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry. Blake Shelton‏: Found this picture of me and my old friend Troy a few days ago.. I am heart broken. https://twitter.com/blakeshelton/status/906256612612079616 Blake Shelton: Also just hearing about the passing of Don Williams.. terrible day. Charlie Daniels‏: I remember the night I got to tell Troy and Eddie they were going to become members of the Grand Ol Opry. So sad https://twitter.com/CharlieDaniels/status/906254144759091200 Brad Paisley‏: God bless you Troy Gentry. Heartbroken and in disbelief. Rascal Flatts‏: Shocked and saddened by the sudden, tragic loss of Troy today. He was a friend and a good man. Prayers go out to his precious family. Chris Young: And Don Williams has passed… what a legend… this is truly a sad day for country music #RIP Jason Aldean‏: RIP “T-Roy” #MontgomeryGentry Lee Brice‏: The world changed today. Country music lost both a Friend and a Hero. Troy Gentry and Don Williams, you both will be dearly missed.. Jerrod Niemann: No! Not Don Williams & Troy Gentry. My thoughts & prayers go out to their families. Thank u for the amazing music & for inspiring us all. Travis Tritt‏: My heart is broken! Troy Gentry was a dear friend! My love and sympathy to Angie and his family at this tragic time. https://twitter.com/Travistritt/status/906258746166444033 Scotty McCreery: Such a sad day for country music. Praying for the families of Troy Gentry and Don Williams.  #RIP Brothers Osborne‏: So tragic. Met him a few times and he was so kind and welcoming. Great singer and even better person. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Terri Clark‏: Shocked , numb , speechless.   What a tremendous blow to hear of the tragic passing of @T_RoMG.… https://www.instagram.com/p/BYy3rXRFjMM/ William Michael Morgan‏: Only met Troy once. He couldn’t have been any nicer. So sad! Prayers for his family, Eddie, & all his fans! Thompson Square‏: Our hearts are absolutely broken with the tragic news of Troy Gentry’s passing. What a great… https://www.instagram.com/p/BYyyiT1F5Od/ Love and Theft‏: Gosh.We are so sad for the loved ones and community of people who loved Troy so dearly. You will be forever missed and always remembered. Kristian Bush‏: Stunned. Sending all my love to the Gentry family, his friends, fans, and Eddie. Easton Corbin‏: Just heard the news about Don Williams and Troy Gentry. Country music lost a hero and a friend today. My heart goes out to all. Maren Morris: Horrible. My thoughts are with his family. Ryan Hurd‏: Wow. What a sad day in Country Music. So hard to hear.