CMACountry stars took to Twitter over the weekend to express their grief over the sudden death of former Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas. He was killed Saturday night after losing control of his SUV while driving less than a mile from his home in Nashville. The vehicle hit a line of trees before coming to rest upside down in a large culvert area. He was pronounced dead at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Police say there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol playing a role in the crash. He got married to NFL legend Terry Bradshaw‘s daughter, Rachel Bradshaw, this past June.

Rob Bironas was a close friend with several country stars including Luke Bryan, who tweeted, “I’m heartbroken. One of most genuine and charitable persons I’ve ever met. Praying for everyone.”

Here is a collection of other country stars’ tweets mourning the loss of Rob Bironas:

Carrie Underwood — “Shocked and saddened this morning at the passing of Rob Bironas. Such a nice guy. Sending prayers and love to his family… RB # 2”

Dierks Bentley — “i don’t know anyone that didn’t like rob bironas. lot of heavy hearts in nashville today. prayers for his family.”

Rascal FlattsJoe Don Rooney — “Saddened by the news of our @rascalflatts friend @RobBironas – Our thoughts, prayers & sympathy are with his family at this time.”

Kix Brooks — “So sad – lost good buddy@RobBironas last night – heartbroken for dear friend @RachelTBradshaw – he was a great guy – and an amazing talent:(“

Jerrod Niemann — “I’m so sad about the loss of our buddy @RobBironas please keep him & his wife @RachelTBradshaw in your thoughts & prayers. He will be missed.”

Chase Rice — “No words man. No words. @RobBironas u are my friend. Gone way too soon. @RachelTBradshaw praying hard for u and family. Unreal.”


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