Jake Owen Says He's A Changed Man After The Las Vegas Massacre

Owen was on the side of the stage when the gunshots began to ring out.

(Undated)  --  Jake Owen is opening up to "Taste of Country" seven months after he witnessed the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. 

Owen was on the side of the stage on October 1st when a gunman started shooting at the crowd.  Jason Aldean was performing at the time. 

Owen says he's a changed guy after the incident. 

He says he sees the fans who attend his concerts in a totally different light now. 
 

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