Country stars were shocked to hear the news of Whitney Houston's death, but perhaps none were more affected than "I Will Always Love You" writer Dolly Parton. On her website, Dolly wrote, "Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song, and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.'"
Lady Antebellum's Hillary ScottTweeted, "We are so heartbroken to hear of the loss of Whitney Houston. One of the best voices ever! Praying God's comfort for her family."
Jason AldeanTweeted, "Very sad to hear about the death of Whitney Houston. What an amazing talent she was."
Luke BryanTweeted, "On the bus listening to Whitney. Very heartbreaking to lose someone that defined my generation. Voice of an angel. A very sad day."
Martina McBrideTweeted, "So sad about Whitney. She was one of my singing idols. Prayers going up for her family, especially her daughter."
Sara EvansTweeted, "What a tragedy losing Whitney Houston. One of my all time idols. So very sad for her family. I will be praying for them."
Chris YoungTweeted, "R.I.P Whitney Houston. Truly one of the best vocalists of all times, all genres. Sad day."
Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcusTweeted, "Whitney Houston has died! Oh my goodness, what a loss. Sad."
Sugarland's Kristian BushTweeted, "A beautiful voice and a talent beyond compare. You will be missed."
Steve WarinerTweeted, "So sad to hear about Whitney. I met her once while at one of the Clive DavisGrammy parties. When she sang there, you could hear a pin drop."
Lauren Alaina Tweeted, "I think I speak for so many people when I say, Whitney Houston, I will always love you. I'm sending out prayers to the Houston family. God bless."
Brett EldredgeTweeted, "Weird thinking Whitney Houston just passed away down the street from where I've been all day. One of the best voices. Rest in peace."
Clay Walker Tweeted, "Sad day. Whitney Houston gone too soon. 'We will always love you.' See on you on the other side, sweetheart."
Billy Ray CyrusTweeted, "R.I.P. Whitney Houston. I will always love you and your music, and your talents will live on forever."
"God Gave Me You" songwriter Dave BarnesTweeted, "Just played a Grammy event at the Beverly Hills Hilton where Whitney Houston died just hours earlier. Chills. One of the Top 3 singers ever."
Heidi NewfieldTweeted, "Whitney Houston -- R.I.P. I know people judge, and she did visit the dark side in her life, but she had the voice of an angel. Sad and tragic."
Mark Willsposted on Facebook, "Despite her last years, Whitney Houston was an incredible singer, and her amazing voice will most definitely be missed by this entertainer. I will never forget her national anthem at the Super Bowl. R.I.P., Whitney."
A few country stars had harsh words for Whitney's ex-husband, Bobby Brown.
Montgomery Gentry's Eddie Montgomery Tweeted, "Wow, really? Whitney Houston -- one of the greatest singers of all time and I lover her in The Bodyguard. I smell Bobby Brown."
Frankie BallardTweeted, "Hey Bobby, thanks for killing the greatest voice ever. Should have been you eating dirt."
