Kylie Rae Harris is dead; The rising star of Texas country music dies at age 30 as a result of a traffic accident

Kylie Rae Harris, a single mom from north Texas and rising country music star, died in a car accident near Taos, New Mexico, confirmed her director at CBS News. She was 30 years old.

Harris was one of two people killed in the three-car accident, said the Taos County Sheriff's Office to the Associated Press. The other fatality was a 16 year old girl. Authorities did not publish the names of other people involved in the accident. The sheriff 's office also told the AP that alcohol was suspected to be the cause of the accident, but did not disclose any other details.

"We are sorry to confirm that Kylie Rae Harris died in a car accident last night," said Alex Torrez, CEO of its management group, Torrez Music Group, in a statement. "We have more details to share and ask for confidentiality for her family at that time." Everyone who knew Kylie knew how much she loved her family and, beyond that, her passion for music. The best tribute to his unparalleled enthusiasm for both are to spread as much love as you can today and listen to music that inspires you fully. "

Torrez posted on social media he was "processing" news. "We were such a close friend, I will always remember our time creating your sweet music," he wrote.

Harris tweeted Wednesday night, she was running out of gas. "The fuel distance is 46 km and I'm 36 km from the nearest petrol station.Baby baby Jesus, do not let me fail at NM," she wrote. She was scheduled to perform at Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance Music Festival in Taos. When singer Zac Williamson replied to her "see you tomorrow my friend" she answered "I can not wait!"

She also posted an emotional video message on her Instagram account a few hours before the crash. "I'm messy, because I cried," she says. "Everything is fine though, it's a good cry."

Although she said she liked the music festival, she explained that going to Taos was difficult because many of her family members were dead.

"Literally, everyone who was here died, except my uncle, including my father," she said. She said that she had been driving for 12 hours, but "you'd think it's exhausting and boring, but the last few hours drive across the mountain and remember my place at the back I started … getting really sad, "she said.

The latest work from North Texas is an eponymous EP released in March, according to CBS Dallas / Fort Worth. She had previously recorded two more albums: "Taking It Back" and "What The Heart Wants".

Harris is survived by his 6 year old daughter, according to People.

The world of country music has reacted to the shock of news.

"The world of music has lost a beautiful, kind and incredibly talented woman last night … rest in peace Kylie Rae Harris!" Texas country music singer Pat Green tweeted.

"I met Kylie Rae Harris when she was a teenager, and over the years we saw her blossom into a woman of intent." A singer and songwriter who could hit you to the heart with his words and his interpretation, "Brandon Rhyder, another Texas singer country music, posted on Instagram. "You were a beautiful light, we will never forget and we will sing your songs forever."