The show must go on: Emotional Cline Dion returns to Vegas stage after 'nightmare' shooting

A sombreCline Dion returned to her Las Vegas residency Tuesday night, less than 48 hours after thedeadlyshooting that saw 58 people killedand more than 500 injuredjust a few kilometres down the road.

The Quebec chanteuseappeared onstage atCaesarsPalacealone before her show started, let out a big breathand launched into a five-minute talk about theshooting and why she decided to perform.

She dedicatedthe show to the victims, their families and first responders.

"I hope that you're doing OK,"Dionsaid.

"I never start the show like this: standing in front of the curtain just talking. But tonight is very different."

Dion called the shooting a "nightmare" and said she didn't cancel because she wanted to show "love and support for those who are affected."

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Several Las Vegas shows, including all of Cirque du Soleil's performances,were cancelled Monday inwake of the attack, the largest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.Jennifer Lopez, who also has a residency in the city, cancelled all ofher performances this week.

"We lost too many beautiful, innocent souls and so many are still suffering, but tonight we are going to let those families know that we are supporting them and that we will help them through their tragic loss," Dion said.

"They are going to need a lot of love. A ton of emotional support."

Diontold the crowd proceeds from Tuesday's show would be donated to the shooting victim's families. The singer has held an on-and-offresidency at Caesarssince 2003.