Singer hospitalized and sent into emergency heart surgery as he's forced to cancel shows

Country star Mark Chesnutt cancels his upcoming shows after undergoing emergency heart surgery when his health took a turn recently.

The music star is currently recovering from an emergency quadruple heart bypass after experiencing a health issue over the weekend. The singer-songwriter told fans he was rushed to hospital on Sunday after symptoms started to appear. As a result, his shows have been canceled as he continues to recover. The celebrity said it was with a ‘heavy heart’ he had to step away from the upcoming gigs.

Mark Chesnutt undergoes emergency heart surgery

The county singer told followers this week he was taken to hospital on Sunday after his health took a turn at home. He was experiencing a heart health issue and doctors rushed him into an emergency surgery, a quadruple heart bypass.

The Blame It On Texas hitmaker wrote to fans on his Instagram account: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming shows.

“I send my love and gratitude to my family and friends, the band and fans for your understanding, prayers and support, and look forward to seeing you all again soon at a honky tonk near you.”

The Brother Jukebox star had been scheduled to appear in Louisiana and Texas on June 21 and 22, and was on the bill for Dauphin’s Country Fest in Manitoba, Canada, on June 30.

The festival reacted to the news, releasing a statement: “Dauphin’s Countryfest is extremely saddened to hear the news that we won’t have Mark Chesnutt grace our stage this summer.

“We continue to send healing vibes to Mark and his family during his recovery. Our team is working diligently to secure another act to add to our wonderful Sunday lineup and will make an announcement as soon as we can.”

His website has been updated, and the next shows are now listed for September.

Star spoke about his health last year

Mark Chesnutt opened up over his health battle last year, in an emotional post on his official Facebook page in November.

He explained he would be ‘coming off the road’ to ‘get well’, and needed to focus his energy on his health.

At the time, he wrote: “To my family, friends, fans and the country music community…

“Many of you, who know me well, know that I have been struggling with a battle that I’ve fought to overcome for many years on my own. Now, after some extreme health issues I’ve recently experienced, the time has come. The fight is over.

“I’ve made the decision, to take the time to get healthy.

“I’ll be coming off the road for the next couple of months to concentrate on getting well…..to take care of me, my family and so that I can get back out on the road, to give back to ALL of you who have shown me unconditional support, care and love throughout my entire career.

“I truly appreciate your heartfelt understanding in my commitment, and your sensitivity to my decision, and the privacy to allow me this time.”

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