Country music artist Mark Chesnutt, a prominent figure in the honky-tonk scene for over three decades, has been hospitalized due to a significant health emergency that led to emergency heart surgery. The 60-year-old singer’s representatives announced on Instagram that he was admitted on Wednesday for the procedure, stating that he “experienced a heart health issue over the weekend that hospitalized him Sunday evening, June 16.” Subsequently, Chesnutt underwent an emergency quadruple bypass surgery.
Details regarding Chesnutt’s recovery haven’t been disclosed following the surgery, with only the cancellation of upcoming concert dates being announced. Fans have been urged to hold onto their tickets and give the “Too Cold at Home” star time to recuperate.
Expressing his disappointment, Chesnutt conveyed, “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming shows,” while also expressing gratitude to his family, friends, band, and fans for their understanding, prayers, and support. He concluded, “I look forward to seeing you all again soon at a honky tonk near you.”
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During the 1990s, Chesnutt became a mainstay on country music’s Billboard charts, garnering 20 top-ten hits and eight No. 1s across eight albums, including his renditions of “Brother Jukebox”, “I’ll Think of Something”, “It Sure Is Monday”, and “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.” Known for his neotraditionalist style, the Texas native has received two Country Music Awards in recognition of his musical contributions.