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Country star Mark Chesnutt canceled a series of concerts after being hospitalized earlier this week.
The “Brother Jukebox” singer was scheduled to open for Alabama on Thursday at Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, La., but before he could take the stage, he fell ill.
“Mark was admitted to Baton Rouge General Hospital Thursday morning after his flight arrived for the Alabama concert,” Chesnutt’s rep told Fox News Digital. “He is still in hospital today for tests with a low sodium count and very high blood pressure. It is stable.”
In addition to missing the Baton Rouge show, a show scheduled for Oct. 18 in New Mexico was also canceled.
SINGER MARK CHESNUTT HAS ‘NEW HEART’ AFTER EMERGENCY SURGERY, CANCELING UPCOMING SHOWS
Mark Chesnutt was hospitalized on Thursday. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder)
Chesnutt’s rep said: “Mark wants to apologize to the fans who came to see him in Baton Rouge and also to those who had planned to see him today in Portales. New Mexico. He hopes to return soon to perform in both cities.”
It is unclear whether other future concerts will be affected by the hospitalization.
The country hitmaker is no stranger to health issues: in 2024, he was forced to cancel performances after undergoing emergency heart surgery.
“Mark Chesnutt, one of the most signed country music 90s vocals and a mainstay of honky tonk for more than three decades, experienced a heart health problem over the weekend that hospitalized him on Sunday evening, June 16; Mark underwent emergency quadruple bypass surgery,” a statement shared on social media said at the time.
“Recovery time will make it necessary to cancel concert dates. Respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time of recovery.”
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Mark Chesnutt underwent emergency heart surgery in June 2024. (Getty Images)
In the same caption, Chesnutt offered his own words and expressed his gratitude.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming concerts,” he wrote. “I send my love and gratitude to my family and friends, the band and the fans for your understanding, prayers and support, and I hope to see you again soon at a gig near you.”
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Later that month, Chesnutt returned to social media with a powerful message to her fans.
It is unclear if any other future concerts will be affected by his hospitalization. (Getty Images)
“Well guys, the doctor says I have one young heart!” he wrote on Instagram. “I’m recovering comfortably at home with my family. Today we sat on the porch just soaking up the sun and that beautiful Texas weather. But I can’t wait to pick and sing with all my favorite fans again! Thank you for all the wishes and prayers. They helped and meant the world to me in my time of need. I really appreciate everyone. See you soon!”
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Chesnutt was also admitted to a hospital in November 2023 for a medical evaluation, according to a post on his social media accounts. However, the details of the assessment are unclear.
Fox News Digital’s Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.
