Country singer Mark Chesnutt cancels upcoming shows after undergoing emergency heart surgery and asks fans for ‘privacy’

COUNTRY artist Mark Chesnutt is recovering from emergency heart surgery and has canceled upcoming shows until at least September.

The singer announced the news this Wednesday in a post on Instagram.

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Mark, 60, shared a photo of himself on stage behind a microphone holding his guitar.

He smiled and pointed his finger at the camera.

However, the Ol’ Country singer’s caption was much heavier, as it detailed the heart problem he had on Sunday, which led to him being hospitalized and undergoing urgent surgery.

Mark then revealed that he would no longer be able to perform at his upcoming shows.

“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 their understanding, prayers and support, and I hope to see you all again soon. at a honky tonk near you,” the songwriter’s statement read.

Fans flooded the comments to wish Mark a speedy recovery.

“My God, please get better soon and don’t rush your recovery,” one person asked.

“Praying for Mark and those close to him,” said another.

“I’m so relieved this post didn’t end the way I thought it would! Praying for your full and speedy recovery,” wrote a third.

“May you heal quickly and feel well soon!!” added a room.

Mark was scheduled to perform on Friday in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and in George West, Texas, on Saturday.

He was preparing for a US tour this summer before the health scare.

The Texas native was also set to perform at Dauphin’s Countryfest 2024 in Canada on Sunday, June 30.

Mark’s website has not yet been updated to reflect any cancellations.

The Brother Jukebox singer has been suffering from health issues for some time, as his team revealed in November 2023 that he was undergoing a medical evaluation.

Mark explained his condition further in an Instagram post.

“To my family, friends, fans and country music community… Many of you who know me well know that I have been fighting a battle that I have struggled to overcome for many years alone,” the vocalist began.

“Now, after some extreme health issues I’ve experienced recently, the time has come. The fight is over.”

Mark has been an icon in the world of country music, with dozens of top ten hits – eight of them reaching number one – on the Billboard Hot Country charts.

He has recorded primarily on independent labels since 2002.

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