Country singer Mark Chesnutt, 60, recently underwent an emergency quadruple bypass surgery, according to an Instagram update shared by his team. “Mark Chesnutt, one of the most signatured country music voices of the 90s and a honky tonk mainstay for more than three decades, experienced a heart health issue over the weekend that hospitalized him Sunday evening, June 16; Mark underwent emergency quadruple bypass surgery,” the post read. “The recuperation time will make it necessary to cancel show dates. Please respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time of recovery.”

 

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At the end of the post, it featured a statement from Mark himself, announcing that he would have to cancel his upcoming shows. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancelation of my upcoming shows,” he wrote. “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” singer has recently been touring the country and was scheduled to tour throughout the summer.

In November 2023, Chesnutt confirmed to his fans in an Instagram post that he had been dealing with “extreme health issues,” and that he was going to take time to focus on his health. “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,” he said at the time. “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,” Chesnutt continued. “I truly appreciate your heartfelt understanding in my commitment, and your sensitivity to my decision, and the privacy to allow me this time. I’ll see you when I return to the road in February. Be good to one another. Stay well. God Bless.”