Mark Chesnutt Cancels Shows Following Hospitalization, Issues Health Update

Mark Chesnutt has been forced to cancel several upcoming concerts after being hospitalized unexpectedly.

According to a statement to Country Now from the country singer’s publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, Chesnutt was set to open for Alabama at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, La., on Thursday, Oct. 16, but fell ill shortly after his flight landed.

Upon being admitted to the hospital, Doctors discovered that he was suffering from a “low sodium count” and “very high blood pressure.” In addition to the Louisiana concert, Chesnutt also canceled his previously scheduled performance in New Mexico on Sunday, October 18.

The official statement reads, “Mark wants to apologize the fans who came to see him in Baton Rouge and also to those who had planned to see him yesterday in Portales, New Mexico. He hopes to be back to perform in both cities soon.”

The 62-year-old is currently stabilized and was released from the hospital yesterday. He is currently back home in Beaumont, Texas and plans to visit his doctor this morning for follow-up tests on his sodium levels and blood pressure.

“After they get the low sodium and high blood pressure under control, he’ll be good to go,” his publicist adds.

It is currently unclear if any other upgoing shows will be impacted by Mark Chesnutt’s latest health update. He currently has a slew of dates scheduled through February 2026.

Today’s news comes over a year after the “Brother Jukebox” singer underwent emergency quadruple bypass surgery. He was reportedly hospitalized in June of 2024 and due to a “heart health issue.”

At the time, his team shared the update with fans through a social media post.  Chesnutt also issued a statement addressed to fans, in which he apologized for having to cancel several shows as a result of his health issues.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming shows,” Chesnutt 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.”

Luckily, he later shared another update stating he was “healing at home comfortably” and felt eager to return to the road.

“Thank you for all the well wishes and prayers,” he added. “They have helped and meant the world to me in my time of need. I appreciate you all so very much. See yuh soon!”

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A few months prior to his health setback in 2024, Chesnutt was admitted to the hospital for what was vaguely described as a “medical evaluation”. At the time, he and his team expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans, though they chose not to share specific details about his condition.

Not long after, in mid-November, Chesnutt shared a message announcing that he would be stepping away from touring for a while to focus on regaining his health.

“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 wrote. 

In his statement, Chesnutt further explained that his main goal was to take care of himself and his family so he could eventually return to the road stronger than ever. He thanked his fans for their continued love and loyalty, promising to come back once he’s fully healed.

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Mark Chesnutt made his official comeback to touring in 2025 with the “Redemption Tour,” that began in Texas on May 3. The 40-day trek launched in celebration of his recovery from emergency quadruple bypass surgery and as well as his commitment to sobriety.

The trek was set to wrap on Oct 25 with a stop in New Philadelphia, OH. More updates regarding his upcoming shows are likely to come as Chesnutt receives more information about his current health status.