Mark Chesnutt health and surgery problems explored as country singer is hospitalized and placed in critical care unit

Popular 90s country singer Mark Chesnutt was reportedly hospitalized and put in a critical care unit. An update was first shared by the singer's team on social media, only to be deleted soon after. However, a post was later made on the singer's Instagram page which stated that he was "undergoing a medical evaluation" after being hospitalized on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

The post added that Mike and his wife Tracy appreciated the "outpouring of love, prayers, and support" from his fans.

Two of the singer's shows that were set to be held this week were canceled due to his hospitalization. Mark Chesnutt and his team posted a message about that on Facebook, saying the team regrets that they had to cancel the two shows.

"Mark was admitted to the hospital Wednesday evening and is now in the Critical Care Unit in stable condition. He is receiving care and undergoing multiple tests to identify the cause of his medical issues," the post added.

The team also said they would like to apologize to the fans who have been supportive of the 60-year-old singer. The post ended by saying that they hoped the fans would keep Mark Chesnutt in their prayers.

It is worth noting that this isn't the first time Mark Chesnutt had to cancel his shows due to health issues. In 2021, he canceled a few of his shows after he underwent back surgery.

Things only worsened for the singer as he tested positive for coronavirus while recovering from his back surgery.

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The cause of Mark Chesnutt's latest hospitalization is still unclear

In the Facebook post, Mark's team said he was undergoing a number of tests to figure out the cause of his medical issues. Chesnutt's team added that they would share information with fans once the doctors figured out what was happening to the 60-year-old country singer.

Following his aforementioned back surgery, in April 2021, Mark Chesnutt spoke about his experience. He said he had some concerning issues with neuropathy.

Mark Chesnutt is a popular country music artist and is known for his rich textured voice. He was born on September 6, 1963, in Beaumont, Texas.

Chesnutt garnered massive popularity in the 1990s, dropping several chart-topping hits at the time. These included Bubba Shot the Jukebox, It's a Little Too Late, and I Don't Want to Miss a Thing, among others. He has been nailing the country-style music arts for over three decades and has a strong fan base.

It is worth noting that Mark considered his father Bob Chesnutt as his inspiration. Bob was also a singer, and the one who pushed his son on to the singing path.

Mark started recording songs at the age of 17 but for the first 10 years, he recorded for small labels. By the end of the 1980s, after he had released a total of eight singles, he started gaining more recognition.