Country music stalwart Mark Chesnutt is on the mend following an emergency quadruple bypass surgery last weekend. After experiencing a heart health scare on Sunday, June 16, the 60-year-old singer went under the knife, resulting in the necessity to cancel his anticipated summer tour dates across the United States, as reported by WKRN.

Chesnutt's social media conveyed the news, and with a somber tone, he announced, "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming shows." He extended warm sentiments of appreciation for the support from those close to him and his fanbase, underscoring a hope to return to performing in the near term, "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," as detailed by People. Despite the health setback, his website had yet to reflect the slew of cancellations at the time of the announcement.

The "Brother Jukebox" singer's health has been a growing concern since last year. After Chesnutt was hospitalized for a medical evaluation on November 1, 2023, he disclosed in mid-November on Instagram that he had been grappling with "extreme health issues," deciding then to take some time off to focus on recuperation, according to a post shared by his team. At that juncture, Chesnutt had planned a return to the road in February, a plan that has been derailed by this recent surgery, as per cleveland.com.