Country Singer Mark Chesnutt Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery on June 16

Country music star Mark Chesnutt underwent emergency quadruple bypass surgery on June 16 after experiencing severe heart issues. The 60-year-old's team shared the news on Instagram, noting that he will need time to recover and thus must cancel his upcoming show dates, including performances in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and at Dauphin's Countryfest in Canada. Chesnutt expressed his gratitude for the support and understanding from his fans, family, and friends during this difficult time. Having been a significant figure in country music for over three decades with hits like 'Brother Jukebox,' Chesnutt has had prior health struggles, as revealed in a November Instagram post. Fans and fellow artists have sent their well-wishes for his recovery.