Mark Chesnutt had another health scare last week. The iconic ’90s country singer has been forced to put his music career on hold yet again after he was rushed to the hospital just before he was set to perform in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 16. Chesnutt was there to open for Alabama when he fell ill and had to be rushed to the Baton Rouge General Hospital. Upon arrival, doctors discovered that the country music artist was suffering from a low sodium count and dangerously high blood pressure. Chesnutt stayed in the hospital for a couple of days to get those things straightened out, and when his condition allowed for him to travel, he went home to Texas to recover. Don Murry Grubbs, Chesnutt’s publicist, gave this statement to Classic Country Music over the weekend as an update on the country singer’s health: “Mark was released from hospital yesterday. He’s home in Beaumont, Texas and will see his doctor first thing Monday morning for testing comparisons. After they get the low sodium and high blood pressure under control, he’ll be good to go.” Hopefully the doctors are able to figure out the cause of the low sodium and high blood pressure and stablize those levels sooner rather than later. All in all, it was an unfortunate health scare that caused Chesnutt to cancel a number of immediate tour dates. He’s got even more shows throughout the end of October and beginning of November (as well as a handful of dates in December, January and February), but only time well tell if he’ll be well enough to play any of those… if any at all. This isn’t the first time that Chesnutt has been forced to step away from music due to his health. In June of 2024, the 62-year-old singer suffered some sort of issue with his heart, and had no choice but to undergo an emergency quadruple bypass surgery. Chesnutt was hospitalized following the surgery – which was successful – and put out a statement at the time about having to cancel upcoming shows: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming shows. 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.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mark Chesnutt (@officialmarkchesnutt) The “Too Cold At Home” singer has always been open about his health struggles prior to the surgery, but never disclosed what exactly he was dealing with. Chesnutt was also hospitalized back in late 2023 and had to postpone shows that he had scheduled then as well. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the country star that brought the world 14 number one hits, including “Bubba Shot the Jukebox” and “Goin’ Through the Big D.” But most importantly, Mark Chesnutt brought the world… Mark Chesnutt. And I’m sure as soon as he’s well enough, he’ll get back out there and continue to share his gift with his fans. Get well soon Mark!The post ’90s Country Star, Mark Chesnutt, Recovering After Being Rushed To The Hospital Just Before A Performance Last Week first appeared on Whiskey Riff.