Man, talk about a rough few weeks for Mark Chesnutt.
The 90’s country legend (and one of the more underrated artists from the 90’s if you ask me) underwent back surgery at the end of July, announcing that he would be in the hospital for “a couple days” before moving home to rest up and recover so that he could get back out on tour.
Hey everyone, I wanted to give y’all a quick update. I’m going in for back surgery on July 22and will have to be in the hospital for a couple days. After I get home I have to take it easy so I can heal up and get back out on tour. I miss everyone and miss the road.
— Mark Chesnutt (@MarkChesnutt) July 16, 2021
The surgery, which caused him to cancel tour dates through September, seemed to go well, with Mark’s team announcing on social media that he was expected to make a complete recovery.
Mark is out of surgery and doing well. His Doctor said that everything went as planned and he should have a complete recovery.
— Mark Chesnutt (@MarkChesnutt) July 22, 2021
But now, the singer has announced that while on the mend from his back surgery, he and his wife Tracie have both tested positive for COVID.
Just wanted to give everyone a little update. I am currently on the mend from my back surgery. But, while doing so my wife Tracie and I have tested positive for Covid-19! Thank you all for the continuous prayers!
— Mark Chesnutt (@MarkChesnutt) August 16, 2021
Let’s hope for a speedy recovery for both Mark and his wife, and that he’s able to get back out on the road ASAP.
But for now, I’ll still be spinning some of my favorite Mark Chesnutt tunes.