It has been a rough couple of months for country music stars when it comes to health news. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. Most recently, legendary performer Willie Nelson, who is scheduled to play at this weekend’s Outlaw Music Festival at Hersheypark Stadium , has had to miss shows due to illness.
Because Nelson is 91, any illness is concerning, but compared to some of his counterparts in the industry, his health issues don’t seem as troubling. Willie Nelson canceled another tour appearance. Will he perform at upcoming Hershey concert? Alan Jackson is retiring.
Here’s the list of country music legends saying farewell this year 19 country music legends who have died in 2024 Country music star’s estranged wife says he is ‘an evil man’ as divorce gets ugly Country music legend Alan Jackson shares major life announcement ahead of farewell tour Three performers — Colt Ford, Mark Chesnutt and Carly Pearce — have been battling serious heart issues of late, while Raul Malo, the frontman for The Mavericks, recently announced that he is battling cancer. The following is a quick look at each performer and what they have been dealing with: Mark Chesnutt performs on stage during the Watershed Music Festival at The Gorge. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images) Getty Images MARK CHESNUTT Mark Chesnutt has had a rough couple of months, and that is probably putting it lightly because the country music star very nearly lost his life in June.
The 60-year-old was rushed .
