mark chesnutt

For some country stars, living with chronic illness is just one of the facts of life.

David Sirmon, bass player for Mark Chesnutt, died unexpectedly in his sleep on the tour bus on Sunday, July 5, 2026. His wife Louise confirmed the news on social media.

A major country music concert is coming to South Louisiana. The announcement drops Thursday, June 4 at 9 a.m. with presale code and free ticket details included.

The Paragon Stampede rodeo is May 23–24 at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville with $24,000 in prizes. Mark Chesnutt and Chris Cagle play the Mari Showroom the same weekend.

At the height of his drinking, Mark Chesnutt was consuming seven times more alcohol per day than the amount that qualifies as heavy daily drinking.

A representative for the singer tells Taste of Country that the illness is 'nothing major.'

The singer has battled multiple health issues in recent years.

Country singer Mark Chesnutt was hospitalized before his Baton Rouge concert with Alabama’s “Roll On II Tour.”

Nothing says Friday night like gathering around with friends, food and great tunes.

Texans are never without a healthy dose of state pride.

Can you guess which artist scored more No. 1 country hits than any other in 1993?

"I had to quit drinking or die," Chesnutt remembers.

Got a birthday coming up? So do these country artists!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana are putting on what will be sure to be an unforgettable night on Thursday, October 3, 2024, as they're hosting a Country Concert.

Country stars often sing about broken hearts, but for some, those lyrics might hit a little bit close to home.

Chesnutt has been off the road since experiencing a heart-related medical emergency last month.

In a note posted to social media, he admits he’s been “struggling with a battle that I’ve fought to overcome for many years on my own.”

Chesnutt's hits include "Brother Jukebox," "I Just Wanted You to Know" and "It's a Little Too Late."

What a lineup!

Did you know that these well-known country songs were almost hits for other artists?