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Courier-Mail
8 hours ago
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- Courier-Mail
Country music icon rushed to hospital after frighteningly slurring his words mid-concert
Don't miss out on the headlines from Music. Followed categories will be added to My News. Country music star Ronnie McDowell was rushed to the hospital after slurring his words mid-concert. The Older Women singer was performing at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pennsylvania, on Saturday when his speech started to sound off, according to Nashville, Tennessee, radio station WKRN. His tour manager told the station that the 75-year-old musician was 'not making sense' after getting through 'three or four songs' on the setlist, reports Page Six. His manager reportedly pulled McDowell offstage to ask him if he was feeling all right — to which the artist replied 'No.' McDowell thought he might be having a stroke, and his manager immediately took him to seek medical attention. McDowell (pictured here with Dolly Parton) was taken to hospital after appearing to slur during his set. Picture: Instagram McDowell was reportedly still undergoing testing at a nearby hospital as of Sunday. The King is Gone crooner's son Tyler Dean McDowell updated fans in a statement on his Facebook on Sunday. 'Just wanted to let everyone know — I made it to Pennsylvania. Ronnie Dean & I are in the room with Dad,' Tyler said. 'He's talking to us, and we're waiting to do the MRI. As soon as I know more, so will y'all. Love Forever.' The singer's son shared an update for fans on social media. Picture: Instagram Hours later, Tyler gave fans a second update, sharing that he and his family are making his father as comfortable as possible amid the health scare. 'Brought dad some Popcorners and a Kombucha (snacks he likes),' he shared. 'Ronnie Dean brought his comfy shows, favourite brush, and Vietnam hat. Dad was very excited about all this — like a kid in a candy store. Figured y'all could use a lil' levity.' His son described it as an 'incredibly stressful' time. Picture: Instagram Tyler asked for privacy in a separate post, though he understands fans are 'concerned' about his father. 'I know you're all concerned. I promise — no one is more worried than I am,' he said in a June 21 Facebook post. 'Please understand, this is an incredibly stressful time, and right now, my focus is on my Dad. If there's anything that needs to be shared, I promise — we will.' He then added, 'If you can, pray.' Ronnie's rep did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment. This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission. Originally published as Country music icon rushed to hospital after frighteningly slurring his words mid-concert
Perth Now
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Country music veteran Ronnie McDowell rushed to hospital
Country music veteran Ronnie McDowell has been rushed to hospital. Best known for his 1981 hit Older Women, the 75-year-old singer was taken in to care after he began slurring his words and appeared confused while performing at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, The incident happened on Saturday (21.06.25) but is only now coming to light. ccording to Nashville radio station WKRN, Ronnie was pulled off stage by his tour manager after only 'three or four songs', when it became clear something was wrong. 'He was not making sense,' the manager told Nashville's ABC affiliate. After being asked if he was feeling okay, Ronnie reportedly replied, 'No.' Fearing a stroke, his team arranged for him to be rushed to a nearby hospital where he remained under observation and undergoing tests as of Sunday. His son Tyler Dean McDowell, 36, a fellow musician, flew to Pennsylvania after learning of the incident. He kept fans updated on social media throughout the weekend. 'Ronnie Dean and I are in the room with Dad,' Tyler wrote on Facebook – adding: 'He's talking to us, and we're waiting to do the MRI. As soon as I know more, so will y'all. Love Forever.' In a later post, Tyler offered a moment of levity, saying: 'I brought Dad some Popcorners and a Kombucha. 'Ronnie Dean brought his comfy shoes, favourite brush, and Vietnam hat. Dad was very excited about all this — like a kid in a candy store. Figured y'all could use a lil' levity.' Despite the light-hearted tone, Tyler made clear the situation remained serious. 'Please understand, this is an incredibly stressful time, and right now, my focus is on my Dad,' he said – adding: 'If there's anything that needs to be shared, I promise – we will.' Tyler, who had not initially joined his father on the tour, also shared his anxiety in an Instagram Story post. He told fans: 'Thanks everyone, for the love. I'm heading to Pennsylvania now – I didn't go with them on this run. 'Seeing these headlines on social media is what I've always dreaded. It's like a nightmare. Scans are in the morning. If praying's your thing, I'd appreciate it.' A separate Facebook post shared by the family featured an image of Ronnie playing guitar, with the caption: 'Please keep Ronnie in your thoughts and prayers. The family is updating on their personal platforms.' Ronnie rose to fame in 1977 with The King Is Gone, a tribute to Elvis Presley that sold more than five million copies. He went on to release a string of hits including Watchin' Girls Go By, Personally, and Older Women, establishing himself as a beloved figure in American country music.
Metro
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Country music legend, 75, rushed to hospital after slurring words mid-concert
A legend of country music who once worked with Dolly Parton was urgently rushed to hospital after fans noticed he'd begun slurring his words during a live performance. Ronnie McDowell, 75, has a career that spans six decades, getting his big break after writing a tribute song to Elvis Presley after his death aged 42 in 1977. Since then, Ronnie has recorded 23 solo albums and landed several number one singles on the US country music charts throughout the 1980s. He was on stage at the Summer Solstice Music Festival over the weekend when he reportedly began to feel unwell after performing just a handful of his songs. The new music gathering took place on June 21 in the town of Oley, Pennsylvania, which is situated 50 miles to the north-west of nearest major city Philadelphia. Ronnie's tour manager told Nashville, Tennessee radio station WKRN that the singer's enunciation started to sound 'off' just a short time into his set on Saturday night. According to reports, the Older Women hitmaker was 'not making sense' when he made it to the side of the stage and was worried that he may be experiencing a stroke. He was then immediately taken to a hospital in nearby small city Reading for further tests, with his family later giving an update those who were in attendance at Summer Solstice. Ronnie's son Tyler gave a statement on Sunday: 'I just wanted to let everyone know—I made it to Pennsylvania. Ronnie [Jr.], Dean, and me are in the room with [Ronnie].' Tyler then revealed that the King Is Gone singer would be undergoing tests and scans as soon as possible to determine the cause of the incident in Oley. The statement concluded: '[Ronnie] is talking to us, and we're waiting to do the MRI. As soon as I know more, so will y'all. Love Forever, Tyler.' Tyler had said in another statement on Instagram that he hadn't traveled with his father to Pennsylvania for this show, and that seeing the headlines about Ronnie were his 'worst nightmare'. 'Seeing these headlines on social media is what I've always dreaded. It's like a nightmare. Scans are in the morning. If praying's your thing, I'd appreciate it.' On Facebook, Teresa Johnson said: 'Tell Ronnie everyone is praying for him and a speedy recovery! We love you! So glad Tyler you made it safe! Give him all our love and hugs.' While Ronnie's career began in earnest in the late 1970s with the Presley tribute song, his most successful decade was the 1980s – he landed two country charts number ones. More Trending Before that, he had served in the US Navy between 1968 and 1972 and was briefly stationed in Vietnam during the prolonged war effort. Between 1980 and 1987, he landed a total of 13 hits on the US country chart and achieved four number-one singles on the Canadian country charts. In 2023, Ronnie was featured on 9 to 5 icon Dolly's album Rockstar, singing her own Presley tribute song, I Dreamed About Elvis. The latest update was a positive one, with Tyler saying that they'd brought his dad some snacks to the hospital and that he was 'like a kid in a candy store' following all the love and affection he's received. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Brad Pitt reveals he 'needed rebooting' in AA after bitter Angelina Jolie split MORE: Justin Timberlake fans gutted after Isle of Wight performance 'not allowed' on TV MORE: Jay-Z snubs Kanye West with major lyric change during performance on Beyonce tour
New York Post
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Country music legend Ronnie McDowell rushed to hospital after slurring words mid-concert: ‘Incredibly stressful time'
Ronnie McDowell suffered an apparent medical emergency during his latest concert. The 75-year-old country singer was rushed to the hospital after slurring his words while performing at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Penn. on Saturday, according to Nashville-based radio station WKRN. McDowell's tour manager told the station that the star was three or four songs into his set before he started 'not making sense.' 7 Ronnie McDowell performs at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville in 2010. FilmMagic The tour manager then pulled McDowell off the stage and asked him if he felt okay, to which McDowell replied, 'No.' McDowell mentioned that he thought he might be having a stroke, his tour manager claimed. The 'Smokey Places' singer was taken to a hospital in Reading, Penn. where he was still undergoing tests as of Sunday morning, according to WKRN. 7 Ronnie McDowell in 1970. Michael Ochs Archives 7 Ronnie McDowell during a performance. Ronnie McDowell/Facebook After the concert, McDowell's son, Tyler Dean McDowell, released a statement on Facebook addressing his dad's health scare. 'Hey everyone—I know you're all concerned. I promise—no one is more worried than I am,' Tyler wrote. 'Please understand, this is an incredibly stressful time, and right now, my focus is on my Dad. If there's anything that needs to be shared, I promise—we will.' 7 Ronnie McDowell in 1977. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 'If you can, pray,' he added. The next day, Tyler gave an update on the singer's health in another Facebook post. 'Just wanted to let everyone know — I made it to Pennsylvania. Ronnie Dean & I are in the room with Dad,' Tyler penned. 'He's talking to us, and we're waiting to do the MRI. As soon as I know more, so will y'all. Love Forever.' 7 Moe Bandy, Ronnie McDowell, and Gene Watson attend the 2nd Annual Legendary Lunch presented by Webster Public Relations and CMA in Nashville in 2016. Rick Diamond 7 Ronnie McDowell performing at a venue in Sept. 2024. Ronnie McDowell/Facebook 7 Dick Clark, Ronnie McDowell in 1977. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images In a second update shared hours later, Tyler wrote, 'Brought dad some Popcorners and a Kombucha (snacks he likes). Ronnie Dean brought his comfy shows, favorite brush, and Vietnam hat. Dad was very excited about all this — like a kid in a candy store. Figured y'all could use a lil' levity.' McDowell, whose career spans decades, is best known for his chart-topping songs 'Older Women' and 'You're Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation.' His very first album was 1977's 'The King Is Gone,' which was a tribute to Elvis Presley after the music legend's death at age 42 that same year. McDowell has five children, including sons Tyler and Ronnie Jr., who are both musicians.
