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Courier-Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 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
12 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.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ronnie McDowell rushed to hospital after medical issue
Country music artist Ronnie McDowell has been hospitalised following a medical incident over the weekend, reported People. Country music artist Ronnie McDowell has been hospitalised following a medical issue over the weekend, reported People. During his performance at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pennsylvania, the country star began slurring his words during the first few songs of his set. Ronnie's tour manager said he was "not making sense" during his set. The tour manager stopped the show three or four songs in to take Ronnie, 75, to the side to check in with how he was feeling. Ronnie responded "no" and said that he thought he might have suffered a stroke, reported People. Ronnie's son, Tyler Dean McDowell, posted on Facebook late Saturday evening that he is focused on his father's health amid the medical incident. "I know you're all concerned. I promise--no one is more worried than I am," he began. "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 also asked fans to pray for his family, reported People. Tyler shared more updates the following day. "Just wanted to let everyone know--I made it to Pennsylvania. [Ronnie's son] Ronnie Dean & I are in the room with Dad. He's talking to us, and we're waiting to do the MRI," he wrote, adding that he will keep fans posted. Hours later, Tyler let fans know that Ronnie was "very excited" when he brought his dad a few things for his hospital stay. "2nd update: Brought Dad some Popcorners and a Kombucha (snacks he likes). Ronnie Dean brought his comfy shoes, favorite brush, and Vietnam hat," he said. "Dad was very excited about all this--like a kid in a candy store. Figured y'all could use a lil' levity." On Monday, Tyler shared an additional update about Ronnie's hospitalisation. "I have Dad in the car and we are on our way home!" he wrote, noting that he or Ronnie Dean would share more information soon. On Sunday, Ronnie's official Facebook page noted that the family would be "updating on their personal platforms." The country musician rose to prominence during the late 1970s for his song "The King is Gone," which paid tribute to Elvis Presley , reported People.
New York Post
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Country singer Ronnie McDowell's health scare revealed after slurring his words onstage
Ronnie McDowell suffered a mini-stroke during his concert in Pennsylvania over the weekend, his son Ronnie McDowell Jr. confirmed to The Post. Following the news that the 75-year-old country music star was hospitalized after slurring his words mid-concert, Ronnie Jr. clarified the details about his dad's health scare. 'During a recent performance in Pennsylvania, I noticed that something was wrong while my dad, Ronnie McDowell, was on stage,' Ronnie Jr., who is also his dad's tour manager and drummer, said in his statement to The Post. 7 Ronnie McDowell and his son Ronnie McDowell Jr. Ronnie McDowell Jr./Facebook 'After a few minutes, I stopped the show and helped him off stage to check on how he was feeling,' Ronnie Jr. continued. 'We then called 911.' 'Thankfully, he experienced a mini-stroke but is doing better now and is being released from the hospital today,' the statement added. 7 Ronnie McDowell performs at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville. FilmMagic 7 Michael Ochs Archives Ronnie Jr. went on to say that he's 'focused on making the best decisions' for his famous father's 'ongoing care and recovery.' 'So far, the outlook is positive,' said Ronnie Jr., 'and we are incredibly grateful that the situation was as mild as it was.' 'We want to sincerely thank all his fans around the world for their love, support, and well wishes during this time. It truly means everything to our family,' the statement concluded. 7 Ronnie McDowell. Ronnie McDowell/Facebook During his performance at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pa. on Saturday, Ronnie began to slur his words while he was three or four songs into his set, according to Nashville-based radio station WKRN. Ronnie started 'not making sense,' his tour manager told the station, before the musician got pulled off the stage and mentioned that he thought he might be having a stroke. 7 Ronnie McDowell in 1977. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images The 'Smokey Places' singer was taken to a hospital in Reading, Pa. where he underwent testing. After the concert, one of Ronnie's other sons, Tyler Dean McDowell, released a statement on Facebook addressing his dad's health scare. 7 Moe Bandy, Ronnie McDowell, and Gene Watson attend the 2nd Annual Legendary Lunch presented by Webster Public Relations and CMA in Feb. 2016. Rick Diamond '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 performing at a show in April 2025. Ronnie McDowell/Facebook Tyler shared a second post with a more positive update about Ronnie. '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.'
News.com.au
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Country music icon rushed to hospital after frighteningly slurring his words mid-concert
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 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.' 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.' 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.
