Country star Colt Ford remains in the intensive care unit after suffering a heart attack on April 4 following his show in Arizona at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row bar and has canceled or rescheduled all summer tour dates.
The “Dirt Road Anthem” singer had a show scheduled for Thursday in Woodford, Virginia, but it has been canceled as have all performances through Aug. 30. Refunds will be available at the point of purchase and all existing tickets for rescheduled shows will be honored, Taste of Country reported.
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Ford’s publicity team said in a statement on April 9 that his condition was “steadily improving in a positive direction.”
“At this time, his family is requesting privacy and appreciates your continued thoughts and prayers,” the statement continued.
Meanwhile, Mike Flaskey, the CEO of Mike Flaskey Entertainment, posted April 11 on X, formerly Twitter, that Ford was “awake and talking, after being incapacitated for 7 days.”
“God has worked a miracle and we need those prayers to continue for a full recovery!” Flaskey concluded.
Following the news of Ford’s heart attack, many of his friends, family and those in the country music industry showed an outpouring of support for him.
“Prayers for (Colt Ford),” PGA and Nike Tour golfer Charlie Rymer wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “He’s in a tough spot with his health. Send (love) and (prayer). THANK YOU!!!!”
“Alright #RowdyRebels … our brother in Christ and music (Colt Ford) suffered a heart attack and is in critical condition,” country singer Blind Joe wrote in a post on X. “Need those prayers once again! Let’s go! #PrayerIsPowerful.”
Ford, who has worked closely with Toby Keith, Jamey Johnson and Jason Aldean, has suffered from a series of health issues in recent years. Last year, it was reported that he was battling a autoimmune disease, myasthenia gravis, and it was also previously reported that he had surgery three years ago related to eye cancer.
Ford has released eight studio albums since 2008. His most recent, “Must Be Country,” was released last year.
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