Country music star Ronnie McDowell was rushed to the hospital after suffering a mini-stroke during his concert Saturday, Page Six can confirm.
“He is doing much better today. We did find out that he had a mini stroke,” his rep told Page Six in a statement on Monday.
“They are going to run some more test[s] today before he heads back to Nashville,” the spokesperson added.
The “Older Women” singer was performing at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Penn., Saturday when his speech started to slur.
His tour manager told Nashville, Tenn., radio station WKRN that the 75-year-old musician was “not making sense” after getting through “three or four songs” on the setlist.
His manager reportedly pulled McDowell offstage to ask him if he was feeling alright — to which the artist replied “No.”
McDowell thought he might be having a stroke, and his manager immediately took him to seek medical attention.
The “King is Gone” crooner’s son Tyler Dean McDowell updated fans in a statement on his Facebook 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, 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.”
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.”
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