Country hitmaker Mark Chesnutt has revealed details about the health scare that inspired him to embrace sobriety and return to the road. While his career was reaching new heights in the 1990s, a decade that earned him 14 No. 1 hits on country radio including “It Sure Is Monday” and “Brother Jukebox,” the Texas native underwent invasive spine surgery after fracturing his spine, followed later by open heart surgery.
Years later, in 2021, the award-winning artist suddenly lost the ability to walk, leading him to an urgent surgery. The long process of recovery, which was delayed further due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, kept Chesnutt on bed rest for an extended period.
The physical pain and feelings of isolation led him to drink in excess, reviving an addiction that he faced years earlier. This time, it nearly took his life, causing internal bleeding that led to a hospital stay and four blood transfusions.
Chesnutt has been sober since November 1, 2023. Just five months later, he survived an emergency quadruple bypass surgery. Now, he says he’s “back and doing better than ever,” and ready to return to what he loves most: performing for his fans.
“I’m so happy about my Redemption Tour,” Chesnutt explains in a statement. “I’m going out with excitement and a renewed energy for all aspects of performing and possibly recording. I love being on stage and seeing and hearing the crowd. I now realize that’s what I love about being in this business.”
A full list of Redemption Tour dates are listed below. You can find more information on the shows and ticketing options by visiting Mark Chesnutt’s official website.
Mark Chesnutt’s 2025 Redemption Tour Dates:
May 3 – Forney, Texas @ Talia
May 10 – Ocala, Fla. @ Florida Horse Park (Rock The Country)
May 23 – Katy, Texas @ Mo’s Place
May 24 – Buda, Texas @ Buck’s Backyard
May 25 – Bandera, Texas @ 11th Street Cowboy Bar
May 30 – Columbus, Ohio @ The Bluestone
May 31 – York, Pa. @ York Fairgrounds & Expo Center (Rock The Country)
June 6 – Elizabethtown, Ky. @ Historic State Theater
June 7 – Benton, Ky. @ The Kentucky Opry
June 14 – Hastings, Mich. @ Barry Expo Center (Rock The Country)
June 19 – Lawton, Okla. @ Apache Casino Hotel Event Center
June 20 – Little Rock, Ark. @ Arkansas State Fairgrounds (Rock The Country)
June 21 – Sesser, Ill. @ Sesser City Park
June 26 – Ponaka, AB, Canada @ Ponoka Stampede & Exhibition
June 28 – Moose Jaw, SK, Canada @ Moose Jaw Event Center
June 29 – Dauphin, MB, Canada @ Dauphin’s Countryfest
July 11 – Roanoke Rapids, N.C. @ Weldon Mills Theatre
July 12 – Ashland, Ky. @ Boyd County Fairgrounds (Rock The Country)
July 18 – Eau Claire, Wis. @ Country Jam USA
July 19 – Sioux Falls, S.D. @ WH Lyon Fairground (Rock The Country)
July 25 – Macon, Ga. @ Atrium Health Amphitheater
July 26 – Anderson, S.C. @ Anderson Sport & Entertainment Center (Rock TheCountry)
Aug. 2 – New Braunfels, Texas @ Whitewater Amphitheater
Aug. 8 – Batesville, Miss. @ Batesville Civic Center
Aug. 9 – Jeffersonville, Ind. @ RiverStage
Aug. 15 – Fruita, Colo. @ James M. Robb, Colorado River State Park
Aug. 23 – Canton, Ga. @ Etowah River Park
Sept. 6 – Van Alstyne, Texas @ Downtown Stage
Sept. 13 – Temple, Texas @ MLK Festival Grounds
Sept. 27 – Christoval, Texas @ Cooper’s Bar-B-Q
Oct. 22 – Shipshewana, Ind. @ Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Oct. 23 – Clarksburg, W.V. @ The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center
Oct. 25 – New Philadelphia, Ohio @ Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas
