Jason Aldean showed obvious signs of distress on stage as he suffered a heat stroke in front of fans in Connecticut.
The concert came to an abrupt end as Aldean ran off-stage. He continued to cough and was unable to sing another song.
Fans described the moment as “scary.” Many people extended their well-wishes. Temperatures in the mid-80s during Aldean’s performance.
Last night Jason Aldean stopped his Saturday night concert halfway through the show, running off the stage from reported heat stroke.
Some say he collapsed backstage. pic.twitter.com/Y8DobiZe5i— Sarah Jane (@SJWilliams123) July 16, 2023
The country star did not return, but he promised to reschedule the show for a future date.
“Yesterday’s Jason Aldean show will be rescheduled for a future date,” a representative for Aldean confirmed.
“We appreciate your patience as we work on rescheduling a new date, as well as the outpouring of well wishes for Jason. A rep has confirmed he is now doing well after experiencing heat stroke during last night’s performance,” the representative added.
Thanks everyone for checking in on me. Hartford, we’ll share rescheduled info soon. Saratoga Springs, see ya tonite!🤘🏼 pic.twitter.com/wVWGAmDmSZ
— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) July 16, 2023
Aldean’s wife Brittany will be joining her husband on his Highway Desperado tour next weekend along with their children.
On social media, Aldean wrote, “Thanks everyone for checking in on me. Hartford, we’ll share rescheduled info soon. Saratoga Springs, see ya tonite!”
Aldean has released ten studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has also had 27 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, more than any other artist since 2005.
Born in Macon, Georgia, on February 28, 1977, Aldean began playing guitar at a young age and started writing songs in his teens. After graduating from high school, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in country music.
He signed with Broken Bow Records in 2005 and released his self-titled debut album that same year. The album was a commercial success, spawning the number-one singles “Hicktown” and “Why”. His second album, Relentless, was released in 2007 and was also a success, spawning the number-one singles “She’s Country” and “Big Green Tractor”.
Aldean’s third album, Wide Open, was released in 2009 and was his most successful album to date. The album spawned the number-one singles “Dirt Road Anthem”, “Flyover States”, and “Tattoos on This Town”.
As one of the most popular country music artists in the world, Aldean has won countless awards, including 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, 12 Country Music Association Awards, and 2 Grammy Awards. He has also sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Known for his energetic live performances, Aldean vows to continue his tour and he will headline some of the biggest country music festivals in the world. He is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
In addition to his music career, Aldean is also a successful businessman. He owns a clothing line, a restaurant, and a line of liquor. He is also a co-founder of the Jason Aldean Foundation, which supports charitable causes.
