Country music legend Mark Chesnutt was due to perform on Thursday night but was taken to hospital for 'medical reasons'. Earlier this year he candidly discussed a string of health problems View 2 Images Mark Chesnutt was hospitalized on Thursday (Image: Getty Images)

Country music legend Mark Chesnutt was rushed to hospital just moments before he was set to take the stage on Thursday. The singer-songwriter, famed for hits like 'Bubba Shot the Jukebox', 'Too Cold at Home' and 'Brother Jukebox', was gearing up to support band Alabama at the Raising Cane's River Center in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when he suddenly fell ill. ‌

The 62-year-old star was whisked off to hospital "for medical reasons," according to the venue, though they didn't elaborate on his condition. Earli

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