Country music star RONNIE MCDOWELL rushed to hospital after suffering mini-stroke during a live performance



Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - Country music star Ronnie McDowell was hospitalized over the weekend after suffering a mini stroke during a live performance at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pennsylvania.

The 75-year-old singer, best known for hits like “Older Women” and “The King is Gone,” began experiencing slurred speech during his set on Saturday. According to reports from Nashville’s WKRN, McDowell was pulled off stage by his tour manager after performing three or four songs. The artist admitted backstage that he wasn’t feeling well and feared he might be having a stroke.

His manager acted quickly, taking him for immediate medical evaluation. On Monday, McDowell’s representative confirmed to Page Six that the singer had indeed suffered a mini stroke, adding that he was “doing much better” and undergoing further tests before returning to Nashville.

McDowell’s son, Tyler Dean McDowell, updated fans via Facebook, sharing that he had arrived in Pennsylvania and was with his father, who was alert and awaiting an MRI. Later that evening, Tyler provided another update, noting that the family was doing their best to make McDowell comfortable. “Brought dad some Popcorners and a Kombucha (snacks he likes),” he wrote. “Dad was very excited about all this, like a kid in a candy store.”

While thanking fans for their support, Tyler also requested privacy as the family focuses on McDowell’s recovery. “I know you’re all concerned. I promise, no one is more worried than I am,” he wrote. “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 concluded with a simple appeal: “If you can, pray.”

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