Mark Chesnutt

For some country stars, living with chronic illness is simply a fact of life.

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"I had to quit drinking or die," Chesnutt remembers.

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Country stars often sing about broken hearts, but for some, those lyrics might hit a little bit close to home.

Chesnutt has been off the road since experiencing a heart-related medical emergency last month.

It's the second major health event for Chesnutt in 10 months.

In a note posted to social media, he admits he’s been “struggling with a battle that I’ve fought to overcome for many years on my own.”

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His wife Tracie also tested positive.

The surgery will keep him off the road this summer and early fall.