Country Star Suffers Heart Attack After Show, Now In Critical Condition

Country music star Colt Ford is in critical condition after suffering a heart attack after performing a show in Gilbert, Arizona.

Ford, who is 54, was performing a show at the Dierks Bently’s Whiskey Row, and shortly after his show, he suffered a heart attack.

A spokesperson for Ford told the press, “He is currently in stable but critical condition in the ICU.”

Ford is currently receiving treatment at the Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa.

Send prayers to Colt Ford. He suffered a heart 💓 attack. According to the headline he's stable in ICU. pic.twitter.com/auRnnmirHb

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Country music star Colt Ford suffers heart attack, hospitalized after Arizona concert https://t.co/HGLe6UxW81 pic.twitter.com/T3zKfY5e1n

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Here’s what Fox News reported:

Country musician Colt Ford is in “critical condition” after suffering a heart attack following a performance on Thursday in Gilbert, Arizona.

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Ford, 54, had recently played a show at Dierks Bently’s Whiskey Row, his representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.

Ford’s representative added, “He is currently in stable, but critical condition in the ICU.”

The “Slow Ride” singer is in the intensive care unit at the Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.

#BREAKING 🚨 Colt Ford, who has faced several health challenges in recent years, suffered a heart attack on Thursday evening. https://t.co/oEoc0OLEsy pic.twitter.com/6vDF75aMfD

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The New York Post got the scoop too:

Country music star Colt Ford suffered a heart attack after his concert in Arizona Thursday night.

Ford, 53, had just wrapped up his set at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row — a restaurant and night club named after the hit singer — in Gilbert, Ariz. when he experienced a medical emergency, according to 12News.

The “Workin’ on” singer was transported to Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa where he is in the Intensive Care Unit.

Ford was listed in stable but critical condition, the outlet added.

Colt Ford suffers heart attack after his performance at Dierks Bentley's 'Whiskey Row' in Gilbert, Arizona. 😟pic.twitter.com/kZ8U7kiMf8

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