A HUGE country star has been forced to cancel his upcoming show after his mother was taken to intensive care.
Stephen Wilson Jr. who sings the hit Year To Be Young 1994, is a popular country and rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist.
The country rocker, who has over 400,000 followers on Instagram, was due to perform at The Heights Theater in Texas this weekend.
Forced to postpone more than one show, Stephen has suffered family heartbreak after his mom was in a tragic accident, admitted to ICU and in a “critical condition”.
Releasing a statement on Instagram, Stephen revealed the sad news.
He penned over a black rectangle: “Hello everyone. Our sweet, wild mother was involved in a tragic ATV (All-terrain vehicle) accident.
“She was life-lined from a cornfield & is in the ICU & in critical condition & fighting.
“Please keep her and our family in your prayers. She will undergo a surgery tomorrow that could hopefully stabilize her condition.”
He then revealed: “Unfortunately until then, I will need to cancel the New Orleans show tomorrow (04.04) & reschedule the Houston show (04.05).
“I love her dearly & I can not leave her at this moment.
“We are on standby regarding the Georgetown show.
“Full transparency, this is an hour by hour situation.”
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He concluded: “We are doing our best to handle it as it progresses & we are praying for a full recovery for her.
“Thank you for understanding. Love you. – Stephen.”
The Heights Theater also penned: “We will keep you posted regarding Two Step Inn as well as information for The Heights Theater, ticket holders should have received an email.
“Please keep Stephen’s mom and family in your prayers.”
Underneath the post, fans flocked to the comments section to send prayers, well wishes and their love.
“Prayers for your sweet momma and your whole family,” penned one person.
Another added: “Nothing at all more important than a mother @stephen.wilson.jr god bless and prayers. She will pull through!“
While a third penned: “Family first.. never apologize for that!! Sending strength & recovery.”
When Stephen flew to the United Kingdom for Highways Festival in 2023, he spoke about growing up in rural Southern Indiana.
Stephen referenced his upbringing and his father throughout his performance at the Royal Albert Hall in 2023.
And at every one of his performances, Stephen says: “I’m Stephen Wilson Jr. — I am my father’s son.”
The country star’s album is even called Søn of Dad.
The singer’s website states: “Wilson was raised by a single father who was a boxer and had him boxing from age seven through adulthood as an Indiana State Golden Gloves finalist.”
