67-Year-Old Country Music Great Shares “Disappointing News” After Being Hospitalized
Country music veteran Radney Foster has postponed his upcoming tour dates until the end of September as he continues to recover from sepsis, a serious infection that first led to his hospitalisation in intensive care in early June. The 67-year-old, best known for his work with duo Foster & Lloyd and a successful solo career, initially resumed a limited touring schedule but has now acknowledged he returned to performing too soon.
In a July 21 Instagram post, Foster told fans he was following his doctors' advice by pausing all shows, explaining that his energy levels remain low and that balance issues make travelling and performing unsafe. He had previously rescheduled shows through 14 July before attempting a comeback, but has since decided a longer recovery period is needed. Foster, who lives in Nashville with his wife and three children, thanked fans for their patience and said he looks forward to returning to the road once fully recovered.
- Radney Foster postpones shows until end of September amid sepsis recovery
- The 67-year-old admits he returned to touring too soon
- He cites low energy and balance issues affecting safe performing
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Country singer-songwriter Radney Foster, aged 67, made his name in the 1980s as one half of the duo Foster & Lloyd before going on to a long solo career in country music. He was hospitalised in intensive care in early June after developing sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection that can cause lasting fatigue and other after-effects during recovery.
Since then, Foster has been trying to balance his recovery with his touring commitments, initially rescheduling shows and then attempting to return to performing on a limited basis. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and three children, and has been keeping fans updated on his condition through social media.
This background matters because it explains why an older performer with a serious recent illness might need to repeatedly adjust or delay live shows, and why decisions about resuming touring involve weighing his health against commitments to fans and venues.