A country singer-songwriter has been hospitalized again, less than two weeks after he was arrested at a hospital in Utah.
Todd Snider returned home to Tennessee to recover last week, his team said in a “difficult news” announcement. He started having trouble breathing and was admitted to a hospital in Hendersonville, Tenn.
“We learned from his doctors that he had been quietly suffering from an undiagnosed case of walking pneumonia,” Snider’s team said in a statement Friday. “Our beloved brother’s condition has become more complicated, and he’s since been transferred for additional treatment. His care team and those closest to him are by his side and doing everything they can.”
“Right now we’re asking everyone who loves Todd to hold him in your thoughts in whatever way feels right to you. Say a prayer, light a candle, roll one up, send strength, or just keep him close in your heart. You’ve carried him through so much over the years, and he needs that from all of us now more than ever… We’ll share more when there is more to tell. Thank you for surrounding him with so much love, support, and compassion.”
Snider’s health update comes after he was arrested Nov. 2 for allegedly causing a disturbance at a hospital in Salt Lake City. Snider’s team said he was being treated for injuries sustained in an alleged attack and canceled the rest of his tour dates.
Court documents said that Snider was discharged from the Holy Cross Hospital (formerly known as Salt Lake City Regional) against his wishes. Police said an employee told him not to return but he did and allegedly threatened a hospital worker, saying he would “kick your a–.”
Snider was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail at the time on charges of disorderly conduct, criminal trespassing, and threatening violence.
Snider, 59, is known for his mix of alternative country, folk rock, and Americana music on songs like “Beer Run,” “Play a Train Song” and “I Can’t Complain.” He’s also been covered by artists like Loretta Lynn and worked with Widespread Panic’s Dave Schools and Duane Tracks in Hard Working Americans.
“Love you Todd. Please pull through. We need ya,” Margo Price wrote on Instagram Friday.
“Love you Todd! Keep kickin ass,” Billy Strings said.
“Hoping for a speedy and full recovery for you, Todd. We need you,” country band Silverada added.
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