Fans of country music were left stunned and concerned today as news broke that Ronnie Dunn,

the legendary voice behind Brooks & Dunn, is facing a serious health scare at the age of 71.

His family has released an urgent statement,

asking for prayers and privacy as they navigate this difficult moment.

The update, shared early this morning, revealed

that Dunn had recently been hospitalized after experiencing unexpected symptoms.

While the exact nature of the health issue has not been disclosed, the family noted that it was

“serious enough to require immediate medical attention”

and that doctors are closely monitoring his condition.

The update, shared early this morning, revealed that

Dunn had recently been hospitalized after experiencing unexpected symptoms.

While the exact nature of the

health issue has not been disclosed, the family noted that it was

“serious enough to require immediate medical attention”

and that doctors are closely monitoring his condition. Read more below