Country Music Icon Struck By Severe Physical & Mental Injury

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Amanda Nowitz

Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade. She holds a BA in politics and an MA in Communications. Her passions include music, animals, Disney, iced coffee, summer, and bad reality TV, especially Housewives and Vanderpump Rules.

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The country music world has been hit hard lately as many of the greats and up-and-comers have been rocked by tragedy. Recently, an icon in the music world was derailed by a severe injury that impacted them not just physically but also mentally. So, who was it and what happened that was so horrible? Keep reading for all of the details.

Country Icon Derailed By Severe Injury

Performing is one of the most exciting parts of being a musician, especially as a singer. Moreover, if this has been your livelihood for decades, not being able to tour can be earth-shattering. If it is a choice, that can make things easier, yet if the option is taken away, it’s a bitter pill to swallow. Recently, a country music icon suffered a painful injury that has derailed their career indefinitely.

Crystal Gayle has been performing for decades and is also known as the late Loretta Lynn’s sister. She not only has an immaculate voice but also has an extremely unique look. Fans know her for her floor-grazing, silky straight hair that was always her staple. Yet, Crystal is also a Grammy award winner, so that speaks for her talent and her hit single “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.” Unfortunately, she shared that she recently tore her meniscus, and it had shattered her completely:

I can go and sit and sing, but it does put you in a different place mentally – it is harder to get around.

So, not only is she suffering physically, but also emotionally and mentally. This incident caused the country star to have to cancel an appearance. She was supposed to be in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but that did not happen:

I’ve never had anything like this – mentally, you’re going through a ‘why me?’ [phase]. These things happen and you don’t want it.

Crystal Gayle was also cautioned by her doctors not to fly due to possible blood clots forming.

Different Options

Crystal Gayle is brokenhearted that she cannot follow through with her obligations. However, she is currently looking at her treatment options to see what is next. The goal is to get herself back in shape so she can be back on the road. The country legend clearly does not like being kept down. Fortunately, she has the support of her longtime husband and manager, Bill Gatzimos. He has been releasing statements on her behalf. Hopefully, they can find an easy solution so she can get back to doing what she loves.

Have you been a fan of Crystal Gayle, and do you understand why she is so mentally stressed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.