Jason “Sundance” Head has launched his first assertion since returning dwelling from the hospital after by accident taking pictures himself at his Texas ranch.
The nation singer’s agent, Trey Newman, confirmed to PEOPLE that The Voice season 11 winner was searching within the woods by himself when he acquired one bullet to the abdomen round 4-4:30 p.m. native time on Nov. 15.
Sundance’s spouse, Misty Head, shared a number of updates through his Facebook account, revealing that the “Darlin’ Do not Go” singer, 46, was dwelling from the hospital and in steady situation as of Nov. 16 — although she famous he was “bleeding badly by his bandages” throughout a “tough” three-hour automotive trip dwelling.
Sundance posted to Facebook to personally replace followers on his situation in a self-taped video on Sunday, Nov. 17. He titled the publish “Assertion – Half 1.”
The singer-songwriter begins his message — which was recorded in entrance of a Christmas tree at his dwelling — by thanking God and the healthcare employees at UT Tyler Hospital who helped hold him alive throughout his harrowing expertise.
“I used to be positive that I used to be gonna die,” he continued, “It was one of many craziest issues that’s ever occurred to me … However I actually wished to return on right here and let you know guys that I’m alive. I’m in a whole lot of ache. I used to be shot by accident within the abdomen. I used to be alone.”
“I’ve a whole lot of life left, and that’s what I used to be telling these girls and gents that [were] attempting to maintain me alive throughout the entire course of, man. I simply, actually, I’m so grateful for the primary responders. They did an exquisite job,” he went on to say.
Sundance additionally expressed his deep gratitude for the stranger who stopped to assist him whereas he was “bleeding out” on the aspect of the highway.
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“With out you, man, I don’t suppose I used to be gonna make it,” he stated of the Good Samaritan. “I used to be bleeding out proper there. Didn’t have anybody to assist me, and you already know, I had a couple of dozen automobiles go by and see me and make eye contact, they usually didn’t cease.”
“I’m telling you what, buddy, I used to be on the finish of the highway,” he continued. “So, I’m actually, actually lucky and grateful for the couple of gents that did flip round, and I need to let you know truthfully that I like you and I’m so grateful that you just have been in my life at that second. And it wasn’t an opportunity assembly between us. And I stay up for spending extra time with you sooner or later.”
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The singer-songwriter additionally thanked followers for his or her ideas and prayers.
“So, I actually love you, actually thanks, and stay up for sharing the remainder of the story with you,” he concluded, sharing that he plans to publish extra in regards to the expertise — together with how the fluke accident occurred — within the days and weeks to return.
The nation music singer — recognized for his huge character and delicate coronary heart — was on Blake Shelton’s staff through the 2016 season of The Voice and shortly turned a fan favourite. He beforehand competed within the 2007 season of American Idol, the place he reached the semi-finals.
