The U.S. country star Randy Travis is in a critical condition due to a heart condition caused by a virus
U.S. country star Randy Travis was admitted to a hospital in Texas Sunday after being diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy. According to a press statement released by his publicist, the singer is in a critical condition. Viral cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscles caused by a viral infection. It is caused by long term blood pressure and excessive consumption of alcohol and can cause heart failure.
Details of his medical conditions haven't been revealed yet but people familiar with the matter have confirmed that he is in a critical condition, according to a TMZ report.
In January this year, the singer pleaded guilty to drunk driving in Texas last summer where he was found "drunk and naked" after crashing his car. Travis was ordered to check into an inpatient alcohol treatment facility for a minimum of 30 days and complete 100 hours of community service, BBC News reports.
Recently Travis released a duet with Joe Nichols, "Tonight I'm Playing Possum," which is a tribute to his longtime friend George Jones. The singer preformed at the CMA Music Festival last month.
The singer rose to stardom in the 1980s and sang hits including "Forever and Ever", "Amen" and "Three Wooden Crosses."
