John Michael Montgomery has voluntarily checked himself into a rehabilitation treatment center. A statement on the singer's website says Montgomery is seeking help for severe anxiety attacks and a sleep disorder. He has canceled all concerts and appearances for the next 30 days."I will be disappearing for a while to try and defeat the demons that have stripped me of my energy of life and good health for so many years now," Montgomery writes in a prepared statement. "I assure you that however long it may take, I'm gonna fight to the end and come out stronger."
Montgomery, known for such hits as 'Sold,' 'The Little Girl' and 'I Love the Way You Love Me,' is scheduled to release an album on his own label in September.
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Henry Stewartat 5-13-2008
The heading on this article says you have checked into rehab, and the conotation is drugs and booze. You say it is because of anxiety attacks and sleeping problems whose demons have troubled you. I really hope that is true and not something the PR people cooked up. You have a mental illness and so do I and I have suffered from the same things kinda for most of my life. I am also a small time pro musician from Chicago.
Janat 5-17-2008
John, you have and will always be my most favorite country artist. All your songs have inspired me so much. I love " I SWEAR" and " I CAN LOVE YOU LIKE THAT". My prayers are with you at this time,and i know and believe that you will come back stronger than ever, and i am so looking forward to your new recordings. You are special and loved by all your fans. We are all praying for you that you will have a speedy recovery.
Sincerely,
Jan
Sandraat 5-19-2008
John Michael,
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take as much time as you need as your fans will await your return with anticipation of some great music to come. YOU come first....the rest of life will fall into place.
Yolandaat 5-19-2008
John Michael
My thoughts are with you Take as long as you need because you come first. You have fans out that are sticking by you and will be here when you some back. John I have seen yo in concert several times and I have to say you were great. You met with your fans and luckily enough my son and me were able to meet you and you were so nice and we really enjoyed meeting you. You take care of yourself and take as much time as you need because your fans are waiting for you.
Angieat 5-19-2008
I wish you the best, and you will get better and be a stronger person. I command you for getting the help you need...
Angieat 5-19-2008
We command you for getting the help you need. And this will make you a stronger person.
buffettfanat 5-19-2008
i've always thought john was sooo cute. he only gets better with age.
Pam Pannellat 5-19-2008
Hey John,
Good luck and I pray you will be stronger than ever. My younger sister did the same thing and it took THE LOVE AND SUPPORT of her family and the GOOD LORD ABOVE. I know it can be done. I will continue to pray for you that GOD will bring you out the bad situation and You will fight it but LET GO AND LET GOD, I promise if My Sister can get out of 25 years of this you can too. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU VERY CLOSE TO HIS HEART.
Victoriaat 5-19-2008
John,
Being a personal victim of having anxiety and panic attacks is a horrible experience. Henry, I am booze and drug free and my anxiety experience have nothing to do with the sort. For people to judge us that do have this disorder DON'T JUDGE until you yourself have the experience. It takes along time to get a grip of it Im still fighting with it and I have had this disorder for about 8 yrs. All I can say john is learn the tools to fight this. You will use them alot! Alot of excersize! plus, a great support system from friends and family. Ones who will be there for you through this. And don't be affraid to use them. You can beat this. It does take time! I'm 36 now and almost there to overcome it. If I can do it so can you! Good Luck! And don't ever give up on yourself, beat it before it consumes everything you do in your life cause it will try if not succeed! Your long time fan. Victoria
ericat 5-19-2008
Good luck John we're all pullin 4 you.take your time and enjoy every moment
Jan Johnsonat 5-19-2008
Hey John, You can beat this, I did. I had panic attacks for years and my doctor finally prescribed a drug called Nardil. He said that I could not have a panic attack while taking this medication. I don't know if it was the meds or the power of suggestion but I never had another panic attack.
I got real close many times but never crossed over to a full blown attack. I now take a maintenance dose of Klonopin to control anxiety. It took lots of prayer but I'm ok now. You can do this!!!! God bless.
TRUDYat 5-19-2008
ACTUALLY THOSE OF US WHO HAVE FOLLOWED HIM, AND THE SONG HE WROTE AND A HIT OF AFTERWARDS, IS WHEN HIS FATHER DIED. REMEMBER, B/F THAT, HE WAS "CLIMBING THE LADDER". I SAW HIM TWICE IN CONCERT, BEFORE HIS FATHER'S PASSING AND HE COULDVE BEEN, AND MAY AGAIN BE, THE NEXT TIM MCGRAW.
Janat 5-19-2008
I did a double take when I read your title. You made it sound like our "all american boy" had a drug or alcohol problem. I wish him all the best.
Janat 5-19-2008
I did a double take when I read your title. You made it sound like our "all american boy" had a drug or alcohol problem. I wish him all the best.
Normaat 5-20-2008
Just breathe. You have it tough right now, and I commend you for seeking help and not being so stubborn as to try to suffer through it on your own any longer. You have always been my favorite, when you sing, I feel like the songs you sing were written for me, silly, I know, but that's what makes you so unique. My prayers are with you, and your family. Hope to see a new and improved you soon.