Grand Ole Opry member Mel McDaniel is battling for his life in a Nashville-area hospital. Country Weekly reports that Mel's wife, Peggy, contacted their offices on Monday (July 6) to request the prayers of the singer's fans, saying his situation is "not good."On June 16, the 66-year-old McDaniel suffered a heart attack. He is now in a medically-induced coma. Since 1996, the singer has been recovering from a near-fatal fall into an orchestra pit, suffered while he was performing at a show in Lafayette, La.
A member of the Opry since 1986, Mel's hits include 'Stand Up,' 'Louisiana Saturday Night,' and the chart-topping 'Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On.' McDaniel was born in Checotah, Okla., the hometown of his fellow Opry cast member, Carrie Underwood.
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Melanieat 7-07-2009
My prayers are with you Mel and your family.
God Bless.
achievaprincessat 7-07-2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the McDaniel family. May God be with you.
aol is a ripoffat 7-07-2009
Our prayers go out to Mel and his family. It is so sad what country music has become today. The originals are forgotten in favor of prefabricated "stars". What we have done in our abandoning the legends of country, is we have abandoned what is COUNTRY.
pattym1948at 7-07-2009
Yes, I agree Country Music isn't what it use to be and MEL McDaniel, is one of originals of REAL Country music.
He is in my thoughts and prayers and so is is Family.
A Loyal Country Music FAN
deltabluuzat 7-07-2009
Hang in there Pal, all prayers are with you.
monkalupat 7-07-2009
hang in there Mel!
Stanat 7-07-2009
I sang those three songs hundreds of times in the past and my thoughts go out for a speedy recovery
denotchkaat 7-07-2009
hang in there and don't give up! Prayer? You got it!
nonny2tat 7-07-2009
Mr McDaniel, here is hoping you recover completely. Our family is sending out their prayers to you and yours.
halhome4at 7-07-2009
I will always remember the beautiful memories I had experienced with a precious love and Mel McDaniel. My prayers are with Peggy and his family and friends and all country music who love him. Mel hang in there. God is so good! Love, Pamela
JBluesky35at 7-07-2009
Our prayers goes to you Mel McDaniel and your family from our family.
God Bless
Nancy Kersteinat 7-07-2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. McDaniel and his family.
dunnrh46at 7-07-2009
hang in there Mel!i will offer a prayer for you and your family r.dunn jax. fla.
gth0579at 7-07-2009
Dear Lord, please be with Mel and his family in their hour of need. Hold them close to you and provide them with peace and comfort in this time of need. Amen.
kagambleat 7-07-2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mel, Peggy and family.
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