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JAKE OWEN TO UNDERGO SURGERY TODAY FOR BROKEN COLLARBONE
JANUARY CONCERT DATES RESCHEDULED
Nashville, TN - RCA recording artist Jake Owen definitely experienced some bad luck on Friday, January 13. Jake was snowboarding in Crested Butte, CO during the BMI Songwriter's Festival when he hit a 17 inch ice block, took a spill and broke his collarbone.
After being rushed to the ER in Crested Butte, Jake tweeted, "Just broke my collarbone. Guess I charged this mountain a little too hard." In addition, Jake told Storme Warren, host of GAC’s Headline Country who was covering the event, "Man, it wasn't like I was doing anything crazy. That's why this is such a freak accident but the reality is if you’re not falling, you’re not learning."
Jake flew back to Nashville as soon as possible. On Monday, January 16, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Dovan confirmed that Jake's collarbone suffered multiple fractures and he recommended scheduling surgery immediately. So today, January 17, Jake will undergo surgery to repair his collarbone.
Unfortunately, that means recovery time and weeks of rehabilitation so Jake was forced to postpone his January shows. According to doctor's orders from the Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jake is expected to make a full recovery. His progress during rehab will determine when he will be able to start performing again. Jake says it will be sooner than later. “I’m so bummed that I have to postpone some shows but I promise you this, I’ll be back out on the road as soon as possible. I probably won’t be able to hold a guitar for a while but I can still perform.”
Jake's sold-out shows originally scheduled for January 18 and 19 at Joe's Bar in Chicago, IL have already been rescheduled for April 18 and 19. The shows originally scheduled for January 20 and 21 at Island Resort & Casino in Harris, MI have been rescheduled for April 20 and 21.
The last time Jake's shoulder was in a sling was life changing. When he was in college, he had a wake boarding accident which required reconstructive shoulder surgery. During rehabilitation, his left shoulder was in a sling and that is actually the time when he started playing guitar and writing songs. "If it weren't for that wake boarding accident," reflects Jake, "I might not even be a singer/songwriter today." Jake is optimistic that something good will definitely come from this injury as well.
To see an interview with Jake in Crested Butte, CO prior to his accident, tune in to GAC’s Headline Country on Thursday, January 19 at 9 p.m. ET.
To learn more about Jake, click on this link: http://bit.ly/r9lkJq
Comments
On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 3:28 PM, debbieowen101 said:
i missed out for the tickets at joe iam so sad but u all r lucky way warmer in april then in january thats for sure every time i went i froze to death lol
On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 3:25 PM, debbieowen101 said:
i hope every thing is working out for u now i know ur back to ur tour now and u got the sling off so good luck jake
On Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Danita said:
Hope you feel better soon! I know a good nurse in case you need one! ;)
On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 5:44 PM, njolson said:
Hope Jake has a fast recovery!!!
On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 6:32 PM, mtraugh12 said:
Snowboarding is crazy! LOL Last time I watched somebody snowboard, she broke her ankle. I decided not to try it. Jake is healthy, hope recovery goes quickly. See you in April! Michelle
On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Leslie said:
Sounds like Jake is in good hands...I too will see you in April. One good thing is it should be much warmer in Chicago in April!
On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 3:48 PM, Bertha said:
Jake I hope your surgery goes well and good luck with your rehab. I will see you at Joes bar in Chicago in April. Take care.
Bertha
On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 11:41 AM, JOgrammy said:
Jake, We are praying for your surgery to go well and also for a good recovery so that you will be back on your feet again and feeling good as new!!
Norma