By Harshit
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 15, 2025 —
Americana and country singer-songwriter Todd Snider has been hospitalized again, less than two weeks after his arrest in Utah, as he battles a serious health complication stemming from undiagnosed walking pneumonia, his team confirmed Friday.
The 59-year-old musician, known for his storytelling style and sharp wit in songs like “Beer Run,” “Play a Train Song,” and “I Can’t Complain,” was admitted to a hospital in Hendersonville, Tennessee, after he began experiencing severe breathing difficulties.
In a heartfelt statement shared to his official channels, Snider’s representatives described the news as “difficult,” noting that his condition had “become more complicated” and that he had since been transferred for additional treatment.
Team Confirms Todd Snider’s Condition Has Worsened
“We learned from his doctors that he had been quietly suffering from an undiagnosed case of walking pneumonia,” the statement read. “Our beloved brother’s condition has become more complicated, and he’s since been transferred for additional treatment. His care team and those closest to him are by his side and doing everything they can.”
The message urged fans to keep Snider in their thoughts.
“Right now, we’re asking everyone who loves Todd to hold him in your thoughts in whatever way feels right to you. Say a prayer, light a candle, roll one up, send strength, or just keep him close in your heart,” his team wrote. “You’ve carried him through so much over the years, and he needs that from all of us now more than ever.”
They added that further updates will be shared “when there is more to tell,” expressing gratitude for the continued outpouring of support and compassion from fans.
Recent Arrest in Utah
Snider’s hospitalization follows a troubling series of events earlier this month. On Nov. 2, he was arrested at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, where police said he caused a disturbance after being discharged against his wishes.
According to court documents, Snider had been receiving treatment for injuries allegedly sustained in an attack, which forced him to cancel the remainder of his 2025 tour. After being discharged, hospital staff reportedly instructed him not to return. Authorities said Snider came back shortly after and allegedly threatened a hospital employee, saying he would “kick your a–.”
He was subsequently booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, criminal trespassing, and threatening violence. Snider was later released on bond.
His team clarified after the incident that he was recovering from a violent assault and that his behavior may have been influenced by pain and distress. They emphasized that he had been under extreme physical and emotional strain since the attack.
Return Home and Renewed Health Crisis
Following his release, Snider traveled back to Tennessee to recover, where his health appeared to improve temporarily. But within days, his condition reportedly deteriorated.
Sources close to the artist say he began experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue before being rushed to the hospital in Hendersonville. Doctors later diagnosed him with walking pneumonia — a milder but potentially dangerous form of pneumonia that can go unnoticed until it worsens.
“Walking pneumonia can cause fatigue, fever, chest pain, and breathing difficulties,” said one respiratory specialist familiar with the condition. “If untreated, it can lead to severe complications, especially in older patients.”
Snider’s team has not disclosed whether he remains in intensive care, but they have confirmed that he is receiving “specialized respiratory treatment.”
A Storied Career in Americana Music
Todd Snider has been a defining figure in the Americana and alt-country scene since the 1990s, blending humor, activism, and raw honesty in his music. His debut album, Songs for the Daily Planet (1994), introduced his storytelling flair, while later works like East Nashville Skyline (2004) cemented his reputation as a countercultural poet.
Over his decades-long career, Snider has collaborated with artists such as Loretta Lynn, John Prine, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Widespread Panic’s Dave Schools, with whom he formed the Hard Working Americans supergroup. His songs have been covered by icons across genres, including Lynn, Tom Jones, and Gary Allan.
Beyond his music, Snider is beloved for his intimate live shows, where he often mixes spoken-word humor and personal anecdotes with his songs. His fans affectionately refer to his concerts as “sermons.”
Fans Rally as Snider Battles Health Setbacks
As word of his hospitalization spread, fans and fellow musicians flooded social media with messages of love and encouragement. Longtime collaborator Dave Schools posted on X, “Todd has always been one of the toughest, kindest souls I’ve known. Keep sending him strength. He needs all of us right now.”
Fans have been sharing stories of Snider’s influence, recalling his generosity, humor, and ability to find beauty in imperfection. One wrote, “He taught me that you can laugh at life and cry at it in the same breath. Get well soon, Todd.”
For now, Snider’s team says the focus remains on recovery. “He’s in good hands,” their statement assured. “We just need to give him time.”