The VoiceWinner Sundance Head Breaks Silence After Accidentally Shooting Himself: 'I Was Sure I Was Going to Die'

Mar. 15, 2025

Sundance Head on ‘The Voice’ season 11.Photo:Tyler Golden/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Tyler Golden/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Jason “Sundance” Headhas released his first statement sincereturning homefrom the hospital after accidentally shooting himself at his Texas ranch.

Sundance’s wife, Misty Head, shared several updates via hisFacebook account, revealing that the “Darlin' Don’t Go" singer, 46, was home from the hospital and in stable condition as of Nov. 16 — though she noted he was “bleeding badly through his bandages” during a “rough” three-hour car ride home.

Sundanceposted to Facebookto personally update fans on his condition in a self-taped video on Sunday, Nov. 17. He titled the post “Statement - Part 1.”

“I was sure that I was gonna die,” he continued, “It was one of the craziest things that’s ever happened to me … But I really wanted to come on here and tell you guys that I am alive. I’m in a lot of pain. I was shot accidentally in the stomach. I was alone."

“I have a lot of life left, and that’s what I was telling these ladies and gentlemen that [were] trying to keep me alive during the whole process, man. I just, really, I’m so thankful for the first responders. They did a wonderful job,” he went on to say.

Sundance also expressed his deep gratitude for the stranger who stopped to help him while he was “bleeding out” on the side of the road.

Sundance Head on The Voice.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

“I’m telling you what, buddy, I was at the end of the road,” he continued. “So, I am really, really fortunate and thankful for the couple of gentlemen that did turn around, and I want to tell you honestly that I love you and I’m so thankful that you were in my life at that moment. And it wasn’t a chance meeting between us. And I look forward to spending more time with you in the future.”

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Sundance Head in New York City in December 2016.Slaven Vlasic/Getty

Slaven Vlasic/Getty

The singer-songwriter also thanked fans for their thoughts and prayers.

“So, I really love you, really thank you, and look forward to sharing the rest of the story with you,” he concluded, sharing that he plans to post more about the experience — including how the fluke accident happened — in the days and weeks to come.

The country music singer — known for his big personality and gentle heart — was on Blake Shelton’s team during the 2016 season ofThe Voiceand quickly became a fan favorite. He previously competed in the 2007 season ofAmerican Idol, where he reachedthe semi-finals.

source: people.com