Mel Tillis Hospitalized Following Surgery

Legendary singer and songwriter Mel Tillis is currently "on the road to recovery" from colon surgery, his Nashville-based rep confirmed to Rolling Stone Country Friday afternoon.50 Country Albums Every Rock Fan Should Own
Speculation about the 83-year-old's health began to circulate after fellow entertainer Tony Orlando tweeted Wednesday evening that singer Johnny Lee had "informed us that our friend Mel Tillis is in critical condition....please pray." Tillis's publicist confirmed