Key Points<\/h2>\n\n- Lisa McHugh postponed her comeback concert due to hospitalization for sepsis.<\/li>\n
- She thanked fans for their support and is focused on rest and recovery.<\/li>\n
- This follows previous diagnoses of FND and Trigeminal Neuralgia affecting her health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Lisa McHugh<\/strong>, an acclaimed Scottish-Irish country-pop star, was preparing to make a return to the stage after battling a series of health setbacks.\u00a0<\/p>\nHowever, those plans have changed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a new post on social media, McHugh revealed she was recently rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with sepsis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to Mayo Clinic,<\/a> sepsis is \u201ca serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection.\u201d Without prompt medical treatment, it can rapidly worsen, progress to septic shock, and lead to death. McHugh, who was scheduled to perform her first concert of 2026 alongside Nathan Carter<\/strong> on Thursday, Feb. 12, at The Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre in Letterkenny<\/a>, County Donegal, Ireland, had to postpone the show, but she shared that she is \u201creceiving the best care and treatment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\u201cHi everyone, I\u2019m so sorry to say that I won\u2019t be able to perform tonight with @iamnathancarter<\/a> at the @clanree_hotel<\/a>, Letterkenny,\u201d McHugh wrote on Instagram on Thursday, Feb. 12. \u201cI was admitted into hospital a couple of days ago with sepsis, but I want to reassure everyone that I\u2019m in the right place and receiving the best care and treatment to help get things under control.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\nMcHugh went on to say that while she feels \u201cdisappointed\u201d about the situation, her main priority now is focusing on her recovery, so she can eventually make a return to live performing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI just need to take a little bit of time to rest and recover, but I will be absolutely fine,\u201d she assured. \u201cI\u2019m so disappointed to miss out on what was meant to be my first live show back, but I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll all have a fantastic night with Nathan as always! I can\u2019t wait to see you all very soon.\u201d<\/p>\n
She Is Grateful for the Prayers, Love, and Support<\/h2>\n
The singer, known for her 2023 song \u201cWatch Me,\u201d closed out her message by telling fans and friends she is grateful for their love and support as she heals from her scary<\/a> health emergency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u201cThank you for all your continued support and understanding \u2014 it truly means the world,\u201d she wrote. \u201cLooks like my New Year is starting in March instead \ud83e\udee0 X.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The News Comes After a Series of Health Issues<\/h2>\n
The difficult news comes less than a year after McHugh revealed she was diagnosed with a condition that had caused her to lose the use of both her legs for two months. In the summer, she revealed she was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) as well as a diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia from earlier in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cFND is a condition that affects the way the brain and nervous system work, leading to a range of neurological symptoms such as limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, sensory issues, cognitive problems, and more,\u201d she wrote at the time in an Instagram post. \u201cThe specific cause for FND is unknown, but one of the main triggers is stress, trauma, and anxiety<\/a>. And while there is no cure, it is treatable provided you adapt your life as much as possible to manage it.\u201d<\/p>\nShe added, \u201c\u2026.With all of that said, I\u2019m going to sign off and take time out from everything for a while to concentrate on recovering fully. In the meantime, I\u2019d really appreciate all of your prayers<\/a> & I\u2019ll soak up this time with my beautiful family and be grateful for every day.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\nLisa McHugh Began Her Country Music Career 16 Years Ago<\/h2>\n
McHugh began her career in 2010 in Northern Ireland. Notably, she made her Grand Ole Opry<\/strong> debut in Nashville in 2012, at age 24, performing alongside Gene Watson<\/strong>. She has won the title for Female Vocalist of the Year five times overseas, establishing herself as a leading artist in the Irish country music<\/a> scene.<\/p>\n\nAbout the author<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/ODowMDAwMDAwMDAwODQ1Njgx\/screenshot_lorge-photo.png?arena_f_auto\"\/)
<\/div>\nMelinda Lorge is a freelance writer who recently joined the trending news team at Parade. She splits her time between Nashville and Wisconsin, and specializes in covering country music and entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Lisa McHugh<\/strong>, an acclaimed Scottish-Irish country-pop star, was preparing to make a return to the stage after battling a series of health setbacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, those plans have changed.\u00a0<\/p>\n In a new post on social media, McHugh revealed she was recently rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with sepsis.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to Mayo Clinic,<\/a> sepsis is \u201ca serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection.\u201d Without prompt medical treatment, it can rapidly worsen, progress to septic shock, and lead to death. McHugh, who was scheduled to perform her first concert of 2026 alongside Nathan Carter<\/strong> on Thursday, Feb. 12, at The Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre in Letterkenny<\/a>, County Donegal, Ireland, had to postpone the show, but she shared that she is \u201creceiving the best care and treatment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHi everyone, I\u2019m so sorry to say that I won\u2019t be able to perform tonight with @iamnathancarter<\/a> at the @clanree_hotel<\/a>, Letterkenny,\u201d McHugh wrote on Instagram on Thursday, Feb. 12. \u201cI was admitted into hospital a couple of days ago with sepsis, but I want to reassure everyone that I\u2019m in the right place and receiving the best care and treatment to help get things under control.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n McHugh went on to say that while she feels \u201cdisappointed\u201d about the situation, her main priority now is focusing on her recovery, so she can eventually make a return to live performing.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI just need to take a little bit of time to rest and recover, but I will be absolutely fine,\u201d she assured. \u201cI\u2019m so disappointed to miss out on what was meant to be my first live show back, but I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll all have a fantastic night with Nathan as always! I can\u2019t wait to see you all very soon.\u201d<\/p>\n The singer, known for her 2023 song \u201cWatch Me,\u201d closed out her message by telling fans and friends she is grateful for their love and support as she heals from her scary<\/a> health emergency.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for all your continued support and understanding \u2014 it truly means the world,\u201d she wrote. \u201cLooks like my New Year is starting in March instead \ud83e\udee0 X.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The difficult news comes less than a year after McHugh revealed she was diagnosed with a condition that had caused her to lose the use of both her legs for two months. In the summer, she revealed she was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) as well as a diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia from earlier in 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cFND is a condition that affects the way the brain and nervous system work, leading to a range of neurological symptoms such as limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, sensory issues, cognitive problems, and more,\u201d she wrote at the time in an Instagram post. \u201cThe specific cause for FND is unknown, but one of the main triggers is stress, trauma, and anxiety<\/a>. And while there is no cure, it is treatable provided you adapt your life as much as possible to manage it.\u201d<\/p>\n She added, \u201c\u2026.With all of that said, I\u2019m going to sign off and take time out from everything for a while to concentrate on recovering fully. In the meantime, I\u2019d really appreciate all of your prayers<\/a> & I\u2019ll soak up this time with my beautiful family and be grateful for every day.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n McHugh began her career in 2010 in Northern Ireland. Notably, she made her Grand Ole Opry<\/strong> debut in Nashville in 2012, at age 24, performing alongside Gene Watson<\/strong>. She has won the title for Female Vocalist of the Year five times overseas, establishing herself as a leading artist in the Irish country music<\/a> scene.<\/p>\n Melinda Lorge is a freelance writer who recently joined the trending news team at Parade. She splits her time between Nashville and Wisconsin, and specializes in covering country music and entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShe Is Grateful for the Prayers, Love, and Support<\/h2>\n
The News Comes After a Series of Health Issues<\/h2>\n
Lisa McHugh Began Her Country Music Career 16 Years Ago<\/h2>\n
About the author<\/h2>\n
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