52 September 2, 2019 PEOPLE
AFTER NEARLY COLLAPSING ONSTAGE,
THE SINGER REVEALS HE WAS DIAGNOSED
WITH A RARE AND DEBILITATING BRAIN CONDITION
By TRICIA DESPRESC
ountry music’s
soulful powerhouse
Drake White was in
his element on the
night of Aug. 16,
taking the stage for an outdoor concert
series in Roanoke, Va. Then, 15 min-
utes into his performance, the sing-
er suddenly stumbled, his bandmate
catching him before he collapsed toDRAKE WHITE
A
Countr yStar’sHealthCrisisMichigan in 2017)
announced he’ll
halt his nationwide
tour while getting
the medical
attention he needs.