Country singer Jason “Sundance” Head, winner of The Voice Season 11 and son of legendary musician Roy Head, is expressing profound gratitude to God, first responders, and a Good Samaritan after surviving an accidental gunshot wound.
The incident, which occurred on November 15 during a solo hunting trip in Texas, left him with a bullet lodged in his stomach but miraculously spared his vital organs.
Head’s agent confirmed he was alone in the woods when a .22-caliber revolver accidentally discharged, striking him in the stomach. The bullet missed major organs, embedding itself in a fatty tissue area instead. Despite the life-threatening nature of the accident, Head’s faith and the swift actions of others helped him survive.
In a heartfelt Facebook video, Head thanked “the good Lord above,” the first responders, and the trauma team at the University of Texas at Tyler. “I was sure I was going to die,” he admitted. “It was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever experienced, but I feel blessed to have another chance at life.”
Head recounted the ordeal in an interview with ET Online. He described the moment his revolver slipped from its holster, hit the doorjamb of his Jeep, and discharged. “I reached for my phone, and my pocket was already full of blood,” he said. Despite his injury, Head managed to run to the highway, where he flagged down a passerby who he described as “an angel from heaven.”
Misty Head, Sundance’s wife, called for prayers on social media while he was en route to the hospital. “Prayer warriors, we need y’all,” she wrote. Later, she shared a photo of the bullet hole in his shirt, emphasizing how close the shot came to causing fatal damage. “Any higher or lower would have been devastating. God is awesome,” she said.
Sundance’s survival has only deepened his faith. “I saw the light, and I really thought I was dying,” he shared. “But I felt peaceful, like the Lord had me.” While the bullet remains in his body for now, Head expressed gratitude for the opportunity to keep living.
The Texas native first gained national attention as a contestant on American Idol before achieving greater fame with his The Voice win in 2016, where he was mentored by Blake Shelton. Shelton was captivated by Head’s rendition of Otis Redding’s “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” helping propel him to victory.
Fans and friends continue to rally around Sundance Head, celebrating his recovery and resilience.