Country singer Chris Young has been forced to cancel four concerts after he was hospitalised with a leg infection.

The star, 28, was admitted to a Denver, Colorado hospital on Monday (12Aug13) and as a result, he has axed gigs in Montana, Oregon, and British Columbia, Canada.

A statement released via his publicist reads, "I'm so sorry to disappoint the fans, but I didn't even know I was sick. One minute I was fine then suddenly I'm being rushed to the hospital. I look forward to being up and around and back on the road."

Young is listed in stable condition and is expected to be discharged from doctors' care on Thursday (15Aug13).

He is aiming to return to the stage on 21 August (13) in Redding, California.