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Show 18 PHOTOS In addition to pursuing his country career, Coffey Anderson also co-stars with his family in the Netflix show Country Ever After, which debuted in September of 2020. But the Anderson household also weathered more than their share of ups and downs, as the singer and his wife, Criscilla, got the news that she had Stage 4 colon cancer in May of 2019. Per People, Criscilla was first diagnosed with the disease in 2018, but it wasn't until the following year — after surgery, remission and then recurrence — that the couple was told that her cancer was Stage 4, and though it was treatable, it was not curable. In October of 2020, just a month after Country Ever After aired, the singer and his wife told Peoplethat Criscilla's doctor recommended a new clinical trial for her cancer treatment plan, one that would involve immunotherapy treatment. "He told me there was a one in 10 chance I would get a rash and a one in 20 chance that my liver would be inflamed. And I was like, 'I'd be good,'" she remembers, and the family decided the new treatment was worth the risk. But unfortunately, her body's response to the new medical regime was more severe than they ever could've predicted. "I turn out to be the one in 20 with the inflamed liver and the 1 in 10 with one of the most extreme rashes my doctor had ever seen," she goes on to say. "And all of this at the same time as the show was premiering. It should have been my happiest of days, and instead I was praying to God I would make it another day." "Criscilla had a head-to-toe rash that itched for 15 days straight and a liver that was sick. I was worried because she just couldn't get any relief," Anderson adds. After a week in the hospital, Criscilla elected to return home to recuperate, so that she could have her husband and their children by her side. But then, the couple was dealt another blow: They both contracted the COVID-19 coronavirus. "We made it through, but it was hard," Criscilla remembers. "It was definitely different. I felt like I was becoming a burden to Coffey and to everyone that was coming to help, and I was getting tired of that." At the end of what she calls "a hard 45 days," she admits that she was beginning to feel defeated by her health setbacks, and she was running low on hope. But the couple's optimism and finding the positive side of things is well-documented, and these days, they're finding the positive in a reassuring set of recent scans that show Criscilla's tumors either staying the same size or shrinking. "These scans give me a lot of hope that I am going to be able to enjoy the holidays. I mean, that's what cancer is. It's a wave of emotions," she reflects. "Every time you go into the hospital, you want to hope for the best, but at the same time, you have to mentally prepare for the worst. And when you are preparing for the worst, you have to know that that is the journey of cancer." Anderson found his first taste of mainstream success on televised singing competition Nashville Star, where he was a contestant in 2008. His song, "Mr. Red White and Blue," went viral on TikTok over the summer. Country Singers Who've Been Affected by Cancer Riser House Records' Coffey Anderson finds beauty through life's struggles in his new heartfelt tune, 'Blessed,' out today (4.29). Written by Sean Squires, Stephen Hunley and Bobby McLamb, the poignant track sparks a vision of hope and gratification in the face of adversity, as it speaks to all that life throws our way — and above all, reminds us how our blessings always outweigh our battles. LISTEN TO "BLESSED" "If I had to describe this song in three words, they would be 'bigger than us,'" Anderson explains. "As many know, my wife, Criscilla, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in 2018. After years of treatment, we finally got the news that she was in remission last fall, and that experience truly put everything into perspective for our family. The first time I heard this song, I knew I wanted to release it, but it was already on hold with another major artist. Then Bobby McLamb, one of the writers on the tune, found out about Criscilla's journey. As a cancer survivor himself, he was inspired by our story, and he decided he wanted me to be the one to release the tune. I couldn't be more grateful and excited for fans to hear it." "Blessed" is the latest offering from Anderson's forthcoming 'Come On With It' EP. Due out June 17, the 8-track collection serves as the Bangs, TX, native's first full project in more than three years and features a collaboration with Kentucky troubadour Dillon Carmichael alongside tunes written by some of country music's biggest hitmakers, including Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard and Jon Pardi. The collection of tunes continues to build on Anderson's neo-traditional style — a signature, nostalgia-driven sound that has defined the trailblazer's career for more than 20 years and led to his starring role in the Netflix reality series about his life, 'Country Ever After.' Today's release follows in the footsteps of 'America Is My Hometown,' a blue-collar tribute to the Red, White & Blue, and 'Good To You,' a driving ode to the hallmarks of a solid relationship, which served as the debut offering from 'Come On With It.' The EP is available now for preorder here. Anderson is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tues., May 3, and fans can keep up with what's to come from him by visiting coffeyanderson.com. ‘Come On With It’ Track Listing: 1. Come On With It Jon Pardi, Brice Long, Bart Butler 2. Good To You Seth Ennis, Will Weatherly, John Pierce 3. Blessed Sean Squires, Stephen Hunley, Bobby McLamb 4. America Is My Hometown Coffey Anderson, Phil O'Donnell, Monty Criswall 5. Drive On Back Tyler Hubbard, Hillary Lindsey, David Garcia 6. She Ain't No Chevy Rob Crosby, Dave Fenley, Jason Nix 7. Ain't As Lonely (Feat. Dillon Carmichael) Dillon Carmichael, Jim Beavers, Matt Rogers 8. Friday Night Coffey Anderson, Jordan Omley, Michael Mani Coffey Anderson Upcoming Tour Dates: Tue., May 3 | Grand Ole Opry | Nashville, TN Thu., May 12 | Feel the Freedom Festival | Omaha, NE Sat., May 14 | Alsup’s Grand Opening | Azle, TX Thu., May 20 | Allsup's Grand Opening | Guymon, OK Sat., June 4 | Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival | Winchester, CA Sun., June 8 | Merced County Fair | Merced, CA Tue., June 10 | National Sand Bass Festival | Madill, OK Wed., June 11 | Allsup's Grand Opening | Abilene, TX Sat., June 25 | Allsup's Grand Opening | Merkel, TX Mon., July 4 | 4th of July Celebration | Roswell, NM Sat., July 16 | Allsup's Grand Opening | Canyon, TX Fri., July 29 | Friday After 5 | Owensboro, KY Sat., July 30 | Allsup's Grand Opening | Wolfforth, TX Fri., Aug. 19 | Andover Country Music Festival | Andover, KS Sat., Sep. 3 | Allsup's Grand Opening | Breckenridge, TX Sat., Oct. 29 | Queen Creek Halloween Bash | Queen Creek, AZ ### Who is Coffey Anderson's wife?Criscilla Crossland AndersonCoffey Anderson / Wifenull
What kind of cancer does Coffey Anderson's wife have?"If I had to describe this song in three words, they would be 'bigger than us,'" Anderson explains. "As many know, my wife, Criscilla, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in 2018.
How many children does Criscilla Anderson have?So while his wife continues to battle the physical and mental ramifications of her disease, Anderson finds himself not only doing his best to keep things as normal as can be at home in Texas for their three children — 10-year-old Ethan, 8-year-old Emmarie and 5-year-old Everleigh — but also enjoying one of the biggest ...
Is Coffey Anderson married?Criscilla Crossland AndersonCoffey Anderson / Spousenull
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