The country music star had to undergo surgery last year due to a blood clot in his chest.
(Undated) - Eric Church is opening up about the time he almost lost his life.
The country music hit-maker tells "Rolling Stone" he had to undergo emergency surgery last year due to a blood clot in his chest. He says the complication was caused by a birth defect, and he ended up having to get his top rib removed.
Church's interview is featured as the magazine's August cover story.