Sundance Head, 'The Voice' Season 11 winner and aspiring marksman, found himself on the receiving end of stray gunfire while hunting in Texas, prompting a helicopter ride and a social media prayer chain.

While attempting to bag some game on his Texas ranch, Sundance Head instead bagged a bullet from an apparently overeager hunter, leading to a helicopter rescue and a flood of prayer requests. Fortunately, the bullet ended up in a rather cushy spot, leaving the reality star recovering without the need for surgery—showing once again that life can get strange when you're famous for belting out ballads rather than duck hunting.

Head, 46, was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Tyler, Texas, where he was recovering after being stabilized. He was hunting on his ranch at the time of the incident, demonstrating that sometimes the real danger of the wild is not just the wildlife itself, but also the errant bullets that come from who-knows-where.

Fortunately, the bullet decided to lodge itself in a fatty area of Head's stomach rather than anywhere critical, making the experience slightly less dramatic than it could have been. Medical experts indicate that the decision to leave the bullet untouched seems wise, allowing Sundance to continue his life—just perhaps without the added 'weight' of that round. It’s a strange twist, but at least it gives new meaning to his album title, 'Starting Again.'

In the aftermath of the incident, Sundance found himself not only recovering but also playing the role of an unwitting 911 operator, calmly calling for help after securing his own position in the energetic realm of ‘How Not to Hunt.' His wife, Misty, has taken to social media to share updates and rally supporters for prayers, which may provide more comfort than a bandage can offer.

What's remarkable is that just before the incident, Sundance was posting updates on his tranquil morning, captioning a photo with 'Woke up this morning to the sound of silence.' One can only imagine how fast that silence was shattered by the sound of a bullet whizzing through the air, proving that sometimes life truly has a sense of irony fitting for a country song.

Sundance is no stranger to the spotlight, first gaining fame from competing on 'American Idol' in 2007 before his triumphant win on 'The Voice' in 2016. If one would think navigating the politics of reality TV was complex, the world of hunting seems to be just as fraught with danger—most notably, from stray bullets. Naturally, navigating both careers might drive anyone to take cover, literally and figuratively.

Adding layers to his life story, Sundance Head is not just another singer; his musical lineage is rooted deep, with his father, Roy Head, having made his mark as a musician. It’s almost poetic to think that while his father may have sung about love and heartache, Sundance is now embroiled in a modern-day ballad of survival. Maybe it's time for a new duet with that bullet–after all, it’s a story that writes itself.

Head’s experience this past week reminds us of the unpredictability of life, especially when one is juggling dual identities as a performer and a sometimes dime-store sharpshooter. He’s likely to emerge from this experience with a new appreciation for both his career and the unintentional consequences of trying to mix these two distinct worlds.

As he rests and recuperates, one can’t help but hope this incident serves as a cautionary tale for future hunts. After all, emotional ballads might be more forgiving than the indifference of a rifle misfiring through the tranquil Texas sky. In the end, maybe it’s best to stick to crooning to the occasional deer rather than taking a shot at them.

With a new album, 'Starting Again,' to promote and a life to reclaim, one might cheer for Sundance's swift return to the stage. But let’s hope he’ll consider swapping his hunting gear for a microphone—there’s already enough drama in his life without introducing errant gunfire into the mix again.