The “Darlin’ Don’t Go” singer is currently in stable condition

Head Jason “Sundance”. he was shot on his ranch in texas.

The country singer’s agent, Trey Newman, tells PEOPLE that Head was hunting alone in the woods when he was shot in the stomach around 4:00-4:30 p.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 15.

Season 11 winner of NBC The voice46 years old, was transported by helicopter to a hospital. TMZ was the first to break the news.

An investigation has yet to begin, but the “Darlin’ Don’t Go” singer’s agent tells PEOPLE Head may have been accidentally shot by another hunter, noting that Head’s injury was not self-inflicted.

The “Me and Jesus” singer called 911 himself and was airlifted to a hospital in Tyler, Texas. During that time, his wife, Misty, was then called by paramedics to inform her of what happened to her husband, Agent Head tells PEOPLE.

Doctors say the bullet missed Head’s vital organs and is lodged in fatty tissue in his stomach, Newman adds.

“Right now, he’s not undergoing surgery. The doctors have decided to leave the bullet in him. But that could change,” Newman tells PEOPLE. “Right now he’s in a stable condition and the doctors are just monitoring him and checking his vitals – making sure he’s OK. He’s one of the best men I know and we all just hope he’ll be okay. It’s the best. the guy around.”

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Misty, who is currently in the hospital with her husband, tells PEOPLE, “We appreciate all the prayers and will let everyone know soon once we have more information.”

When Head won The voice in 2016, after his crowd-pleasing performance, he shouted, “Misty Head, she’s the real champ!”

His victory caused a stir for the veteran coach Blake Shelton — at the time making him the top mentor with a record five wins.

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“It was really important for me to be able to walk into your living room,” Head told PEOPLE after the show. “I just hope to bring you joy when you listen to my music.”

This is a developing story.