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Why country singer Jon Pardi has “retired” from drinking: “I have to stop” – New York Post

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Published December 29, 2023, 9:38 a.m. ET

Jon Pardi said he is sober and has lost weight. Getty Images

Country singer Jon Pardi has made some big changes in his lifestyle.

During a recent appearance on Amazon Music's Country Heat Weekly podcast, the 38-year-old “Head Over Boots” singer revealed to hosts Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson that he's abstaining from alcohol.

“I was 112 days sober,” he said. “I lost a lot of weight.”

“I had pre-diabetes and I just thought, 'I have to stop.' “I really got to the point where I was so unhappy with every picture, every video,” he continued. “And where I wanted to go, I just had to take a break.”

Pardi, who tied the knot with hairstylist Summer Pardi in 2020 and gave birth to a daughter this year, said the weight loss made him feel more confident.

Jon Pardi said he feels good after losing weight. Getty Images Jon Pardi with his wife Summer Pardi. Getty Images

“I just did a photo shoot and thought… 'Damn, I look good,' take that from Tito!” he said. “But for anyone who is thinking about it, if you want to lose weight and you drink, I can tell you that it will help tremendously if you stop.”

On Christmas Day, he showed off his slimmer figure on Instagram. “Merry Christmas wishes to you Pardi!” He captioned a photo of his family of three.

Jon Pardi said he was prediabetic before he got sober and lost weight. GC Images Jon Pardi said he wasn't sure his sober lifestyle would last. FilmMagic

Although he has quit alcohol, he still has some of his vices, he said.

“I love ice cream. I say, “Well, I don't drink.” “I better get that Twix candy ice cream.” Coffee ice cream. So good.”

Jon Pardi opened up about his sobriety and weight loss. Getty Images

However, the musician isn't entirely sure whether his current sober lifestyle will last.

“I’m retired, okay? That doesn’t mean I can’t come out of retirement,” he said. “But right now it’s great.”

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