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August 16 2005
The latest on Wes from his website is that is is recovering at home right now.  He's trying to rest and gain some strength to prepare for the next and final round of Chemo.  He can continue his treatment when his blood count rises to a safe level.

June 23 2005
Wes' website has posted a note that Wes has had a very rough few weeks since he has been having one infection after another.  Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

May 25 2005
Wes has been responding well to his recent treatments.  According to the latest update from his website, he's just finished the third round of chemo and is now back home.  He's been responding well to the medication for fighting infections.  His next chemo appointment is in a few weeks, so make sure you remember Wes, Fran, Mitch, Harrison, and Walt in your prayers.

In related news, the Wes King tribute project is coming along nicely.  Steven Curtis Chapman, Sarah Masen, Michael W. Smith, Nichole Nordeman, Watermark and many others have confirmed they will participate. (Webmaster's note: As the project progressed these artists ended up not recording for the project but no information was released as to why).

May 1 2005
 Here's an update from Wes King's website...

"I visited Wes at his home last Thursday, he was in his second round of chemo treatments & it was making him very ill. Since my visit last week Wes' health has taken a turn for the worse. Apparently due to the chemo treatments, his immune system has been so decimated that he is extremely susceptible to infection. Wes came down with two infections & by Saturday morning one had turned into pneumonia. Wes was in and out of the ICU twice and we came very close at one point to losing him. They have him stabilized right now and he is currently out of the ICU & in an isolation room at the hospital. It has been a very difficult, scary & exhausting weekend for the King family.  Thank you all once again for your prayers & support!"


April 19 2005
 Several Christian artists are getting together to record a Wes King tribute project.  Artists that have been confirmed right now are Nichole Nordeman, downhere, Michael W. Smith, Out of the Grey, & Phil Keaggy.  More news will be posted when available.


March 23 2005
 Wes was recently admitted to the hospital for severe abdominal pain, then was transferred to St. Thomas Hospital where he was diagnosed with Lymphoma.  According to CM Central, Wes' prognosis is good and they are immediately beginning Chemotherapy.

Please remember Wes, Fran, Mitch, Harrison and Walt in your prayers.


January 3 2004
 Congratulations to Wes, Fran, Harrison and Mitch King on the birth of Walt King.  Walt was born March 20, 2003.


October 4 2001
 In addition to turning 35 this year, Wes is also working on his sixth album.  It will be his first with Word Records and will be releasing sometime soon.