Wilson, who is now in remission, was diagnosed last fall and treated with radiation implants. Although he said was devastated by the diagnosis, his doctor reassured him that it had been caught early enough to be eliminated.

The singer is urging men, especially African-Americans who are at an increased risk for prostate cancer, to get tested and is working with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to increase awareness.

Wilson kicks off a tour this month in support of a new solo album, Uncle Charlie, which will also take him to Iraq and Kuwait to perform for U.S. troops.