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Country Icon Ray Stevens Breaks Neck in Fall
7 Apr
Summary
- Ray Stevens suffered a broken neck after a fall in Nashville.
- He was hospitalized briefly but is now recovering at home.
- Stevens will wear a neck brace for the next four weeks.
Country music legend Ray Stevens is on the mend following a frightening fall that resulted in a broken neck. The 87-year-old artist experienced the accident in Nashville on Sunday and was briefly hospitalized. He has since returned home to continue his recovery, which includes wearing a neck brace for the next four weeks as advised by his doctors.
Stevens, known for his hits "Everything Is Beautiful" and "Misty," remains mobile and in good spirits despite the injury. This incident follows a mild heart attack he experienced in early July 2025, which led to hospitalization and procedures to address heart blockages.
Despite past health challenges, Stevens' highly anticipated album, Favorites Old & New, is still scheduled for release this Friday. The album features a mix of classic tunes and new material, with Stevens expressing his enjoyment in its creation and hope that fans will appreciate it.
