NASHVILLE — Country music legend Ray Stevens is on the mend at his home following a serious neck injury that required a brief hospital stay, his representatives announced Tuesday.
The 87-year-old entertainer suffered the neck fracture during a fall that occurred in late December, according to an announcement posted on the social media platform X. Medical professionals have instructed Stevens to use a neck brace for roughly four weeks as part of his recovery process.
“He remains fully mobile & in good spirits,” the statement said.
Stevens has built an impressive career spanning multiple decades, creating memorable songs that blend country music with comedy and social commentary. His achievements include the Grammy Award-winning track “Everything Is Beautiful” alongside the comedic sensation “The Streak,” which became a cultural phenomenon during the mid-1970s streaking fad.
Music fans can look forward to Stevens’ newest recording project, which is scheduled for release this Friday through Curb Records.
This recent injury follows another health challenge Stevens faced earlier this year. In July, the veteran performer experienced a minor heart attack that required surgical intervention, as detailed in a social media update. The medical emergency forced the cancellation of his scheduled shows at Nashville’s CabaRay Showroom for the remainder of that month while he focused on recovery.
