Country music star Ray Stevens was briefly hospitalized in the Nashville area after suffering a fall that resulted in a broken neck, according to a statement released to media.
The 87-year-old Grammy-winning artist sustained the injury on Sunday and is currently recovering. Doctors have advised him to wear a neck brace for approximately four weeks as part of his treatment.
“Despite the injury, he remains fully mobile and in good spirits as he continues his recovery,” the statement said.
Stevens’ upcoming album, Favorites Old & New, remains on schedule for release this Friday, despite the recent health setback.
The incident comes less than a year after the singer experienced a heart attack in Nashville. At the time, he was admitted to hospital after reporting chest pain and later underwent minimally invasive heart surgery.
Medical evaluations confirmed the episode as a mild heart attack, and his initial surgery was reported to be successful. However, the health scare led to the cancellation of several scheduled performances.
Stevens, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, remains one of the genre’s most enduring figures, with a career spanning decades. Fans and fellow artists have continued to send messages of support as he focuses on recovery.
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