Country Music Legend Ray Stevens Suffers Broken Neck After Serious Fall
on Apr 07, 2026
Ray Stevens Suffers Broken Neck After Fall
Country music icon Ray Stevens suffered a broken neck following a recent fall, PEOPLE reports.
The 87-year-old was injured on March 29th and was briefly hospitalized following the incident. Medical professionals determined that the injury would require him to wear a neck brace for several weeks, but no surgery was reported.
Despite the seriousness of the injury, Stevens is said to be in good spirits and remains mobile as he continues his recovery at home. Those close to the singer have indicated that he is expected to make a full recovery.
The injury comes after Stevens suffered a heart attack in July 2025. At the time, he was experiencing some chest pain.
It was later determined that he suffered a mild heart attack, and he underwent a “minimally invasive heart surgery.”
Stevens, known for hits spanning decades and his unique blend of comedy and country music, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019.
Ray Stevens New Album Set For Release Friday, April 10th
Stevens’ upcoming album Favorites Old & New (set for release on Friday, April 10) is a 13‑track collection that blends classic standards with new music. The album “features a curated mix of beloved standards alongside new selections from a range of talented songwriters,” according to the release.
“I had a lot of fun creating this album, ‘Favorites Old & New,’” Stevens said in a press release. “It really does contain a few of my favorite old songs as well as favorite new ones penned by some talented writers. I just hope Ray Stevens fans enjoy it as much as Ray Stevens!”
