Ray Stevens Hospitalized After Neck Fracture, Recovering at Home

Nashville, Tenn. – Country music legend Ray Stevens, 87, suffered a broken neck when he fell at his home on Sunday, March 29. The two‑time Grammy Award winner was taken to a Nashville-area hospital, where doctors performed a brief evaluation and placed him in a cervical brace. He was released the same day and is now convalescing at home under a brace expected to remain in place for about four weeks.

Stevens, whose novelty hits such as “The Streak” and “Gitarzan” made him a household name, issued a statement through his publicist saying he is “in good spirits” and fully mobile despite the injury. Fans have been encouraged to send thoughts and prayers as he continues his recovery.

The fall comes just weeks after Stevens underwent minimally invasive heart surgery earlier this year. Nonetheless, the artist says his upcoming compilation Favorites Old New, slated for release on April 10, remains on schedule.

Industry insiders note that Stevens’ resilience underscores a career that spans more than six decades, with inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. As he recuperates, the music community has rallied around the veteran performer, affirming his lasting impact on American country and pop culture.