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Country music legend Ray Stevens, 87, is recovering after a terrifying fall in Nashville on Sunday that left him with a broken neck.<\/p>\n

The two-time Grammy<\/a> winner, best known for his hits Everything Is Beautiful and Misty, was briefly hospitalized following the accident but is now back home, according to a statement from his team, per People<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Doctors have advised Stevens to wear a neck brace for the next four weeks as part of his recovery, the statement confirmed.<\/p>\n

Despite the injury, the country music icon reportedly remains mobile and in high spirits as he heals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stevens’ highly anticipated album Favorites Old & New is still set to drop on Friday.<\/p>\n

This latest health scare comes just months after Stevens suffered a mild heart attack in early July 2025.<\/p>\n

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Country music legend Ray Stevens, 87, is recovering at home after a terrifying fall in Nashville on Sunday that left him with a broken neck; (pictured 2019)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The two-time Grammy winner, best known for his hits Everything Is Beautiful and Misty, was briefly hospitalized following the accident but is now back home; (pictured 1977)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He was hospitalized at the time after experiencing chest pains and later underwent a minimally invasive heart catheterization procedure in Nashville.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A few weeks later, Stevens underwent a second procedure where doctors inserted two stents to address further blockages.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After spending several days at a rehabilitation facility in Nashville, he was discharged and returned home to continue his recovery.<\/p>\n

Although Stevens’ surgery was a success, he was forced to cancel his performances at the CabaRay Showroom in West Nashville during his recovery period.<\/p>\n

At the time, his Instagram account provided fans with a hopeful update, reassuring them of his progress.<\/p>\n

\u2018Ray is out of ICU and beginning to walk the halls as therapy with a nurse\u2019s assistance as he is working towards recovering from this surgery,\u2019 the caption read.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Ray is very grateful for all of the cards and get well messages. Everything Is Still Beautiful!!!!\u2019<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Stevens’ upcoming album Favorites Old & New is a 13-track mix of timeless classics and brand-new material.<\/p>\n

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Doctors have advised Stevens to wear a neck brace for the next four weeks as part of his recovery, the statement confirmed; (pictured 1984)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stevens’ highly anticipated album Favorites Old & New is still set to drop on Friday; (with Brenda Lee in 2016)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The album will include beloved hits like The Look of Love, It Had To Be You, and Come Rain or Come Shine, alongside fresh tracks such as I Guess You\u2019ve Never Been in Love With the Moon, Moving Out is Easier Than Moving On, and Time Machine.<\/p>\n

\u2018I had a lot of fun creating this album Favorites Old & New,’ Stevens shared in a press release.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018It 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!\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Georgia-born artist, originally named Ray Ragsdale, is also famous for his quirky novelty hits like Ahab the Arab, Gitarzan, and The Streak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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