Ray Stevens Breaks Neck, Album Still Set for April 10
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- Ray Stevens sustained a broken neck after falling on Sunday, March 29, and was briefly hospitalized in Nashville before being discharged to continue recovery at home
- Doctors have advised Stevens to wear a neck brace for approximately four weeks as a precaution, though he remains "fully mobile" and "in good spirits"
- His forthcoming album, "Favorites Old & New," is still scheduled for release on Friday, April 10 via Curb Records
- The project pairs covers of classics like "The Look of Love," "It Had to Be You," and "Come Rain or Come Shine" with new material including "Moving Out Is Easier Than Moving On" and "Time Machine"
- The 87-year-old's rep confirmed the injury and prognosis to Rolling Stone, and Stevens himself said in a statement he hopes "Ray Stevens fans enjoy it as much as Ray Stevens"
- The neck break comes less than a year after Stevens suffered a minor heart attack and underwent surgery in July 2025
Why it matters: At 87, a broken neck is a serious medical event, yet Stevens is reportedly fully mobile and his April 10 album release remains on schedule. The four-week neck brace requirement means his public-facing recovery will overlap with the album rollout, and this is his second major health scare since last July's heart attack and surgery.
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