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Ray Stevens Bounces Back

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Country legend Ray Stevens, known for hits like The Streak and Everything Is Beautiful, suffered a fall in Tennessee, breaking his neck and landing him in a Nashville hospital. Despite the setback, hes back home, wearing a neck brace, and preparing for the release of his new album, Favorites Old and New, on April tenth. Fans can send well-wishes to him at his Nashville address. Stevens has faced health challenges recently, including a heart attack and surgery last year, but remains in good spirits and ready to continue his musical career.

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Ray Stevens Bounces Back

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0:00On April 7th, country legend Ray Stevens took a tumble last week and broke his neck. The 87-year-old comedian and singer fell on March 30th in Tennessee, landing him in a Nashville hospital for treatment. Now he's back home, wearing a neck brace for several weeks while he heals up. His team says he's fully mobile and keeping a positive vibe despite the setback. Earlier this week, Stevens even posted an update on X to let fans know he's doing all right. When you get this, he's still pushing forward with a new album called Favorites Old and New, dropping on April 10th. Fans have been quick to send love his way, and you can drop a note to him at 5724 River Road in Nashville. Stevens built a wild career in the 70s and 80s with hits like The Striek, everything is beautiful, and Misty blending lasts with real. Grammynauts. He's in the country music hall of fame from 2019, plus spots and songwriters and Christian music halls. On top of this injury, Stevens has faced other health bumps lately, like a heart attack

1:01and surgery last July. He opened his Cabaret showroom back in 2018, but plans to sell it next year. Still, his rep stresses he's in good spirits and ready to keep the music flowing. That's the latest on Ray Stevens, proving legends bounce back stronger every time. That's the story for today. Music News Today, Driven by AI

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