Ray Stevens Bounces Back: New Album Drops Despite Neck Injury

0:00It's April 7th. This is Entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered stories from the spotlight. Country legend Ray Stevens, the 87-year-old Grammy winner, took a bad fall on Sunday March 29th and broke his neck. He got briefly hospitalized near Nashville, but is now back home recovering strong. Doctors told him to rock a neck brace for about four weeks, yet he's staying mobile and keeping high spirits through it all. This comes right before his new album, Favorites Old and New, drops on Friday, April 10th, mixing classic hits with fresh tracks from top. Songwriters, no delays on that front. Stevens has snagged two Grammys, twelve nominations, and a spot in the country music call of fame back in 2019. Just last year, he bounced back from a mild heart attack and surgery on July 7th, 2025. Canceling shows but hitting recovery fast. His team says fans prayers mean the world, and Ray's hyped about the album, calling it a blast to make with old phase and new gems.

1:00At his age, this man's still dropping heat and defying odds.