Country Music Legend Ray Stevens, 87, Hospitalized After Breaking Neck in Fall

Country music legend Ray Stevens, 87, was hospitalized in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 29 after suffering a broken neck from a fall.

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Ray Stevens is a highly respected and enduring figure in country music, known for his innovative and humorous songs. His hospitalization due to a serious injury like a broken neck is significant news for his many fans and the music community, highlighting the vulnerability of even beloved artists.

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Fox NewsMixed4h ago

Country star Ray Stevens, 87, breaks neck after serious fall in Nashville

Country legend Ray Stevens recovering at home after suffering a broken neck in a serious fall. The 87-year-old singer "remains fully mobile and in good spirits."

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual4h ago

Ray Stevens Sustains Broken Neck in Fall Ahead of New Album Release

The country musician's forthcoming LP, Favorites Old & New, remains on schedule for release on April 10

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tmzMixed9h ago

Country Music Star Ray Stevens Breaks His Neck in Scary Fall

Ray Stevens has a broken neck after suffering a serious fall near Nashville, Tennessee ... his team announced in a statement Tuesday. The legendary country singer fell on Sunday, March 29 ... and, he ended up "briefly hospitalized in the Nashville…

By TMZ Staff

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enewsMixed5h ago

Country Music Legend Ray Stevens, 87, Breaks Neck During Fall

Ray Stevens is recovering from a terrifying incident. The country star, 87, was hospitalized in Nashville, Tennessee, March 29 after breaking his neck during a fall. The Grammy winner, 87, was...

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