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Ray Stevens is recovering after neck injury from fall

Despite neck injuries, the Grammy-winning singer ‘Favorites Old & New’ album stays intact on release date

Ibtisam Fatima

April 08, 2026

Ray Stevens is recovering after neck injury from fall

Despite neck injuries, the Grammy-winning singer ‘Favorites Old & New’ album stays intact on release date

Ray Stevens is recovering after neck injurie from fall

Ray Stevens is recovering after a recent fall left him with a broken neck, though his upcoming album release remains unaffected.

According to a press release PEOPLE obtained, the two-time Grammy winner sustained the injury on March 29 and was briefly hospitalised in the Nashville area before returning home to continue his recovery.

Doctors have advised the 87-year-old singer to wear a neck brace for approximately four weeks. Despite the setback, the release noted that he is “fully mobile and in good spirits” as he recuperates.

Stevens’ forthcoming album Favorites Old & New, set for release on April 10 via Curb Records, will arrive as scheduled. The 13-track project blends classic standards with newer material from a range of songwriters.

The album includes timeless favourites such as The Look of Love, It Had To Be You, and Come Rain or Come Shine, alongside newer tracks including I Guess You’ve Never Been in Love With the Moon and Time Machine.

Reflecting on the project, Stevens said, “I had a lot of fun creating this album… I just hope Ray Stevens fans enjoy it as much as Ray Stevens!”