Legendary entertainer, two-time GRAMMY® Award winner, and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Stevens is recovering after a fall on Sunday, March 29 that resulted in a broken neck. He was briefly hospitalized in the Nashville area and is now recovering at home.
Doctors have advised Stevens to wear a neck brace for approximately four weeks. Despite the injury, he remains fully mobile and in good spirits as he continues his recovery.
Stevens’ upcoming album Favorites Old & New remains on schedule to release this Friday, April 10, via Curb Records.
The 13-track collection blends timeless classics with fresh material, showcasing Stevens’ signature charm, wit, and musical versatility. Favorites Old & New features a curated mix of beloved standards alongside new selections from a range of talented songwriters, offering both nostalgia and discovery in one cohesive project.
“I had a lot of fun creating this album, ‘Favorites Old & New,’” explains Stevens. “It really does contain a few of my favorite old songs as well as favorite new ones penned by some talented writers. I just hope Ray Stevens fans enjoy it as much as Ray Stevens!”
On Favorites Old & New, Stevens breathes new life into classics such as “The Look of Love,” “It Had To Be You,” and “Come Rain or Come Shine,” delivering them with his trademark style. The album also introduces fresh selections including “I Guess You’ve Never Been in Love With the Moon,” “Moving Out is Easier Than Moving On,” and “Time Machine,” highlighting contemporary songwriting while maintaining the nostalgic charm fans love.
Fans can pre-save and pre-add the album now HERE.
With a career spanning more than six decades, Stevens continues to captivate audiences through his unique blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling. This latest release reinforces his enduring artistry while reflecting both his musical roots and ongoing passion for discovering meaningful songs.
Stevens appreciates any thoughts and prayers during his recovery.
1. Savannah
2. Something
3. Parakeet Motel
4. First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
5. Roger
6. Just For A Thrill
7. Time Machine
8. Come Rain or Come Shine
9. Old Carousels
10. The Look of Love
11. Moving Out Is Easier Than Moving On
12. It Had to Be You
13. I Guess You’ve Never Been in Love With The Moon
About Curb Records:
Celebrating over 60 years in business, Curb Records is the largest independently distributed record company in America. Owned and operated by Mike Curb and founded in 1964, Curb Records has achieved 435 number one records, over 1,500 Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. With over a half century in operation, Curb Records has been influential in the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including: Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, for KING + COUNTRY, Wyn Starks, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Francesca Battistelli, Big Daddy Weave, We Are Messengers, Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Hannah Ellis, Mo Pitney, Hal Ketchum, and Kelsey Hart, among many others.
