Country music legend Ray Stevens is recuperating after experiencing a mild heart attack on July 4, 2025, at age 86. Stevens was taken to a Nashville hospital after he noticed chest pain. Doctors confirmed it was a mild heart attack and had to perform a heart catheterization.
Days after his heart catheterization, on July 7, Stevens underwent a minimally invasive heart procedure. His surgery went well.
After the procedure, Stevens was taken out of ICU and has started ambulating with assistance. Stevens’ team reported that he is doing well in rehab and thanked fans for their support. They went on to say "everything is still beautiful," referring to one of the songs that made Stevens famous.
Due to his health condition, all shows for the month of July have been canceled from his performance schedule which included the ones he had scheduled to do at CabaRay Showroom in Nashville. There are not mentions on his performance schedule for future dates.
His team will continue to monitor his progress and will post updates should anything change in his concert schedule.
Ray Stevens is in recovery after undergoing minimally invasive heart surgery yesterday morning. Last Friday evening, Ray complained of chest pain and was admitted to a Nashville hospital. After a heart catheterization procedure, it was determined he’d suffered a mild heart attack pic.twitter.com/U2A6sWyh8X
— Ray Stevens (@RayStevensMusic) July 9, 2025
A Look at Stevens’ Career and What’s Next
Ray Stevens, born in Georgia in January 1939, is a longtime figure in country music. He is known not only for his singing but also for his humor and storytelling. Some of his biggest hits include “Everything Is Beautiful,” “The Streak,” and “Mississippi Squirrel Revival.”
Over the years, Stevens has earned two Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019.
Beyond singing, Stevens has also worked as a producer and musician. He has collaborated with music legends like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton.
In recent years, he hosted live shows at his own venue in Nashville, the CabaRay Showroom, where fans from around the country came to watch him perform.
As of now, Stevens is focusing on his health and recovery. His team has not confirmed when he might return to the stage. Fans are encouraged to follow his official channels for the latest updates. For now, supporters are hoping he makes a full and steady recovery.
