Gene Watson Shares News About Ray Stevens

Ray Stevens

On Tuesday 7 April 2026, Gene Watson shared an Absolute Publicity news piece received regarding his good friend, and fellow country music artist, Ray Stevens.

Gene Watson on 'Ray Stevens' Nashville in 2016, as screened on RFD-TV
Special guest, Gene Watson, performed his signature song, ‘Farewell Party’, which was written by Lawton Williams (Monday 24 July 1922 – Thursday 26 July 2007), on ‘Ray Stevens’ Nashville‘, in 2016, accompanied on piano by Ray Stevens

‘Absolute Publicity sent this regarding our good friend, Ray Stevens‘.

‘Legendary entertainer, two-time GRAMMY® Award winner, and Country Music Hall of Fame member, Ray Stevens, is recovering after a fall on Sunday 29 March 2026, that resulted in a broken neck.

He was briefly hospitalized in the Nashville area, and is now recovering at home.

Ray Stevens: 'Favorites Old & New' (Curb Records, 2026)

Ray Stevens’ upcoming album, ‘Favorites Old & New’ (Curb Records, 2026) remains on schedule to release this Friday 10 April 2026, via Curb Records.

Any cards of well wishes can be directed to: Ray Stevens, 5724 River Road, Nashville, TN 37209′

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Absolute Publicity
Gene Watson on Facebook

Special guest, Gene Watson performed his signature song, ‘Farewell Party’, which was written by Lawton Williams (Monday 24 July 1922 – Thursday 26 July 2007), on ‘Ray Stevens’ Nashville‘, in 2016, accompanied on piano by Ray Stevens