Country singer Ray Stevens is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack in Nashville.
The 86-year-old artist and comedian, famed for hits such as Everything is Beautiful and Misty, was taken to the emergency room on July 4 after he complained of chest pains.
After a heart catheterization procedure, it was determined he’d suffered a mild heart attack.
According to his official Facebook page, Ray underwent minimally invasive heart surgery in the Tennessee state capital on July 8.
While the operation was successful, he has been forced to cancel his upcoming performances at his CabaRay Showroom through July 2025.
In a Facebook update, posted on Wednesday night, it was revealed that Ray is doing well.
‘Ray is out of ICU and beginning to walk the halls as therapy with a nurse’s assistance as he is working towards recovering from this surgery,’ the statement read.
‘Ray is very grateful for all of the cards and get-well messages. Everything is still beautiful!’
Ray Stevens is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack in Nashville
The singer underwent minimally invasive heart surgery in the Tennessee state capital on July 8
