Ray Stevens Cancels Shows After Heart Surgery

Ray Stevens, the 86-year-old Country Music Hall of Famer, was hospitalized in Nashville on July 4 after suffering a mild heart attack and underwent successful minimally invasive heart surgery. He has since been released from the ICU and begun rehabilitation with nurse assistance. All performances at his CabaRay Showroom in Nashville have been canceled through July 2025 to support his recovery. Stevens has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of fan support, stating 'everything is still beautiful.' This health incident comes after the loss of his wife of 60 years, Penny Jackson Ragsdale. Stevens, a two-time Grammy winner, is renowned for hits like 'Everything Is Beautiful' and 'The Streak,' cementing his legacy in music and comedy.