On July 4, 2025, country music icon Ray Stevens, 86, suffered a mild heart attack in Nashville. After a successful heart catheterization, he was briefly in the ICU, walking hospital hallways by July 9. His team canceled July performances at his CabaRay Showroom to focus on recovery. Stevens thanked fans, saying, “Everything is Still Beautiful!!!! ❤️”
Born in 1939 in Georgia, Stevens rose to fame with hits like “The Streak” and the Grammy-winning “Everything Is Beautiful,” selling over 40 million records. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019, he’s also a skilled arranger and producer. His CabaRay Showroom, opened in 2018, hosts intimate shows. Despite semi-retirement in 2024, he promoted a 2025 comedy album.
Stevens was married to Penny Jackson Ragsdale for over 60 years until her 2021 passing, leaving two daughters and grandchildren. Fans globally have sent prayers and support. As he recovers, Stevens’s legacy of humor and heart remains strong, with hopes of a stage return soon.
