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Gilley Undergoes Surgery After Fall

Country Singer Injures Back

POSTED: Friday, July 10, 2009

UPDATED: 12:22 pm CDT July 10, 2009

HOUSTON -- Country singer Mickey Gilley will be returning to Houston for treatment after a fall in Branson, Mo., KPRC Local 2 reported Friday.

Mickey Gilley

Officials said Gilley, 73, fell on July 5, injuring his back and requiring surgery.

His representative said the surgery was successful and Gilley is expected to make a full recovery.

His scheduled performances in Branson have been canceled until his full recovery.

Officials did not release details of the fall.

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