Brad Paisley’s Wife Undergoes Surgery Following Health Challenge

Brad Paisley’s wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, took to social media on Saturday (Aug. 17) to reveal that she had undergone surgery to address a health issue that had been troubling her for nearly two years.

The Father of the Bride star disclosed that she lost her voice while on stage at her annual Alzheimer’s fundraiser in Nashville almost two years ago. “It was embarrassing & scary & it never quite came back,” she shared. “It’s been a challenging couple of years, but we finally got to the bottom of it. I have damage to my laryngeal nerve.”

Williams-Paisley underwent surgery this week at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, and she is optimistic about the outcome, saying, “it is sounding so much better!!” She also mentioned that as a bonus, “I have a badass scar that’s smiling at me across my neck.”

“I haven’t wanted to share about this much until now because it felt too vulnerable,” she admitted. She added that she took for granted how she could use her voice in her job, for causes she believed in, and more. The actress became used to being quiet, leading others to believe she was “a shy or reserved person. I’ve felt trapped in my body.”

Williams-Paisley confessed to experiencing “shame and self-loathing” and a wide range of other emotions. However, she is ultimately “feeling SO GRATEFUL” for the many people who helped her throughout her journey. She underwent a “laryngoplasty to plump up my paralyzed vocal cord so it hits the other one,” and expressed amazement at the advancements in modern medicine by stating, “MODERN MEDICINE IS MIRACULOUS.”

In addition to her physical recovery, she has taken the time to work on herself in other vital areas. “I’ve healed old emotional wounds. I’ve learned the strength & beauty of silence,” she wrote. “I’ve become a serious meditator. I’m deadlifting over a hundred pounds. I’m taking better care of my body. I’m managing stress. I’m dissolving shame. I’m feeling more whole, empowered & joyful.”

Williams-Paisley shared pictures from the hospital, including a photo of her scar, which her brother humorously embellished with a cartoon.