Country music star Darryl Worley is calling on his fans and the power of prayer after a terrifying car accident left his 16-year-old daughter, Savannah, hospitalized. The beloved singer, known for his patriotic anthems and deep faith, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook while rushing home from a performance in New Mexico.
“I’m humbly coming to y’all with a very serious request,” Worley began in his emotional post. “Kimberly [his wife] called and said Savannah had been in a bad wreck and was being life-flighted to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.”
Savannah sustained a broken leg, bruises, and lacerations in the two-car collision, which appeared to be head-on, based on photos Worley included. The mangled vehicles showed the force of the crash, their hoods and bumpers crumpled, with debris strewn across the road.
“Please pray for her and pray I can get home to be with my baby girl and Kimberly,” Worley continued. Demonstrating his characteristic humility and compassion, he also asked fans to pray for the other driver involved in the crash, a woman who was also airlifted to the hospital in serious condition.
Two days later, Worley offered an update that reflected his gratitude and trust in God’s plan. Sharing a photo of Savannah smiling faintly from her hospital bed, the singer wrote, “It may be raining today, but my sunshine is awake with a little smile on her face!”
Worley credited divine intervention for shielding his daughter from worse injuries. “It’s been a rough few days, but we know God is in control and shielded Savannah in all of this!” he wrote, adding the hashtags #PraiseJesus and #MyBaby.
While Savannah’s road to recovery remains uncertain, Worley’s faith and the support of fans are clearly keeping his family strong. “Not sure when she will get to go home, but today looks a lot better than yesterday or the day before,” he concluded.
The driver of the other car, whose family has asked for privacy, also faces a difficult recovery. The woman’s daughter, Allison, told *Daily Mail* that her mother required multiple surgeries but remains stable. Allison revealed that the families are distantly related and have been in touch, sharing their appreciation for prayers for both sides.
“It will be a long road ahead,” Allison said, emphasizing that the accident was just that—an accident.
Worley, a fixture in country music since the late 1990s, is best known for his chart-topping hits like “Have You Forgotten?”—a patriotic anthem that resonated deeply in post-9/11 America. Over his career, he has released six studio albums and earned multiple CMA Award nominations.
This latest challenge is not the first his family has faced this year. In January, a barn on the Worley property burned down, though miraculously, all the animals escaped unharmed. In August, Kimberly, his wife, underwent surgery after a separate accident.
Through it all, Worley’s faith and the support of his fans have carried him forward—a testament to the strength of family, faith, and community in times of crisis.
