Tracy Stuffle, one of the founding members of acclaimed Southern Gospel vocal group, The Perrys, suffered a stroke in early January. His wife Libbi has been updating the band's Facebook page with news on Tracy's recovery.

Tracy Update as of 3/12/13 @ 9:15am:

Tracy just opened his eyes a little on his own!!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!!! He's on his way back!!!!!!!!!!!

I will try to be as proper about this as i can, but i don't know how else to say it........the bowels are loose this morning!!!!! I know it's probably not to becoming to get excited about that kind of movement, but Praise The Lord!!!!!

Swelling has went down...

The Perrys also posted a flyer for a benefit concert scheduled for Tuesday, March 19^th, 2013. Along with The Perrys, special guests Booth Brothers, The Bowlings, Dailey & Vincent, The Hoppers, Gold City, Jason Crabb, Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Lowry and the Collingsworth Family will be performing.

All proceeds will go toward Tracy's medical expenses.

Though Tracy is still in critical condition, and cannot accept visitors, those wanting to send cards and flowers can to the address below:

Tracy Stuffle / 1774 Shagbark Way / Gallatin, TN / 37066