Country singer Brad Paisley's wife Kimberly Williams undergoes major surgery after 'challenging couple of years'

Country singer Brad Paisley's wife took to social media over the weekend to share she had undergone laryngoplasty surgery to address an ongoing issue with her laryngeal nerve.

In a lengthy post to Instagram, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley revealed she lost her voice almost two years ago while on stage at her annual Alzheimer's fundraiser in Nashville.

Kimberley, 52, posted a photo of herself in hospital after the procedure, as well as the scar - which she had drawn over the look like a smiley face, admitting she's had a 'challenging' couple of years and her voice never fully returned. 

'It's been a challenging couple of years, but we finally got to the bottom of it,' the Nashville-based actress shared with her fans. 

'I have damage to my laryngeal nerve. I tried everything I could to heal it (so thank you but please don't give me any tips!). I was finally able to have surgery this week.'

Kimberly Williams-Paisley revealed she lost her voice almost two years ago while on stage at her annual Alzheimer's fundraiser in Nashville

One 'badass scar' along her neck later, Kimberley said she is sounding 'so much better.'

'I haven't wanted to share about this much until now because it felt too vulnerable. I took for granted my ability to "use my voice" before — for my career, for a good cause, for a timely joke, for SELF-EXPRESSION, for a loud dinner part,' she listed.

'Instead, I've been the quietest in the room. I've felt meek. New people I've met thought I was a shy or reserved person. I've felt trapped in my body,' the performer shared.

Kimberly said she's undertaken 'all kinds of training,' and through bouts of 'shame and self-loathing,' has been supported by friends, family and medical staff.

The mother-of-one then detailed what went into her surgery, sharing she was awake for the three-hour procedure to 'plump up my paralyzed vocal cord so it hits the other one.'

'I watched a lot of it on a video screen above my head as it happened and all I can say is MODERN MEDICINE IS MIRACULOUS,' Kimberly joked. 

Whilst she wasn't able to speak properly over the past two years, the actress said she's found her voice in other ways.

'I've healed old emotional wounds. I've learned the strength and beauty of silence. 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 and joyful,' she gushed.

One 'badass scar' along her neck later, Kimberley said she is sounding 'so much better'

Whilst she wasn't able to speak properly over the past two years, the actress said she's found her voice in other ways. Pictured with her husband country singer Brad Paisley

Kimberly's comments section was flooded with supportive words from friends and fans

She reflected on a recent Kate Bowler podcast she had listened to, musing: 'If you're going through hell, don't come out empty-handed.'

'Was losing my voice worth it? Mm, not exactly. Was it worthless? Not for a second,' she concluded the post.

Kimberly's comments section was flooded with supportive words from friends and fans.

Country singer Sheryl Crow called Kimberly her 'hero,' saying the actress taught her about 'holding your power without raising your voice, without throwing your fist in the air, but by observing and embracing what life hands you with grace and determination.'

'Thank you for sharing this experience with all of us! You are a fierce mother warrior!' she wrote.

'I can only imagine how scary this has all been,' chimed in another. 'Thankful you've found answers and are finding healing! It is incredible the things we take for granted when we are healthy... like your voice! That's a big one. Saying a prayer now for total healing!'

Brad, Kimberley's husband, also commented, jokingly writing it will be 'a great new chapter' - although he will miss the silence.