Introduction
Joey+Rory’s heartfelt rendition of the timeless hymn “Amazing Grace” holds a special place in both country and Christian music. Originally recorded by Joey Feek in 2013, this solo performance featured her deeply personal and faith-filled vocals, filmed in black‑and‑white and often focusing on her face with closed eyes—evoking the song’s spiritual intensity through simplicity and emotion .
In July 2025, a new choir-enhanced version was released, featuring the renowned UNITED VOICES choir, presented under the branding The Gospel According To . Part of a single titled “Amazing Grace (Choir Version)”, it was launched on July 18, 2025 via Gaither Music Group .
This 2025 release repurposes Joey+Rory’s original studio vocal — which had been admired for its raw sincerity—adding a lush, communal dimension via the UNITED VOICES choir, elevating the traditional hymn into a shared celebration of faith. The choir’s harmonies beautifully complement Joey’s voice, transforming the arrangement into an immersive spiritual experience .
Rory Feek and the Gaither team have described the release as honoring Joey’s legacy, bringing her earlier recording into a new life and introducing it to choir arrangements and wider audiences .
In essence, this version of “Amazing Grace” bridges a solo, deeply vulnerable vocal performance from 2013 with a renewed, collaborative expression in 2025. The addition of the UNITED VOICES choir adds gravitas, lifting the song from its solitary reflection into a powerful fellowship of voices. The result is both a tribute to Joey Feek’s legacy and a spiritual uplift—rooted in authenticity, reverence, and shared praise.