Introduction
Rory Feek Begins a New Chapter With Rebecca, Eight Years After Losing Joey
Eight years after the heartbreaking loss of his wife Joey, country singer Rory Feek has stepped into a new chapter of life. On July 14, 2024, Rory married Rebecca Feek, his daughter Indiana’s former teacher, in an intimate ceremony beneath a timber-frame pavilion in Greycliff, Montana.
What makes this love story even more touching is that the idea of marriage came from Rory’s 10-year-old daughter, Indiana. During a car ride to school, Indiana turned to her teacher and said: “Miss Rebecca, I think you should marry Papa.” Later, Rebecca shared this conversation with Rory, who was deeply moved to tears. Indiana added: “My mom has been gone a long time… maybe you could be my new mother.” Those innocent but heartfelt words opened the door to a new beginning for their family.
At the wedding, Rory surprised his bride with a song he had written just for her, titled “I Do.” It was a musical tribute to Rebecca’s love and the joy she had brought into his and Indiana’s lives. Yet, for Rory, the most meaningful part of the day was not the music or the beautiful setting—it was the moment Indiana welcomed Rebecca as her new mother, completing their family in the most profound way.
Rory’s late wife, Joey Feek, who formed the beloved duo Joey + Rory, passed away in 2016 at just 40 years old after battling cancer. Together, they won a Grammy for Hymns That Are Important to Us, leaving behind music filled with faith and love. After Joey’s passing, Rory carried on her legacy through his blog, music, and by raising Indiana on his own.
Now, with Rebecca by his side, Rory and Indiana have found a renewed sense of happiness and hope. Their story is a powerful reminder that even after great loss, love and family can be rediscovered—often in the most unexpected ways.