“WHEREAS, it is fitting that this General Assembly should recognize songs of historic significance that have influenced this State…” -from the Tennessee House Bill 938
[Faithwire.com] Tennessee lawmakers proposed a bill this month that would make Dolly Parton’s rendition of the beloved “Amazing Grace” the official state hymn. (Screengrab image)
Tré Goins-Phillips : Mar 9, 2021 Faithwire.com
The bipartisan bill—introduced by state Rep. Mike Sparks (R) and Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D)—describes Parton’s version of the hymn as among the “songs of historic significance that have influenced this state,” WVLT-TV reported.
The Christian hymn—first published in 1779 with the words written in 1772 by English poet and clergy member John Newton—has been covered by a whole host of recording artists, ranging from Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley to John Legend and Reba McEntire… Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here
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