Page 4 - ஜான் குறி காற்று News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Politicians in Tennessee are advocating for Dolly Parton s rendition of Amazing Grace to become the state s official hymn. Rep. Mike Sparks and Sen. Raumesh Akbari recently filed House Bill 938 petitioning for the move. The bill recognizes the hymn, written by John Newton in 1772, as one of the songs of historic significance that have influenced this state, and cites it as one of the most celebrated songs in modern history. It is appropriate that this body should formally recognize Amazing Grace as a state song, the lawmakers write, also noting that, in addition to Parton, several artists with connections to Tennessee have recorded their own renditions of the song. The country legend was born and raised in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, but Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley  both of whom were born in Memphis as well as country icons Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and others have also performed it.

United statesTennessee state capitolVanderbilt universityJohn mark windleMike sparksJohn newtonRaumesh akbariElvis presleyDolly partonMerle haggardWillie nelsonAretha franklinGarth brooksVanderbilt university medical center on tuesdayHouse billGreat smoky mountains