Dolly Parton's version of "Amazing Grace" might become Tennessee's official state hymn
Hibbing, MN, USA / 99.9 Radio USA Mar 4, 2021 2:33 PM A new bill proposed by Tennessee lawmakers is advocating to make Dolly Parton âs rendition of âAmazing Graceâ the stateâs official hymn, CMT reports. The song was written in 1772 by captain of slave ships turned abolitionist John Newton , and the bill argues that it has âsince been recorded by various artists with strong connections to Tennessee,â including Dolly as well as Elvis Presley , Willie Nelson , Merle Haggard , Alan Jackson , Garth Brooks and many others. In fact, Garth recen...
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