After a Time of Trials, Joey + Rory Are Back with "Country Classics"

The last year or so have not been easy for husband and wife duo Joey + Rory. The couple gave birth to their baby girl, Indiana, who was diagnosed with Down's syndrome.  A couple of months later, just as they were growing accustomed to the joys of parenthood, Joey was diagnosed with cervical cancer, yet underwent a successful surgery to remove it.  A few months later, Rory's mother passed away. Yet, their faith has remained steadfast during these times of testings.      

"As God often reveals, what seemed like our biggest fears are [in the end] our greatest joys," commented Rory as he detailed how the tough days have actually made their lives more fulfilling over time-a fitting discovery for the couple whose signature song is "That's Important to Me."  

Now partnering with Gaither Music Group, they have just released Country Classics, A Tapestry of Our Musical Heritage (Gaither Music Group/Farm House Recordings), a collection of tunes that create a songbook of traditional American country music. The record, produced by Rory, features songs such as "King of the Road," "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," "Paper Roses," "I Believe in You" and others including "Coat of Many Colors," one of the first songs Joey learned as a little girl. 

"When I was about four years, old my mom and dad gave me a Dolly Parton cassette tape; and I took it upstairs and played it over and over again until I learned all of the words to 'Coat of Many Colors,' even though I didn't know how to read yet," she recalls.  "I'm so proud to finally get to record [this song] and many other songs that Rory and I loved and listened to when we were young...."

Available on both CD and DVD, the recording weaves more than a fabric of lyrics and chords.  "As a songwriter, these are all songs I wish I had written-songs that we are honored to not only sing, but to have the chance to try to 'make our own,'" describes Rory, known for hits he has written or co-written for Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, Clay Walker and Collin Raye among others.  

"I dedicated this record to my father, Robert Feek, who passed away in 1988...before I ever made my way to Nashville or heard one of my songs on the radio or played the Grand Ole Opry with my beautiful wife...he would've loved where his dream has led me.  And I believe he would've loved this record."

Country Classics, A Tapestry of Our Musical Heritage, is exclusively distributed byCapitol Christian Distribution and is available throughout general market stores and the Christian marketplace in addition to online retailers including iTunes, Amazon andwww.gaither.com.  The audio recording is available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®.

 For further information regarding Joey+Rory, visit www.joeyandrory.com, follow them atwww.facebook.com/joeyandrory or on Twitter at @joeyandrory. 

 

 

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