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14 Artists You Didn’t Know Covered ‘Amazing Grace’

14 Artists You Didn’t Know Covered ‘Amazing Grace’

Not only is “Amazing Grace” one of the most-recorded songs of all times, it’s also attracted a variety of singers and bands to cover it, centuries later.

Despite being well over 200 years old, enduring power of the classic hymn still makes it favorite for artist from across the musical spectrum.

We tracked down some of our favorite covers by everyone from pop stars and country crooners, to folk singers and rock stars. And, even though the song has been repeatedly reinvented, it’s spiritual power remains the same.

Here’s a look at 14 artists you may not have known covered the timeless hymn.

Sufjan Stevens

Cat Power

Destiny’s Child

Mumford & Sons

Dustin Kensrue

Dropkick Murphys

The Avett Brothers

John Legend

Johnny Cash

Ani DeFranco

U2

Willie Nelson

Aretha Franklin

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