As we look at another New Year’s Day, it’s a good time to reflect on a song that unites rather than divides us: the Rev. John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace.” The hymn first appeared in Newton’s New ...

Born on August 4, 1725, Newton grew up without any specific religious convictions. Forced into the naval service at age 18, he attempted to desert his ship. After being severely beaten on board, at ...

March 25, 2007 will mark the 200th anniversary of the passage of a bill outlawing the slave trade in Britain. A new film details the drama behind that victory. Amazing Grace is a story of idealism and ...

Shepherd Smith of Fox News reported that the crowd could be heard singing "Amazing Grace" at Brussels Airport this week as they stood near a sea of flowers, candles and flags, brought to honor the ...

What do Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday, Woodstock, a Barack Obama speech, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Fannie Lou Hamer’s civil rights marches, The Grand Ole Opry, and American churches have in common? All ...

County legend Randy Travis, who memorably suffered a life-threatening stroke three years ago, shocked the crowd during his induction Sunday into the Country Music Hall of Fame when he performed ...