14 Artists You Didn’t Know Covered ‘Amazing Grace’
by Jesse Carey
August 25, 2015

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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Jesse Carey
Jesse Carey is a mainstay on the weekly RELEVANT Podcast and member of RELEVANT's executive board. He lives in Virginia Beach with his wife and two kids.