A sequel to Sparrow Records’ 1996 Grammy-winning Amazing Grace: A Country Salute to Gospel is scheduled for release Oct. 7, and like its predecessor it will feature a wide range of country musical ...

Amazing Grace might be the ultimate song of redemption, steeped in two centuries of black history, but its writer had also been a slave ship captain. There is no shortage of versions of Amazing Grace.

From left, artist Randy Travis and wife Mary Travis as the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 in Nashville, Tenn.

His voice was shaky and slightly garbled, but as country music legend Randy Travis sang the words to “Amazing Grace” Sunday night, his signature depth was finally back for his fans. It had been three ...