How Sweet It Sounds — Alan Jackson Performs 'Amazing Grace' At Empty Church And It's Heavenly

Jun 20, 2020 by apost team

Since John Newton first composed his legendary song Amazing Grace back in 1779, it has become a staple within the culture and a song that has been covered by countless artists over the years. It is one of those songs that consistently stirs emotion in those who hear it and this is particularly the case whenever a moving new version of it is performed. This was certainly the case when country music legend Alan Jackson performed his own rendition of the classic tune with an empty church as the backdrop in a 2013 music video.

The ambiance of the setting and the great acoustics made for a truly memorable performance that had many viewers in awe. This unique Alan Jackson take on Amazing Grace is showing that this song—which has already moved countless millions over its 200-plus year history—still has a lot of life in it.

Alan Jackson's performance of Amazing Grace in the setting of an empty church is a delight to the ears and the country legend shows that his voice is perfectly suited to the famous song. There have been countless takes on the famous song over the years, but the emotion that Jackson puts into the song with his deep voice really is a perfect way to present it. He truly plays with the listener's emotions in a good way by starting off slowly and softly. Countless viewers who have heard this version have been comforted by his performance of the classic tune. It turns out that Jackson's deep and soothing vocal tone is the perfect vehicle for a song that everyone knows so well.

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This is an amazing performance that slowly builds. From the soft and touching early moments to the slow build and the addition of backup harmonies, Alan Jackson manages to build the emotion of the song while keeping it soothing and reverent at the same time. The instrumental accompaniment is truly complementary to the overall arrangement as well. This all adds up to a performance that takes one's breath away when they hear it the first time and every time afterward. This is also one of those inspiring performances that often gets viewers singing along.

There are many reasons why Amazing Grace continues to resonate with listeners after all these years. The piece is simply beautiful and that would be enough by itself, but it is also a tune that people can relate to and can turn to for inspiration when they are feeling down. Alan Jackson's rendition of the classic tune certainly checks all of the boxes when it comes to giving listeners everything they have come to expect from a great version of Amazing Grace. The setting and the acoustics of the empty church where he performs the song only serve to add to the moving nature of the experience.

Amazing Grace is a hymn that has moved countless listeners over the years. Alan Jackson's beautiful version accomplishes the task of being a new take that is all his own while staying true to everything that makes the song so great.

Were you moved by this fantastic performance of Amazing Grace? If this performance stirred your emotions the way it has for so many others, then let the world known by passing it on.