Joey + Rory’s Joey Martin Feek said she was ready to stop fighting, and she has. The singer has gone into a deep, deep sleep that no one expects her to come out of.
Joey + Rory released a new album of hymns on Feb. 19 — which they were determined to complete despite Joey’s cancer diagnosis — and it paid them back, earning the duo their first No. 1 record.
Joey + Rory have a major career milestone to celebrate this week. According to Billboard, the country duo's latest release, Hymns, takes the No. 1 slot on Billboard's Top Country Albums and Top Christian Albums chart. It is the first time Joey + Rory find themselves in the No. 1 spot on both charts.
Joey + Rory Feek have been fighting a tough battle with grace and endurance, and the state of Indiana has recognized them for their Hoosier spirit with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award.
Though Joey and Rory Feek are on a devastating journey as Joey lives out the last days of her life with cancer, there are still bright spots, like their daughter Indy’s second birthday.