'Amazing Grace' Still Tells Her Story: Candi Staton Honored with Grammy Nom After 40 Years

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Candi Staton has been singing on stages around the world for more than 70 years, and she's showing no signs of slowing down. For the first time in 40 years, she earned a nomination at this year's Grammy Awards. Younger audiences are also discovering her music on TikTok. When Staton sings "Amazing Grace," it is more than just an old hymn; it's her life's journey. From Hanceville, Alabama to becoming a singer and songwriter; she is often celebrated as the "First Lady of Southern Soul." She shared with CBN News' Studio 5 her memory of her first journey into music. Give to CBN: https://go.cbn.com/un2xC Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcas

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