They have a love story straight off the silver screen, watched by millions, but what country and bluegrass crooners plus husband and wife duo Joey + Rory are going through is anything but happy these days.
Once a lonely Restaurant owner in Nashville, Tennessee, Joey Martin’s life was turned upside down when she met songwriter Rory Feek. The duo fell for each other instantly and soon found out they had some serious chemistry in the studio together as well.
“Joey’s a singer. She’s got a gift,” Rory told People about his wife. “She opens her mouth and the world moves – at least, mine does.”
It’s clear this couple, now known around the world as Joey+Rory, loves each other so much, which made Joey’s heartbreaking 2014 diagnosis all the more difficult.
Just four months after the couple’s daughter, Indiana, was born with Down syndrome, doctors told Joey she had cervical cancer.
Although the couple has tried to remain strong thanks to their faith, love, and music, the country superstar now must say goodbye to her family, friends and legion of loyal fans.
backstage with a little fan with a big heart.
A photo posted by Joey+Rory (@roryandjoey) on
She’s remained quiet recently, but on January 27th, Joey shared the following photo on Facebook and it completely warmed our aching hearts.
A photo posted by Joey+Rory (@roryandjoey) on
We’ll be praying for the country star in her final days and hope you will do the same. Although she may not have time left, we know Joey’s fans will keep her spirit alive through the music she’s blessed us with.
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