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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan McCambridge

Grammy-nominated hymn-writer wrote most famous tune on back of power bill

One half of the world’s most successful hymn-writing duo has told how he composed his most famous piece – which is sung an estimated 100 million times around the world every year – on the back of an electricity bill in a converted pigsty in Lisburn.

Keith and Kristyn Getty are looking forward to the new year having earned their first Grammy nomination where they will compete against country great Willie Nelson in the Best Roots Gospel Album category.

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