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Genesis: The Origins of a Song: Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown?

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This article is reprinted from the July 2023 SEBA Breakdown, written by Lady Outlaw.

The popular old Baptist hymn, Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown?, written in 1897 by Eliza E. Hewitt and set to a melody by John R. Sweney, can be found as No. 787 in the Baptist Sankey hymnal.

It has been recorded numerous times by American country and bluegrass music artists such as George Jones, Ferlin Husky, Alison Krauss, the Cox Family, Reba McEntire, and many others.

The only biblical reference to stars in a crown is found in twelfth chapter verse 1 of

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Carter Stanley’s Daughter Records Tribute To Him

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Read about Jeanie Stanley's tribute to her legendary father

Author: J. Stanley (Feb 23, 2004)

Carter Stanley's daughter, Jeanie has recently finished recording a tribute album honoring her father, the late Carter Stanley. It is entitled, "Baby Girl (A Tribute To My Father - Carter Stanley). Backing her musically on the project is her famous uncle, Dr. Ralph Stanley, and his awesome band, The Clinch Mountain Boys. Harmony vocalists include Ralph Stanley (courtesy of DMZ/Columbia Records), Ralph Stanley II, John Rigsby, Joe Isaacs and Stacy York. Joe Isaacs, long-time family friend and founder of the great Isaac Family, produced the project, considering it an honor.

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