A look into the history of John Newton, the slaver turned priest who wrote the hymn that would later become known as 'Amazing Grace'.

When Grace Day decided to become a lawyer, she didn't expect to endure torment from her peers and professors. But once she entered law school, she discovered most people believed women didn't ...

It's heard around the world and still has the power to move. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "AMAZING GRACE") PAUL ROBESON: (Singing) Amazing grace. SIMON: "Amazing Grace." The song was first performed on New ...

Are you wondering who the woman was that sang Amazing Grace at the Washington National Cathedral service for Jimmy Carter's ...

It’s one of the most popular hymns in the Christian songbook – but apparently the benefits of Amazing Grace are not purely ...

As we look at another New Year’s Day, it’s a good time to reflect on a song that unites rather than divides us: the Rev. John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace.” The hymn first appeared in Ne ...

With few allies such as his mentor, John Newton (Albert Finney), a slave ship Captain turned repentant Priest who penned the hymn, "Amazing Grace", future Prime Minister William Pitt (Benedict ...

President Obama delivered a powerful rendition of "Amazing Grace" at the funeral of slain Rev. Clementa Pinckney, and called on the country to honor those killed in the South Carolina church massacre.

Thrilling footage from the Queen of Soul. In 1972, Aretha Franklin recorded her groundbreaking gospel album in front of a live audience. Until now, no one knew it had been filmed.