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Joey Feek Cancer Update: Fellow Country Music Stars Send Well Wishes To Joey And Rory, ‘God Is Waiting On You To Sing For Him’

By Lindsay McCane
Published on: 14:15 PST, Nov 28, 2015

Joey Feek of the country music duo Joey and Rory has touched the lives of millions. Her story of living and loving while battling cancer has captivated the hearts of people all over the world. To honor the talented singer, RFD-TV aired a special segment titled To Joey + Rory With Love on Thanksgiving, with messages from their fellow country music singers including Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton.

“Joey and Rory, I’ve loved you for years,” Parton said in the special that aired on Thursday night. “I’ve had all your records, and Joey I just wanted you to know that I really appreciate the fact that you’ve often done my songs, talked about me at different times, and I’ve heard that you’re a big fan.”

“Well, I want you to know that I appreciate that, and I want you to know that I’m sorry you’re not feeling good. But I know we have something in common, we both believe in a higher power, we believe that through God, all things are possible. So, you keep praying, and I’ll keep praying for you. I just think that you’re wonderful, and I know God is proud of you. I just wanted to take a chance and say thank you for loving me, and I’ll be loving you.”

Reba McEntire was the next to show her love and support for Joey Feek. While recording in Nashville, Reba and her band shared a video message with Joey.

“Joey and Rory, we just want to say our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers are with you at this time, and we love you with all our hearts,” McEntire said.

Tanya Tucker also had a special message for Joey and Rory. Tucker said she knows how hard Joey’s diagnosis has been on her and her family, and calls cancer “cruel, awful thing.” Tanya went on to tell Joey she was sorry that she was having to go through such a difficult time, and told her to keep her chin up.

“I hate to see that you’re going through this, but I’m glad you’re here for Thanksgiving, and have your family around,” Tucker said. “That’s what’s most important, having family and friends around you, and I send my heartfelt love.

Brenda Lee then spoke about Joey Feek, whom she described as one of her heroes. She called Joey her friend, and said she has been calling to check on her regularly and is praying for her constantly. Lee also commented on Joey and Rory’s fairytale marriage, and how she was blessed to get to watch their love for one another unfold, calling it inspiring and “a true testament to who they both are, and stand for.”

“God is waiting on you to sing for him.”

Wynona Judd, Sarah Evans, and many other country music singers also sent messages to the couple, telling them that they are always in their thoughts and prayers. Each of these artists took time out of their days to share their heartfelt messages, calling the couple inspirational and telling Joey to keep fighting. Several of the singers also commented about Joey and Rory’s daughter Indiana, who will turn two in February.

As the Inquisitr previously reported, Joey Feek was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2014, three months after she gave birth to little Indy. After undergoing a radical hysterectomy and rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, Joey and her doctors thought she had beaten the disease. However, in mid-October, her doctors made a grim discovery. Not only had Joey’s cancer returned, but it had also spread to her colon. Because there was nothing left for her doctors to do, Joey decided to enter hospice care and return to her home to live out her final days with her family and friends.

Rory Feek has been documenting Joey’s cancer battle on his blog This Life I Live.

[Photo by Josh Anderson/Associated Press]

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