It's become one of our favorite Christmas traditions—and it's back again. 🎄
This week, Andy welcomes Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene, the duo behind one of the most recorded Christmas songs of all time: Mary, Did You Know? (Seriously…there are so many versions, no one can count them.)
Tune in as Mark shares how the lyrics were first written, Buddy explains how the music came together years later, and both reveal a surprising twist—there was once an entirely different melody.
You'll also hear them reminisce about childhood Christmas memories, talk through why the song continues to resonate across generations, share their favorite renditions, and laugh through one of Mark's most memorable (and awkward) encounters with people who didn't quite love his explanation of the song.
Whether you've heard this episode before or it's your first time, this annual release is the perfect way to slow down, laugh a little, and enjoy the story behind a Christmas classic.
Buddy's favorite versions of Mary, Did You Know?
- Michael English: https://amzn.to/384wrGD
- Pentatonix: https://amzn.to/34feTq5
- Clay Aiken: https://amzn.to/3mlZ7jm
- CeeLo Green: https://amzn.to/3nxXyAB
Mark's favorite versions of Mary, Did You Know?
- Christ Church Choir: https://youtu.be/1jv_a24Bh6s
- Natalie Cole: https://amzn.to/4iUz0Pw
- Donny Osmond: https://amzn.to/3micwZJ
- Carrie Underwood: https://amzn.to/3nmOu11
Find more from Buddy and Mark—and be sure to connect with them online:
Buddy Greene
- BuddyGreene.com
- Facebook.com/Buddy-Greene-Music-352032036982
Mark Lowry
- MarkLowry.com
- Facebook.com/markalanlowry
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