Mary, Did You Know - Michael English - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Mary, Did You Know" leans into the Christian side of the season for a solemn address to Mary, mother of God: "Oh, Mary, did you know that your baby boy Is Lord of all creation," goes the third verse of the yuletide staple, written by Mark Lowry in 1984, with music penned by Buddy Greene in 1991. 1991 was the year that contemporary Christian star Michael English decided to put his spin on the modern hymn, recording his version for his self-titled debut solo album that year. There was a connection: Michael English and Mark Lowry were both members of the Gaither Vocal Band and met Buddy Greene while touring. "Mary, Did You Know" went to number six on CCM Magazine's Adult Contemporary Chart while being re-shaped by a whole range of other artists over the years, with Kenny Rogers and Wynonna Judd turning in a country-flavoured duet in 1996 and CeeLo Green bringing a sleigh's worth of soul to the proceedings for his 2012 cover.