Joey Feek Biography
(Singer-songwriter)
Birthday: September 9, 1975 (Virgo)
Born In: Alexandria, Indiana, United States
Joey Feek was an American country and bluegrass singer, one half of the husband and wife musical duo Joey + Rory. She was the duo’s lead vocalist while Rory sang background vocals and played guitar. The couple first rose to fame following their participation in CMT's competition ‘Can You Duet’ in 2008 in which they were the third-place finalist. Following the competition they signed a deal with Sugar Hill/Vanguard Records and released their debut album which spawned the popular hit ‘Cheater, Cheater’. Born to music loving parents in Alexandria, Indiana, she inherited her singing talent from her mother, a gospel singer. She started singing at a young age and gave her first performance when she was six years old at a first grade talent show with her father strumming his guitar beside her. Raised in a close-knit farming community, she loves traditional country music and idolized singer Dolly Parton as a little girl. She embarked on a career as a country singer and met fellow singer Rory with who she fell in love. The couple married and started performing as the duo Joey + Rory. In addition to her singing career, she also owned and operated a country diner along with her sister-in-law.