He left his family's Oklahoma farm with $3 in his pocket and walked nearly 30 miles to a music…

He left his family's Oklahoma farm with $3 in his pocket and walked nearly 30 miles to a music school to pursue a dream.⁠ ⁠ That young man would go on to write the most recorded gospel song in history: 𝘐'𝘭𝘭 𝘍𝘭𝘺 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘺 🎶⁠ ⁠ The story behind the song is every bit as powerful as the hymn itself. ⁠ ⁠ Hear this incredible American story at the link in bio 🎧⁠ ⁠ #OurAmericanStories #AmericanHistory #GospelMusic #Storytelling #IllFlyAway

By Our American Stories With Lee Habeeb

Published October 7, 2026

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