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WATCH: Condoleezza Rice, violinist Jenny Oaks Baker play touching version of 'Amazing Grace'

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
July 5, 2015

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The former secretary of state and violinist Jenny Oaks Baker marked the Fourth of July holiday by releasing a touching version of the song "Amazing Grace."

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"Amazing Grace has always held a special place in my heart," Rice, a classically trained pianist, wrote Thursday in a Facebook post with a link to the music video. "It seemed only appropriate to release the video in conjunction with the 4th of July weekend as we recognize the blessings we have in this country and the sacrifices of our servicemen and women for our freedom."

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You can buy the single for 99 cents on iTunes. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

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