This isn’t a Christmas song for me. It’s the mystery of the beauty of Christ and the unique mixture of Mary’s joy and suffering. Kissed the face of God…Mary and Joseph were chosen to do that. I’m in awe of the thought.
I will not defile this beautiful rendition, with my very insufficient words for this masterpiece. This is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. July 4, 2021 , and the tears are still flowing.
This is the best version of Mary, Did You Know I have ever heard by my dear friend, Kathy Mattea. She is as beautiful as her voice...she knows the hand of God....
I love this song by Kathy. I usually cry when I hear it. This year a great wave of sadness came over me as I thought of all the children who have passed or been separated from their parents by the ruler of a country that simply doesn't care.
This is one of the most powerful songs written about the birth of Jesus. As a vocalist who sings it, I get so caught up, emotionally, that I find it difficult to sing without crying tears of gratitude for what Jesus did for all mankind. Kathy does a beautiful job!!
Totally agree. Hers was the first version I ever heard; first time I came across the song. Too many well sung version are too much about the performance and the singer. With Kathy it is the story, the emotion.
Carol Shea When you have time watch this video of Kathy. It’s 28:11 long. The stories she tells are wonderful and gives great insight as to her spirit and wonderfullness. th-cam.com/video/uv3c2VA5gB8/w-d-xo.html
I heard this song while riding in my car Christmas Shopping. It overwhelmed me so, I drove to the Baptist Book Store to buy a copy...While describing the song, I became so emotional, I started to cry while saying the words. Something happened in that store..others began to shed tears and we just stood there in silence....That year, I gave that cd to people at drive thru windows, waitresses, teachers, family and friends.It was truly a gift of PEACE given into our city that year...Thank you Mark Lowry...Carol Moore------Loganville, Ga. CAN YOU IMAGINE KISSING GOD
This was the first version of this song that I ever heard, many years ago, and it's still my favorite rendition. In fact, the album that this song is from, "Good News", is probably one of the best Christmas albums ever recorded. The album doesn't contain a single throwaway cover of songs like "Winter Wonderland" or "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree". Every song is pretty much non-traditional with heavy emphasis on the true meaning of Christmas. If you liked Kathy's rendition of "Mary Did You Know", I highly recommended picking up a copy of "Good News", just to take a break from "Jingle Bells".
I was going to post that her version was the first I heard, too, and have been spoiled so by her great vocal that I don't care for many others. Her voice is so rich without doing much but just singing the lyrics.
I will always thank Kathy for my love of this song and I do like to still hear her version from time to time. With that said, Cee-Lo Green's version will never be touched and there isn't anyone besides God that will change my mind on that.
I've rediscovered this song by PTX but the very first time I ever heard it was this version by Kathy and I couldn't stop the tears. Still affects me that way
This was my Mommie's favorite Christmas song. She would sing it every year. She was a beautiful soprano. She fought stomach cancer for 2 years. Last Christmas she was too weak to sing it. So we played it for her in the hospital. My Mommie is with Mary's baby now. I will never hear her sing this carol again. My first Christmas without her. I miss you Mommie
I've just listened to about five or six different versions of this song, and this one has utterly stopped me in my tracks. This is perfection. It's so beautifully done it's almost shocking, yet gently so. It's almost like this is the way it was meant to be performed.
This is the BEST version of this song,She did it before everyone else. terrific live ,I remember seeing her about 15 years ago when she did this w/ the Knoxville Orchestra.
Kathy, heard you on the radio singing this song this evening while driving around looking at Christmas lights. Can't begin to tell you how nice it was to hear your voice again! Beautiful song and this version is so moving and the very best!
I can't sing a bit, only play the guitar a little bit, but this is my favorite modern Christmas song and this is my favorite version! I get chills and tears from the words. Thanks for posting.
I agree. This is the first version of the song I ever heard, and still the best. Don't like all the stylized stuff artists do when they cover a song!!!
Interesting that Mark Lowry co-wrote this song. He is primarily known as the goofball at the Gaither Gatherings. A ham. Think of him as Martin from the old Rowan & Martin TV show, if you go back that far. For once he got serious. Here is his typical style. th-cam.com/video/6l1W8_VXgs4/w-d-xo.html
This song always moves me. I listen to this CD all year long, too, and I love to sing this one. I hardly ever get very far, though, before not being able to sing from crying, LOL! Those little "earthquakes of the soul" can hit you real quick!
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs, bestowing life. Glory to Jesus Christ forever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
There are many Songs About Jesus that are beautiful. “Oh Holy Night,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” among them. These songs all tell us what Christmas is really all about. We tend to forget that Christmas is Jesus’ Birthday and everything that means. Kathy Mattea’s version of “Mary did you know” is one of the songs that celebrates Christmas’ meaning but it does so by shifting focus to Jesus’s mother. Mary knew her son was special. The Archangel Gabriel told her so, as did her cousin Elizabeth. Jesus performed His first miracle when He changed water into wine at the wedding feast, but He did so at His Mother’s request. She KNEW her son was special. But did she really know? Did she truly understand? This song is about Jesus’ mother, it’s about Mary. And it touches you in a way few others can. The only other song, that I know of, that touches you this way is Trisha Yearwood’s “It wasn’t his child.” That song by Trisha focuses on Jesus’ Father Joesph. It too is hauntingly beautiful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send such a loving comment. I still ache for her greatly. Never felt so alone in the flesh. But my spirit rejoices that she is free from pain and in the arms of Our Father. And when I see her I hope she greets me with this song. God bless you and yours
In my opinion, Mattea's rendition is by far THE best. Other popular recordings of this beautiful spiritual song of the season are over produced and melodramatic betraying the wonder of its message.
I am sorry to hear. She is a better place now. I lost my grandfather last January and his mother (my great-grandmother) passed away this past October. We will see them again some day.
Kathy Mattea is one of my favorite female singers and listening to this song explains why very well...what a beautiful song, beautiful message and beautiful lady.
My favorite version of this song. Also the first version I ever heard. This song gives me chills and makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME. I just cant even imagine
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I haven't ever seen this video. Kathy singing this is by far the best version of Mary Did You Know.
Best ever!
This isn’t a Christmas song for me. It’s the mystery of the beauty of Christ and the unique mixture of Mary’s joy and suffering. Kissed the face of God…Mary and Joseph were chosen to do that. I’m in awe of the thought.
My absolute favorite version!!!
Yep!
My favorite version of this song
Beautiful
"... And when you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God." Oooooh myyyyyyy, what a verse.
I know! It gets me every time!
The greatest version of this song and the only one i want to hear.
Same!
My favorite. My wife doesn't like her voice. Shoot she don't even like me.
@@tommycrump1 lmao 🤣
Agreed. No one can touch this version. Stunning
Yes
The writers of the song have produced a miracle in music, but Kathy Mattea is truly it's messenger.
AMEN!!!
Well said
I will not defile this beautiful rendition, with my very insufficient words for this masterpiece. This is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. July 4, 2021 , and the tears are still flowing.
The most beautiful rendition of all.
This is the best version of Mary, Did You Know I have ever heard by my dear friend, Kathy Mattea. She is as beautiful as her voice...she knows the hand of God....
Greet your friend Kathy for me. Tell her I just love her version of this song. I have her “Good News” album and play it all year long.
Have you listened to Sanam's rendition of the same song? That is the best of all.
#sanam
My favorite version of this song. I love her voice, and this song is hauntingly beautiful ❤️
Gives me chills and make me cry
Kel Bel
Kathy and Jordan Smith
I love this song by Kathy. I usually cry when I hear it. This year a great wave of sadness came over me as I thought of all the children who have passed or been separated from their parents by the ruler of a country that simply doesn't care.
Mine too!
This is my favorite version as well
My favorite version of the hundreds releases over the years
This is one of the most powerful songs written about the birth of Jesus. As a vocalist who sings it, I get so caught up, emotionally, that I find it difficult to sing without crying tears of gratitude for what Jesus did for all mankind. Kathy does a beautiful job!!
It moves me the same way when playing the fretless bass parts that swell like emotions.
i cant get through it either
My favorite version...she sings it with such passion
I have grown to love this song and it sends a message of truth, through the love of Jesus to all of us.
Best rendition ever!
The best rendition of this most powerful song I’ve ever heard bar none.
SONG DONE BY MANY, SHE DOES IT THE BEST
Absolutely 120% agree.
She puts her very heart in it
Scott Wilson
Watch live performance ... just as pure and wonderful as video... 🙏🏻
th-cam.com/video/XwJTIhbYt0s/w-d-xo.html
Totally agree. Hers was the first version I ever heard; first time I came across the song. Too many well sung version are too much about the performance and the singer. With Kathy it is the story, the emotion.
Carol Shea
When you have time watch this video of Kathy. It’s 28:11 long. The stories she tells are wonderful and gives great insight as to her spirit and wonderfullness.
th-cam.com/video/uv3c2VA5gB8/w-d-xo.html
Such a beautiful song about the Lord.
I get chills just by hearing this song Kathy does a beautiful job.
I heard this song while riding in my car Christmas Shopping. It overwhelmed me so, I drove to the Baptist Book Store to buy a copy...While describing the song, I became so emotional, I started to cry while saying the words. Something happened in that store..others began to shed tears and we just stood there in silence....That year, I gave that cd to people at drive thru windows, waitresses, teachers, family and friends.It was truly a gift of PEACE given into our city that year...Thank you Mark Lowry...Carol Moore------Loganville, Ga. CAN YOU IMAGINE KISSING GOD
This was the first version of this song that I ever heard, many years ago, and it's still my favorite rendition. In fact, the album that this song is from, "Good News", is probably one of the best Christmas albums ever recorded. The album doesn't contain a single throwaway cover of songs like "Winter Wonderland" or "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree". Every song is pretty much non-traditional with heavy emphasis on the true meaning of Christmas. If you liked Kathy's rendition of "Mary Did You Know", I highly recommended picking up a copy of "Good News", just to take a break from "Jingle Bells".
I totally agree with you. Bought this album when it first came out in the 90s and it is still one of my favourites. Could listen to it all year long.
I was going to post that her version was the first I heard, too, and have been spoiled so by her great vocal that I don't care for many others. Her voice is so rich without doing much but just singing the lyrics.
Good version..........listen please to Voctave's version with Mark Lowry, the writer of the lyrics.......you will love it!
It's my favourite Christmas album.
My favorite one too.
Kathy, God made this song for you to sing to us. God Bless!
definitely. she is way better than pentatonix.
Amen
@@hollymarith3786 Pentatonix is more like a choir, Kathy is a Solo Artist who does this song incredibly well
The first time I heard this song ever was on CMT, it was amazing and still the most powerful version!
My all time favorite version of this song! Merry Christmas to all.
Beautiful. Kathy OWNS this song. NO ONE does it better - no one!
Hello Martha
@@fredthomas4342 hello
@@marthasmith658 how are you doing today, I hope you are having a beautiful day.??
@@fredthomas4342 yes good.
@@marthasmith658 oh that’s nice..
Do you mind me asking, where exactly are you from.??
My favorite version of this beautiful song.
This is my favorite modern Christmas song, and this is my favorite version!
This will always be my favorite song especially at Christmas time..
My favorite version of this song. GOD must have had it written just for Kathy. Also the young lady in the wheelchair is a beautiful young lady.
I will always thank Kathy for my love of this song and I do like to still hear her version from time to time. With that said, Cee-Lo Green's version will never be touched and there isn't anyone besides God that will change my mind on that.
Still my favorite version of this song.
By far !
Her voice is so angelic and fitting for this song. Praise God for the child Mary delivered! Merry CHRISTmas to everyone!
This version is so awesome
Best ever !
I've rediscovered this song by PTX but the very first time I ever heard it was this version by Kathy and I couldn't stop the tears. Still affects me that way
This was my Mommie's favorite Christmas song. She would sing it every year. She was a beautiful soprano. She fought stomach cancer for 2 years. Last Christmas she was too weak to sing it. So we played it for her in the hospital. My Mommie is with Mary's baby now. I will never hear her sing this carol again. My first Christmas without her. I miss you Mommie
This is what Christmas is really all about. Not material things.
Best version ever. Kathys song, No one will ever come near. This is a fact !
NO ONE sings this song like Kathy Mattea. Not Kenny Rogers, not Clay Aiken... NO ONE. Simply beautiful.
I love this version. Just Beautiful and smooth.
My very favorite Kathy song!
NO ONE sings that song like Kathy...NO ONE :)
...oh, my...❤❤❤❤...I do interpretive dance to your music at nursing homes during the holidays...this one is beautiful to dance to 🤗🤗🤗...thanks
This song brings tears to my eyes. Her singing gets to me.
Me too.
Beautiful voice. Merry Christmas 2020
I can listen to this song over and over again I just love it this is most definitely one of the greatest song ever written
Josie Trevino ñn
Josie Trevino me 2 such a good song
EVER!!!!
I enjoy every version....but this one speaks to me, Kathy's voice....❤
I believe Mary did know, but this song is great, and asking of she did know is an act of faith in itself. praise the Lord Jesus in all that you do!
Jesus is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas to all. Our Redeemer is alive.
Powerful song
Probably the best rendition there is !
This my favorite Christmas song. It's so beautiful and Kathy sings it more beautiful than anyone!
Driving down the road the first time I heard this. I wept. Been a fan of Kathy ever since.
Simply the best version ever.
By far !
I've just listened to about five or six different versions of this song, and this one has utterly stopped me in my tracks. This is perfection. It's so beautifully done it's almost shocking, yet gently so. It's almost like this is the way it was meant to be performed.
This is the BEST version of this song,She did it before everyone else. terrific live ,I remember seeing her about 15 years ago when she did this w/ the Knoxville Orchestra.
Hands down the very BEST
Ah, one of my very favorite songs... And not just for Christmas!
Love and hugs!
Hello Lesa
Could you even imagine ty Ty Ty so much for coming to earth dying and rising again 3 days later we can never say Ty enough
This comes very close to the most beautifu and most beautifully done song I have ever heard. Bravo, Bravo.
Kathy Mattea sings this song like no other!!! What a sweet beautiful voice and the video is awesome!!
Kathy, heard you on the radio singing this song this evening while driving around looking at Christmas lights. Can't begin to tell you how nice it was to hear your voice again! Beautiful song and this version is so moving and the very best!
Beautiful performance, breautiful voice.
I’m doing this song for Christmas at my church 🙏🏼💕
Good night, this woman has such a warm and powerfully enticing voice
I can't sing a bit, only play the guitar a little bit, but this is my favorite modern Christmas song and this is my favorite version! I get chills and tears from the words. Thanks for posting.
Still sending shivers down my spine after all these years
Love love love this .
Brothers, Sisters, count it all a blessing when we are cursed for His name. They don't know better. God bless - Acts: 17-30
This is by far the greatest song every sung about OUR LORD & SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST!
Hello Savannah
My honest opinion, this is the BEST Version of the Mark Lowry written contemporary christian Christmas song
+Robert Gough I agree completely
I agree. This is the first version of the song I ever heard, and still the best. Don't like all the stylized stuff artists do when they cover a song!!!
Robert Gough yes, this and now Jordan Smith from the Voice.
Interesting that Mark Lowry co-wrote this song. He is primarily known as the goofball at the Gaither Gatherings. A ham. Think of him as Martin from the old Rowan & Martin TV show, if you go back that far. For once he got serious. Here is his typical style. th-cam.com/video/6l1W8_VXgs4/w-d-xo.html
Robert Gough
Kathy and Jordan Smith
One of my favorite songs and the best persons I have heard sing it.
my favorite version ever… i listen to her every xmas on a country christmas cd ♥️ love it!!
one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I can listen to this song over and over and never tire of hearing it. :)
i get goosebumps every time i hear this
I so love this song and she does it so very well!
Hello Charlenne
This song by KM always brings tears. Beautiful.
Meravigliosa. Interpretazione sublime. Grazie!!!!💖💖🌹🌹
This song always moves me. I listen to this CD all year long, too, and I love to sing this one. I hardly ever get very far, though, before not being able to sing from crying, LOL! Those little "earthquakes of the soul" can hit you real quick!
My wife and I both agree the song sounds best when song by a woman
I feel SO close to Jesus when she sings this. "...you kissed the face of God" & "...that child your holding is the Great I Am!"...both tear me up!
Such a lovely, gentle and precious song must have had divine inspiration.
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs, bestowing life. Glory to Jesus Christ forever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
There are many Songs About Jesus that are beautiful. “Oh Holy Night,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” among them. These songs all tell us what Christmas is really all about. We tend to forget that Christmas is Jesus’ Birthday and everything that means. Kathy Mattea’s version of “Mary did you know” is one of the songs that celebrates Christmas’ meaning but it does so by shifting focus to Jesus’s mother. Mary knew her son was special. The Archangel Gabriel told her so, as did her cousin Elizabeth. Jesus performed His first miracle when He changed water into wine at the wedding feast, but He did so at His Mother’s request. She KNEW her son was special. But did she really know? Did she truly understand? This song is about Jesus’ mother, it’s about Mary. And it touches you in a way few others can. The only other song, that I know of, that touches you this way is Trisha Yearwood’s “It wasn’t his child.” That song by Trisha focuses on Jesus’ Father Joesph. It too is hauntingly beautiful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send such a loving comment. I still ache for her greatly. Never felt so alone in the flesh. But my spirit rejoices that she is free from pain and in the arms of Our Father. And when I see her I hope she greets me with this song. God bless you and yours
Hello Rosalind
In my opinion, Mattea's rendition is by far THE best. Other popular recordings of this beautiful spiritual song of the season are over produced and melodramatic betraying the wonder of its message.
I have loved this song for years. My favorite words are "You've kissed the face of God" WOW!!!!
Thank you Mark Lowry for writing such a truth written song. Kathy, Kathy, Kathy...God bless you.
Today is Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone and GOD BLESS YOU. Christ has risen!🥰
I can't hear this song and not break down in tears. It's beautiful beyond words to me.
This song knocks me out!
I am sorry to hear. She is a better place now. I lost my grandfather last January and his mother (my great-grandmother) passed away this past October. We will see them again some day.
This song is so beautiful,it make me feel very warm inside.
God Bless you Kathy!🙏❤
So very beautiful!
How hauntingly beautiful is this?
WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL IN JESUS HOLY ETERNAL NAME !!!!!!❤️🙏✝️🕊🕊🎙🎄
Kathy Mattea is one of my favorite female singers and listening to this song explains why very well...what a beautiful song, beautiful message and beautiful lady.
My favorite version of this song. Also the first version I ever heard. This song gives me chills and makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME. I just cant even imagine
Hello Amy
Beautiful. Really beautiful. Thank you.
I love this song.❤
I’ve heard just about every version of this song and she’s the only one who does the melody this way.....and it makes it so much better.
My mama's favorite version - the guitar is beautiful too - it's not Christmas without it. I always think of her when I listen to it.
Love this song