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Mary, did you know


"Mary, Did You Know" is a popular Christmas song originally recorded in the key of B minor. It was written by Mark Lowry, a Christian singer-songwriter and comedian, in 1984. The song gained widespread recognition after being recorded by the a cappella group Pentatonix in 2014 as part of their holiday album "That's Christmas to Me." While Lowry wrote the lyrics, the melody is credited to Buddy Greene, a Nashville-based musician. Interesting trivia about the song includes its inclusion in the Grammy Award-winning album by Pentatonix, which achieved platinum certification. "Mary, Did You Know" features a captivating melody that combines contemporary pop with spiritual undertones, making it a beloved tune played during the Christmas season.

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