The first successful oil well in Alabama was drilled at Gilbertown in 1944, with oil and gas becoming the county's most important industry. This industry waned by the 1970s as the wells lost profitability.
Joey Martin mÐµt Rory Feek lÐ°tÐµ in 2001, Ðµight months lÐ°tÐµr Ð¾n June 15, 2002 thÐµÑ gÐ¾t married. Joey Ð°nd Rory decided tÐ¾ work tÐ¾gÐµthÐµr Ð°nd ÑÐ¾ Joey+Rory wÐ°Ñ born. In 2014, Joey was diagnosed with cervical cancer three months after giving birth to Indiana. She underwent a hysterectomy to remove the cancer and surrounding areas.
Joey + Rory discover the plus side of losing. The married singing duo didn't quite win CMT's 'Can You Duet' competition, but Joey Martin and Rory Feek came away with newfound fame and a promising future. A shared passion for music brought country singer Joey Martin and songwriter Rory Feek together, first as friends, then in 2002 as husband and wife.