06/26/2026
Country hearts are stopping today for little Indiana Feek.
Rory Feek is asking fans to pray for his 12-year-old daughter, Indiana, as she faces open heart surgery after years of living with a ventricular septal defect, a small hole in her heart diagnosed shortly after birth.
Recent reports say the procedure was planned in Austin, Texas, after doctors determined the condition could begin affecting her quality and length of life. For Rory, the update is not just medical news; it is a father’s deepest plea.
Indiana, the daughter of Rory and his late wife Joey Feek, has been loved by country fans since she was born. Her smile, innocence, and brave spirit have touched people far beyond their Tennessee home.
This moment has reminded many families how fragile life can feel, and how powerful prayer becomes when a child is walking through something so serious.
Please keep Indiana, Rory, and their family in your prayers. Share this so more hearts can stand with them, because when a child needs strength, the country music family knows how to gather, love, believe, and pray until hope feels louder than fear across every uncertain hour ahead, today, tomorrow, and through the long recovery.