Hopie Feek, who always believed country singer Rory Feek was her father, recently discovered through a DNA test that he is not her biological dad. She shared this emotional revelation on Instagram, explaining how the test changed her life and led her to her real father.
Rory Feek’s Daughter DNA Shock
Hopie, 37, took a 23andMe DNA test after feeling different from her family for years. The results showed that her biological father was not Rory Feek but a man identified as B.C. This news came as a shock, but it also opened the door to a new connection in her life.
After learning the truth, Hopie started searching for her biological father. She tracked him down online and sent him a message. Surprisingly, within 24 hours, he came to meet her in person. Hopie described this moment as life-changing, saying she had never felt such unconditional love before. Over the last six months, the two have built a strong bond, realizing they share many similarities.
Hopie was born in 1988 to Tamara Gillmor and Rory Feek, who were married from 1985 to 1992. Even though Rory is not her biological father, he raised her as his own. She grew up on his Tennessee farm, appearing in his blogs and being part of his life’s journey.
Rory Feek is a well-known country music singer and songwriter. He gained fame with his late wife, Joey Feek, as part of the duo Joey + Rory. They won a Grammy, sold millions of albums, and performed worldwide. Rory also wrote hit songs for artists like Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, and Waylon Jennings.
Along with finding her real father, Hopie also reconnected with her mother, Tamara. She shared how this past year has brought her closer to both her biological parents. Hopie expressed gratitude for learning about the love and support she always had but didn’t realize.
