Genetic testing led Hopie Feek to an unexpected truth, which she detailed on her social media page, revealing new family connections and reshaping her past.

Hopie Feek, daughter of country singer-songwriter Rory Feek, recently revealed that he is not her biological father. In an emotional Instagram video, she shared that a DNA test led her to her real father.

“I’ve always felt a little bit different, and now I know why,” Hopie, 36, said in the video. “I took a 23andMe test and got the results I never knew I needed. Turns out this is my dad — not the one everyone knows — and his name is B.C.”

Hopie explained that she and B.C. have grown close over the past six months, discovering many similarities between them. “It’s so strange because we are so much alike,” she said. After finding him on social media, she messaged him on Facebook. Within 24 hours, he traveled to meet her in person.

“I never experienced unconditional love like that before,” Hopie shared. “There is so much more love to my story than I ever thought there was.”

She also revealed that she recently reconnected with her mother, “She’s freaking awesome, and learned just how much she loves me and how she wanted to be a part of my life but never really could.”

Hopie expressed gratitude for her newfound family and acknowledged that many people may have questions about her discovery. I did too, and I still do,” she admitted. “I’m just really grateful for all of this, and the new people in my life and the new family that loves me for who I am.”