That version has often been recorded as "Will the Circle be Unbroken", including the 1972 performance by Mother Maybelle Carter and ensemble on the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band album of the same title.

[12] June Carter's rendition of the song plays over the Deadwood season 1 episode 8 closing credits.

The hymn is sung every year at the Country Music Hall of Fame, at the conclusion of each medallion induction ceremony.

It is performed by the inductees of that respective year as well as any previously inducted members of the Hall of Fame who are present.

[15] In March 2013, the score for BioShock Infinite contained "Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Choral Version)" (2:56) on Track 3.

Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke joined Willie Nelson onstage to play and sing "Will the Circle be Unbroken?"