Vince Gill‘s “Go Rest High on That Mountain” has been sung at countless funerals over the years, including at Charlie Daniels’ last year. Gill began writing the song after Keith Whitley passed away, finishing it after the death of his own brother. But the Country Music Hall of Fame member has a third verse, which has never been recorded,…
Vince Gill is once again sealing his status as one of the kindest people in country music. The Grand Ole Opry member donated $100,000 worth of instruments to Waverly schools, following the devastating flood that took place in August. The donation was done by Gill, in partnership with KHS Music and the CMA Foundation. “The kids were so excited…
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Young, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill were just a few of the numerous artists who took part in the Grand Ole Opry celebrating its 5000th Saturday night broadcast on Saturday, October 30. The show culminated almost 96 years of weekly Saturday night shows, dating all the way back to December 26, 1925, with George…
It’s been 25 years since Deana Carter burst onto the country music scene with her debut album, Did I Shave My Legs for This? To celebrate, Carter is releasing a 25th anniversary edition, with Lauren Alaina, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde and Kylie Morgan joining Carter on the multi-platinum hit, “Strawberry Wine,” with Vince Gill accompanying on guitar. Gill and…
Country Faith Bluegrass, the 14-track album of both original and classic songs, is out now. The record includes songs performed by an all-star list of artists, including Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Patty Loveless, the late Charlie Daniels, Marty Raybon, Ricky Skaggs and more. “This is the 10th project in the Country Faith series,” producer Jerry Salley tells…
Almost a year after Charlie Daniels tragically passed away, a new 19-track album is slated to be released, honoring the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s enduring legacy. Charlie Daniels & Friends – Duets will be released on July 16, a star-studded record that includes duets with Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, Brooks & Dunn, Brad…
Alan Jackson and Vince Gill are just two of the artists who will perform for the 2021 National Memorial Day Concert, airing on PBS. The country stars will be joined by rising star Mickey Guyton, as well as Sara Bareilles, Denyce Graves, Gladys Knight, The Four Tops, The National Symphony Orchestra, actors Steve Buscemi and Mary McCormack, among others….
Vince Gill just earned his 22nd Grammy Award, this time for Best Country Solo Performance, for his song, “When My Amy Prays,” written about the faith of his wife, Amy Grant. While Grant loves the entire song, there’s one line that especially makes her emotional. “I’ve never said this, but it’s the thing that kind of puts a lump…
The 2021 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, March 14, and resulted in several country artists walking away with brand-new trophies, including Miranda Lambert, who won the award for Best Country Album, for Wildcard. “We are such a family in country music, so I feel like holding this right now, I’m holding this for all of us,” Lambert said…
Country music was quick to react after Morgan Wallen issued a racial slur earlier this month. Country radio dropped him, his label suspended his contract, the ACM Awards removed him from the list of potential nominees, and many were quick to denounce his actions. But according to several country music artists, there is still more — much more —…
