Quick Info
| Profession | Country singer, songwriter, musician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Norman, Oklahoma |
Latest News about Vince Gill
01/01/2025
The Country Music Association honored Vince Gill with its Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025. The recognition highlighted his long-term impact on country music as a songwriter, singer, and guitarist.
01/01/2025
Gill began releasing 50 Years From Home in 2025, an ambitious series of EPs marking five decades since he left home to pursue music. The project reflects a career-spanning look back at his life and work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vincent Grant Gill |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Nashville, Tennessee |
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Family
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| Children | Jenny Gill (daughter from first marriage) |
Career
| Early Career | Played in bluegrass bands like Mountain Smoke, Bluegrass Alliance, Boone Creek, Sundance; lead singer Pure Prairie League (1979-1981, hit 'Let Me Love You Tonight') |
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| Solo Debut | Signed with RCA Records (1983), debut album Turn Me Loose (1984) |
| Breakthrough | Signed with MCA (1989), album When I Call Your Name (1990, Grammy for Best Country Song) |
| Major Albums |
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| Awards | 22 Grammy Awards, 19 CMA Awards (record 4 Song of the Year), 8 ACM Awards |
| Hall of Fame | Country Music Hall of Fame (2007), Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2005) |
| Other | Grand Ole Opry member (1991), CMA Awards host (1991-2003) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Father taught him guitar and banjo | |
| 2. Session musician for Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Bonnie Raitt | |
| 3. Avid golfer, founded Vince Gill Pro-Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament (1993) | |
| 4. Known for humanitarian work in charitable events |