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
19/11/2025
Vince Gill received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville. The honor recognized his decades-long influence as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and he became the 13th recipient of the award.
01/01/2025
Vince Gill launched the 50 Years From Home project in 2025 to mark five decades since he left home to pursue music. The series reflects on his career and life journey through new releases tied to this milestone.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vincent Grant Gill |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Northwest Classen High School, Oklahoma City |
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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), Corrina Grant Gill (daughter with Amy Grant) |
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) |
Social Media
| https://x.com/VGcom |
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 |