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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
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.
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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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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Amy Grant (m. 2000) |
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| Previous Spouse | Janis Oliver |
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) |
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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 |
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