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 on November 19, 2025. The 68-year-old artist was honored for his iconic status and decades of positive impact on country music as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, becoming the 13th recipient of this prestigious award.
01/01/2025
Gill launched the '50 Years From Home' series in 2025, an ambitious collection of EPs celebrating five decades since he left home to pursue his music career. The project offers a career-spanning reflection on his life and work, marking a significant milestone in his long-standing musical journey.
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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 |