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Vince Gill Dedicates 'Threaten Me With Heaven' to the 24 Tornado Victims at Blake Shelton Benefit Show

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:05:12 +0000

“It’s good to be home,” native Okie Vince Gill said upon being introduced at Blake Shelton‘s ‘Healing in the Heartland’ benefit show on Wednesday (May 29). He performed the somber ‘Threaten Me With Heaven’ while seated and strumming his guitar. Gill prefaced the song by saying, “I’d like to do this song for 24 people [...]

Kelly Clarkson (Featuring Vince Gill), 'Don't Rush' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:00:58 +0000

While Kelly Clarkson's 'Don't Rush' lyrics were not intended for her originally, the song wound up in her hands and was a perfect fit. Not only did she nail the vocals, but Clarkson also had the good sense to bring in the heavenly voice of Vince Gill, which left the song's three writers -- Natalie Hemby, Blu Sanders and Lindsay Chapman -- beyond thrilled with the outcome.

Dolly Parton Has Wardrobe Malfunction, Alan Jackson Knows A Little – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:48:46 +0000

Vince Gill asked for one more last chance and made it to the top of the Country Music charts on this date in 1993, Alan Jackson knew a lot ... and a little ... in 1992, Dolly Parton had a wardrobe malfunction in 1978 and more.

Blake Shelton Shows His Colors, Vince Gill Shows His Underwear – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:47:09 +0000

Blake Shelton showed his colors on this date in 2011, Vince Gill showed his Fruit Of The Looms in 2007, Randy Travis showed us some Old 8 x 10s in 1988 and more.

Amy Grant Has A Baby, Miranda Lambert Tells A Lie – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:41:09 +0000

Miranda Lambert's little white lie won her a gold single on this date in 2010, Amy Grant and Vince Gill welcomed their first daughter to the world on this date in 2001 and Charlie Pride had the number one Country song in the nation back in 1977.

Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 12 March, 2012.

Vince Gill Parts Ways With His Record Label

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:45:44 +0000

At the Universal Music Group label luncheon show at Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar Wednesday (Feb. 22), George Strait surprised the Ryman audience with his guest appearance — but fellow star Vince Gill had a surprise of his own. Before launching into his song ‘The Red Words,’ the ‘Threaten Me With Heaven’ singer told the audience, which was full of radio personnel, that he was performing that day as a thank you to radio, since he is no longer an MCA recording artist (part of UMG).

Vince Gill Gets Some Grammies, Brad Paisley Is A Monarch – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:17:37 +0000

Brad Paisley was a Monarch in the Mardi Gras parade on this date in 2004, Vince Gill tied Chet Atkins in Grammy Awards in 2000 and Johnny Cash had the number one song in Country Music in 1959.

Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 23 February, 2012.

Vince Gill Feels 'Completely Energized' Musically Following Release of 'Guitar Slinger'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:00:48 +0000

Vince Gill recently released his latest album, ‘Guitar Slinger,’ which is the first collection of new tunes from the singer and guitar genius in five long years. Gill recently revealed some reasons as to why fans had to wait so long for new material. “I had to practice,” Gill tells People of the reason for [...]

Dierks Bently Gets Engaged, Faith Hill Lets Go – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:54:14 +0000

Dierks Bently began a very short engagement period on this date in 2005, a Faith Hill and Vince Gill duet was at the top of the charts in 1998 and Dolly Parton had her very first number one single in 1970. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 12 December, 2011. Dierks [...]

Vince Gill Donates $12K to Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:24:34 +0000

Oklahoma native Vince Gill recently made a $12,000 donation to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame to help finish construction on a new children’s music exhibit. Gill was inducted into that Hall of Fame in 1999, and now he’s challenging other musicians and music lovers to follow his lead and donate to the cause.

Vince Gill Gets The Gold, Hank Jr. Settles Down – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:40:32 +0000

Vince Gill picked up a gold album on this date in 2006, Hank Williams Jr. was singing about his Rowdy - and not so rowdy - Friends in 1981 and Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs began their Columbia Records association way back in 1950.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 21 November, 2011.

Vince Gill Reveals Gym Teacher Attempted to Molest Him at Age 12

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:38:56 +0000

The recent Penn State sex abuse scandal has been a constant in national news headlines over the past few weeks. Due to the ubiquitous story, country singer Vince Gill was reminded of a situation in his past where he was a near victim of sexual abuse.

Clay Walker Gets Engaged, Kenny Rogers Takes A Gamble – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:42:36 +0000

Clay Walker got engaged to his sweetheart on this date in 2006, Vince Gill wondered why nobody answered in 1989 and Kenny Rogers’ big Gamble paid off handsomely in 1978. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 14 November, 2011. Clay Walker got engaged to Jessica Craig at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church [...]

Vince Gill, Keith Urban + Brad Paisley Honor Glen Campbell at 2011 CMA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:24:03 +0000

Today’s country music wouldn’t be what it is without the iconic stars that led the way, like Glen Campbell, who changed the face of the industry with a string of Top 10 hits in the 1960s and ’70s. Realizing his greatness, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley took the stage at the 2011 CMA Awards to honor the legend, who announced in June that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Synchronized Watches And Nights On The Town – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:53:27 +0000

Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and Martina McBride synchronized their watches on this date in 2010, Reba debuted on TV in 2001 and Loretta Lynn told her man what not to do after a night on the town in 1966.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 05 October, 2011.

Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, and More Featured on New Album Honoring Mark Twain

Jeff Giles — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:16:53 +0000

It’s arriving a year too late to commemorate the true anniversary of the occasion, but a new double-disc collection has brought together some of country and rock’s biggest names to honor Mark Twain 100 years after his death.

The set, titled ‘Mark Twain: Words & Music,’ features contributions from Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Ricky Skaggs, Joe Diffie, Clint Eastwood, and Jimmy Buffett, among many others.

Vince Gill Shows His Rock 'n' Roll Side on Alice Cooper's New Album, 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:05:42 +0000

Vince Gill is one of country’s most distinctive singers, but he’s more than just a pretty voice — he’s also one of the industry’s most gifted guitarists.

One person who’s aware of those gifts? Alice Cooper, who asked Gill to add a little spice to a track from Cooper’s upcoming album, ‘Welcome 2 My Nightmare’ — and Gill responded with a hard-rockin’ solo that might take some of his longtime fans by surprise.

Vince Gill Celebrates 20 Years in the Grand Ole Opry

Jeff Giles — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:56:00 +0000

His youthful tenor never seems to age, so it’s hard to believe Vince Gill has been making music for decades. In fact, he released the first of his 12 solo albums, ‘Turn Me Loose,’ way back in 1984.

Since then, Gill has charted more than 40 singles, sold more than 22 million records and won 20 Grammys. At this point, he’s running out of milestones — but there was still one left for him to celebrate on Saturday, when he marked 20 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Brooks & Dunn Split, Vince Gill Joins – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:59:28 +0000

Brooks & Dunn announced that they would be ending their 20 year run as a duo on this date in 2003, Vince Gill joined the Grand Ole Opry on this date in 1991 and The Browns joined the Opry in 1963. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 10 August, 2011. Brooks [...]

Vince Gill, Wife Amy Grant, and Three of His Kids Appear on His New Album [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:50:18 +0000

After a four-year layoff, Vince Gill is ready to come back with some new music -- and he's got company.

For the new release, which will be Gill's 13th studio release and first since 2006's sprawling, four-disc collection 'These Days,' Gill retreated to his new home studio -- and invited a few "familiar" guests, including his wife, Amy Grant, and several of his children.