Grand Ole Opry Member Spotlight: Vince Gill

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Skilled as a vocalist, musician, and songwriter, Vince Gill is regarded by many of Grand Ole Opry fans as one of most talented artists in country music. The music industry itself has noticed, as Gill currently holds the record for more Country Music Association Awards than any other artist in history, as well as the record for the most Grammy Awards received by a male country artist.

Background and Early Career

• Vince Gill was born April 12, 1957 in Norman, Oklahoma, where he learned to play guitar and banjo at an early age. After graduating high school, Gill began playing with several bluegrass bands, including the successful Pure Prairie League. In 1983, he signed with RCA Records for the release of his debut album, Turn Me Loose.
• In 1989, Gill switched to MCA Records and released "When I Call Your Name" in what would be the first of many hits. In addition to his musical endeavors, Gill also spends a significant amount of time working for charitable causes, which has earned him the honors of the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award and Tennessean of the Year.

Grand Ole Opry Induction

• Vince Gill was formally inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on August 10, 1991, the same year his Pocket Full of Gold album was released.

Vince Gill at the Opry

• Gill is a frequent performer on the Grand Ole Opry stage, and in fact hosts a video history that is played at the Grand Ole Opry House before each show. In recent years, Gill's daughter Jenny and wife, Christian/pop star Amy Grant, have joined him in performing at the Opry. Want to know when you can hear Gill's piercing tenor pipes? Visit the VME Grand Ole Opry Blog for a list of upcoming show line-ups.

Notable Hits

• "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away"
• "When I Call Your Name"
• "Whenever You Come Around"
• "Feels Like Love"
• "Go Rest High on That Mountain"
• "High Lonesome Sound"
• "I Still Believe In You"
• "Let's Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye"
• "Liza Jane"
• "Look At Us"
• "Never Knew Lonely"
• "One More Last Chance"
• "Take Your Memory With You"

More Information

• See the complete list of current Grand Ole Opry members!