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Keith Urban + Vince Gill's We're All For the Hall Concert Nets Nearly $650,000

Megan Pacella — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:33:27 +0000

Thanks to the handiwork of Keith Urban, Vince Gill and a group of country music stars, the Country Music Hall of Fame has a nice-sized donation check coming its way. This year's All For the Hall benefit concert raised close to $650,000 for the museum of country music memories.

March 28th In Country Music History

Skeeter Nash — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:55:27 +0000

1975: Dolly Parton racked up her fifth number one hit with "The Bargain Store." The song's success was considered a surprise because some radio stations refused to play it. They felt the lyrics -- "the bargain store is open, come inside"—were a little too “suggestive!"

1980: Tom T. Hall rejoined the Grand Ole Opry.

1993: Willie Nelson performed a benefit concert in Hillsboro, Texas to raise money for the restoration of Hill County Courthouse, which had been destroyed by fire.

Johnny Cash 2013 Music Fest Lineup Announced

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:07:58 +0000

The Johnny Cash 2013 Music Festival lineup has just been announced, with classic country acts, such as Vince Gill, along with Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers set to perform at the third annual event. Additional performers include Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers and Joanne Cash Yates, along with show host Tommy Cash. This year’s event will again help fund the restoration [...]

The Year of the Gill? Vince Gill Hoping to Release Solo Album, Bluegrass Project in 2013

Christina Vinson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:13:12 +0000

Nashville veteran Vince Gill seems to be everywhere these days. In fact, 2013 could very well be known as the Year of Gill. The iconic country musician has been so immersed in the entertainment industry that it’s hard to keep track of what his guitar-strumming hands have been involved with. Gill tells Billboard that he’s certainly [...]

Vince Gill Declares His Greatest Support for Unfairly Treated Taylor Swift

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:23:10 +0000

Criticism is often a precursor to superstar fame, a reality that Vince Gill probably understands all too well. The 'Threaten Me With Heaven' singer says he thinks Taylor Swift has endured unfair criticism and has gone on the record to defend his fellow country music superstar.

Keith Urban Announces Date, Lineup for 2013 We're All for the Hall Benefit Concert

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:41:21 +0000

Keith Urban will momentarily step away from his ‘American Idol‘ duties to host his fourth-annual We’re All for the Hall benefit concert, scheduled for April 16 at Nashville’s Bridgetone Arena. This year’s concert has adopted a ‘Rebels and Renegades, the Outlaws are IN’ theme and will feature performances from country music’s most rebellious artists, including [...]

Kip Moore, Vince Gill Headed to 'Nashville'

Christina Vinson — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:01:55 +0000

Lights, camera, action! Kip Moore and Vince Gill are getting ready to jump offstage and on-camera for an appearance on the hit show 'Nashville.'

The pair -- along with Pam Tillis -- won't have to reach too far out of character, as they'll be playing th

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers + More to Set Sail for the First-Ever Country Music Cruise

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:41:51 +0000

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers and a handful of country music's top stars have all signed on to perform on the inaugural Country Music Cruise, a country-themed ocean liner that will set sail through the Caribbean in early 2014.

Ashley Monroe and Producer Vince Gill Preview 'Like a Rose' in Nashville

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:19:27 +0000

Rising country star Ashley Monroe and her co-producer Vince Gill offered a group of Nashville journalists an exclusive sneak preview of her upcoming solo album 'Like a Rose' in Nashville on Monday night (Jan. 14), giving a personal glimpse into the creation of a record that is likely to appear on multiple 2013 critic's picks lists.

Mackenzie Wasner Wows 'American Idol' Judges With Vince Gill's 'Whenever You Come Around'

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:25:50 +0000

Seventeen-year-old country singer Mackenzie Wasner owned the Chicago auditions on the second night of the ‘American Idol‘ premiere, easily winning her way to Hollywood Week with a stellar rendition of the Vince Gill classic ‘Whenever You Come Around.’ Music talent runs in the young musician’s family. Her father Pete Wasner is a Nashville singer-songwriter and [...]

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.

Thompson Square vs. Kelly Clarkson – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:00:04 +0000

After a mini-holiday, the Showdown returns today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, with reigning champion Thompson Square well-rested to take a high-powered challenger. Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill's duet of 'Don't Rush' is up against 'If I Didn't Have You,' the latest from the husband-wife duo.

Keith Urban, Vince Gill to Perform at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2013

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:00:16 +0000

Keith Urban and Vince Gill have signed on to appear at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, a music event that has become legendary for its stellar performances and iconic collaborations with some of the most talented guitarists in the entire music industry. The two-day music celebration is scheduled to take place on April 12-13, 2013 in New York City.

Kelly Clarkson (Feat. Vince Gill), 'Don't Rush' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:30:58 +0000

How do you convince a skeptical country audience that you're country? You get Vince Gill to sing and play guitar on your first true country single. That's what Kelly Clarkson did with 'Don't Rush,' a song she'll perform at the CMA Awards on Nov. 1. The pairing is magic.

Vince Gill Parts Ways With His Record Label

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:30:44 +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 Feels 'Completely Energized' Musically Following Release of 'Guitar Slinger'

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:00:48 +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 [...]

Vince Gill's "Guitar Slinger" In Stores Now

Joe Bob — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:10:41 +0000

I love all kinds of music, especially country music, but I really like the guitar slingers. These are the guys that, not only sing and write really well, they also play guitar like they’re from another planet.Guys like Brad Paisley and Keith Urban come to mind immediately, but there’s another guy who fits into that [...]

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

Jeff Giles — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:00:42 +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 Honored for 20 Years With The 'Opry"

Joe Bob — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:31:33 +0000

The country music industry moves so fast nowadays that we sometimes forget about talented musicians as we move on to the ”next big thing” As I’ve told you before, I’m a big fan of the guitar slingers… you know, the guys that can really play. And if they can sing and write great songs, you’ve got [...]