Vince Gill was the topic of a significant honor finally evening’s CMA Awards. The artist, who has been a constant presence within the music business for practically 50 years, was honored with the Nation Music Affiliation’s Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Gill was serenaded by two of his friends within the business earlier than accepting the award on nation music’s largest evening.
On the ceremony, Brandi Carlile took the stage to launch right into a rendition of “When I Call Your Name,” Gill’s hit tune from his 1989 breakthrough album of the identical title. Carlile was then joined by Patti Loveless to finish the efficiency whereas Gill seemed on from the viewers, visibly moved.
When it got here time to simply accept the award, nevertheless, Gill stored it on the sunshine aspect. “It’s not lost on me that we had to have girls come out here and sing for me tonight. None of the boys can get up that high,” Gill quipped after the efficiency. “This is amazing. In the history of this award, I think it’s been given to maybe ten people, nine or ten, something like that. And that list of people is astounding.” After thanking his household and administration, Gill additionally gave a shoutout to award namesake Willie Nelson, saying, “92 years old, you’re still inspiring us to this day. God bless.”
Gill has launched 19 albums since 1985, with each solo album since 1989 peaking throughout the high ten of Billboard’s Scorching Nation chart. Gill has additionally had a number of chart topping singles, together with “I Still Believe In You,” “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away,” and “One More Last Chance.” All through his profession, Gill has additionally received 22 Grammy Awards, making him among the many most-awarded artists within the historical past of the Recording Academy, and 18 CMA Awards.
Different huge winners on the ceremony included host Lainey Wilson, who took dwelling the awards for entertainer, album, and feminine vocalist of the 12 months. Put up Malone additionally took dwelling the distinguished musical occasion of the 12 months award, for his Blake Shelton collaboration “Pour Me A Drink.” “You Look Like You Love Me” carried out by Ella Langley & Riley Inexperienced took dwelling each single and tune of the 12 months, whereas Cody Johnson left with the award for Male Vocalist of the 12 months.
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