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One of the most popular singers in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit.
Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with “When I Call Your Name,” which won both the Country Music Association’s Single and Song of the Year awards as well as a Grammy. Gill has won 18 CMA Awards, including Song of the Year four times – making him the most-awarded artist in that category in CMA history. Since 1990, Gill has won 21 GRAMMY Awards.
A wide-ranging songwriter, his compositions earned him entry into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. The Academy of Country Music has conferred on Gill eight awards, including its prestigious Home Depot Humanitarian Award and the 2011 Career Achievement Award. Gill was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. He is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry. In August 2012, Gill was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is a member of the four-time Grammy-winning band The Time Jumpers.
Gill has produced albums for LeAnn Rimes, Amy Grant and Ashley Monroe and has made guest appearances on more than 500 albums including on those by Barbra Streisand, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, George Jones and others.
Army Entertainment presents "Women Rock the Forts Tour Featuring Maddie & Tae"! Also performing Ruthie Collins & Natalie Stovall and Lakin! Tickets on-sales now!!!
What: Southern Roots Food & Music Festival
When: Saturday, August 24, 2019
Time: 2 p.m. until end of Tracy Byrd (approx. 10 p.m.)
Cost: Early Bird Tickets (Before 5 p.m.) - $10; After 5 p.m. Tickets - $25
Food: Food truck and vendors serving a tempting array of southern foods like fried chicken, grilled cheese, bbq, meatloaf sandwich, ice cream and much more.
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