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Vince Gill 'Oklahoma Rising' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

KLAW Morning Crew — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:12:27 +0000

Our hearts are heavy this morning with the devastation of yesterday’s storms. Today we honor Oklahoma with our thoughts and prayers and a Jimmy Webb penned song for Oklahoma’s Centennial celebration. Who else could sing a song about Oklahoma than Oklahoma’s own Vince Gill? Here he is with ‘Oklahoma Rising’, your KLAW (Not So) Classic [...]

George Jones 'Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

KLAW Morning Crew — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:56:22 +0000

Our final day of honoring the legend George Jones on his passing one week ago today. Our KLAW Classic asks the question that has been on everyone’s mind for the last week, ‘Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes’. And as Vince Gill said during his tribute in the second video, ‘they don’t make those shoes anymore’. Enjoy both [...]

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

Megan Pacella — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:49:27 +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.

Reba McEntire and Vince Gill 'The Heart Won't Lie' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:28:32 +0000

What a different song today’s KLAW Classic would have been if Kenny Rogers sang the male part! That’s who was originally slated to be Reba McEntire’s duet partner, but when they were ready to go to the studio, Rogers wasn’t available. Enter Vince Gill. The Oklahoma native recorded what would become his 3rd number one, [...]

Johnny Cash 2013 Music Fest Lineup Announced

Christina Vinson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:30:58 +0000

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

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

Christina Vinson — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:41:12 +0000

Nashville veteran Vince Gill seems to be everywhere these days. In fact, 2013 could very well be known as the Year of Gill.Â 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 BillboardÂ that he’s certainly [...]

Vince Gill Declares His Greatest Support for Unfairly Treated Taylor Swift

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:53:10 +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. â€œSheâ€™s hitting the big home run â€“ itâ€™s so [...]

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

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:49:21 +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 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:00:55 +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

Dolly Parton & Vince Gill 'I Will Always Love You' KLAW Classic

KLAW Morning Crew — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:22:24 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic topped the CMT list of top love songs, just a couple of years ago. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought we would share it with you. Here’s a little trivia on this classic song. The singer/songwriter topped the charts as the artist twice and three times as the songwriter. The song, [...]

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

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:45:51 +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. â€œCountry music fans are in for something really special,â€ Vince Gill promises of his future voyage (quote [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:00:27 +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.

KLAW Country Song Showdown – Hunter Hayes Vs. Kelly Clarkson w/Vince Gill

Frank Seres — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:46:01 +0000

The K-LAW Country Song Showdown is back after a holiday-themed showdown that saw Faith Hill’s ‘Where Are You Christmas’ beat out Vince Vance & The Valiants with ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’. This week, we feature Hunter Hayes against Kelly Clarkson w/Vince Gill. The videos for ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’ and ‘Don’t Rush’ are below. [...]

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.

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.

Kelly Clarkson to Duet With Vince Gill on 'Greatest Hits' Album

Jessica Nicholson — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:30:03 +0000

Kelly Clarkson has enjoyed a few hit duets in the country music field already, and soon, she'll add Vince Gill to her roster. The track listing for the first 'American Idol' winner's upcoming album, 'Greatest Hits -- Chapter 1,' has been released, and tucked alongside her pop hits is a sweet duet with Gill titled 'Don't Rush.'

Vince Gill 'One More Last Chance' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:16:34 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic comes from 19 years ago today. The same day American Idol, Scotty McCreary was born. ‘One More Last Chance’ was co-written and recorded by Oklahoma’s Own Vince Gill. Gill’s early career found him as a band member for Rodney Crowell before finding national exposure with the Pure Prairie League in 1979. With [...]

Vince Gill and Amy Grant Perform Benefit Concert for Stroke Victim

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:30:14 +0000

Superstars Vince Gill and Amy Grant headlined a sold-out benefit concert Monday night (June 25) in Music City for a young woman who suffered a debilitating stroke in March. Nashville’s News Channel 5 reports that Sophie Salveson, 19, was exercising on a treadmill when she was hit by a severe stroke. A native of Nashville, [...]

Vince Gill to Embark on Bluegrass Tour

Megan Pacella — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:28 +0000

Everybody knows that Vince Gill is a multi-talented country music star. After all, you don’t become a member of the Grand Ole Opry and get inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame for nothing. Unfortunately, it’s not often that Gill’s fans get a taste of exactly how talented he is. But this year, the multi-instrumentalist will take to the road to play a 12-date bluegrass tour — proving to fans and critics that his bluegrass roots are still intact.