Vince Gill photo courtesy of MCA Nashville.
July 29, 2009 — The Recording Academy will honor Vince Gill at its first-ever GRAMMY Salute To Country Music. The event will be held Sept. 9 at The Loveless Barn in Nashville, Tenn. Honoring 20-time GRAMMY winner Vince will be his wife, contemporary Christian artist Amy Grant, Alison Krauss, actor/comedian/musician Steve Martin, singer/songwriter Michael McDonald and Brad Paisley.
"We are thrilled to be celebrating country music in its epicenter of Nashville, and to honor a legendary artist like Vince Gill who has made an indelible mark on the genre," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "Our 'Salute To' series pays homage to and celebrates the work of extraordinary people and organizations that continue to ensure that these genres remain a vital part of our culture. This event shows our commitment to recognizing musical excellence all year long, and the impact it has on our lives everyday."
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This inaugural event joins others in the GRAMMY Salute To series including GRAMMY Salute To Classical Music, Jazz, and Gospel Music, and marks the birth of a new Academy partnership with MasterCard Worldwide.
Originally from Norman, Okla., Vince's music career has spanned more than 30 years. He has garnered 20 GRAMMY Awards, sold more than 26 million albums, and in 2007 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He has recorded 21 albums, including 2006's These Days, successfully weaving country, pop, bluegrass and rock influences together in a groundbreaking four-CD set. As a strong influential force in the country music scene, he has been a coveted duet partner for countless performers including Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand and his wife, celebrated singer Amy Grant. A true humanitarian, Gill has been active in various charity events including his own pro-celebrity golf tournament, The Vinny, supporting junior golf programs in Tennessee.
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