Vince Gill's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Vince Gill.

Vince Gill is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and musician. He started in bluegrass bands before gaining mainstream recognition as the lead singer of Pure Prairie League from 1978-1982, singing lead on their hit "Let Me Love You Tonight." Gill transitioned to a solo career in country music in 1984, initially with RCA Records Nashville. In 1989, he signed with MCA Nashville, where he has remained since.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1990: CMA Award for Single of the Year

In 1990, the song "When I Call Your Name" won Single of the Year from the Country Music Association (CMA), which was Vince Gill's first award from that institution.

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1991: Grammy Award for "When I Call Your Name"

In 1991, the title track "When I Call Your Name" won Vince Gill his first Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Country Performance. It also won Song of the Year from the Country Music Association (CMA).

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September 1992: I Still Believe in You Title Track Reaches Number One

In September 1992, the title track of Vince Gill's album "I Still Believe in You" reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, marking his first number-one hit.

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December 1992: "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away" Peaks on Charts

In December 1992, Vince Gill's "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away" peaked on the Hot Country Songs chart.

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1992: "I Still Believe in You" success

In 1992, Vince Gill had a successful year with his album "I Still Believe in You" achieving quintuple-platinum status. He also had a number one hit with the single "I Still Believe in You".

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1992: Grammy Award for "Restless"

In 1992, Vince Gill, Mark O'Connor, Steve Wariner, and Ricky Skaggs won a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "Restless". They also won CMA Vocal Event of the Year for the same song.

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January 1993: "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away" Continues Chart Peak

In January 1993, "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away" remained at its peak position on the Hot Country Songs chart, continuing its run from December 1992.

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1993: Guest Appearance on Reba McEntire's "The Heart Won't Lie"

In 1993, Vince Gill had a number-one single as a guest on Reba McEntire's "The Heart Won't Lie".

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1993: CMA Male Vocalist of the Year

In 1993, Vince Gill was awarded Male Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association (CMA).

1994: Number One Hit

In 1994, Vince Gill had another number one hit with the single "Tryin' to Get Over You".

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1994: "One More Last Chance" and "Tryin' to Get Over You" Top Charts

In 1994, Vince Gill had two songs, "One More Last Chance" and "Tryin' to Get Over You," both reach the top of the Hot Country Songs chart. "Tryin' to Get Over You" also marked Gill's first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

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1994: CMA Male Vocalist of the Year

In 1994, Vince Gill was awarded Male Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association (CMA).

1995: CMA Male Vocalist of the Year

In 1995, Vince Gill was awarded Male Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association (CMA).

1998: Grammy Win for "A Soldier's Joy"

In 1998, Vince Gill won a Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance as a featured performer on Randy Scruggs's "A Soldier's Joy" from the album Crown of Jewels.

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2001: Instrumental Grammy Win for "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"

In 2001, Vince Gill won his third instrumental Grammy Award for a rendition of Earl Scruggs's "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" for the collaboration album "Earl Scruggs and Friends".

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2003: Gill receives Distinguished Service Award

In 2003, Vince Gill received a Distinguished Service Award from the Professional Golfers' Association of America to honor his golf charity.

2007: Grammy Award for "The Reason Why"

In 2007, Vince Gill won a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "The Reason Why." "These Days" also won Best Country Album and was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards.

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2008: Grammy Win for "Cluster Pluck"

In 2008, Vince Gill was featured on Brad Paisley's instrumental album "Play: The Guitar Album" on the track "Cluster Pluck", which earned Gill his fourth Grammy win in the category of Best Country Instrumental Performance.

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2016: Grammy win with the Time Jumpers

In 2016, Vince Gill and the Time Jumpers won a Grammy Award for Best American Roots Song for their track "Kid Sister" from the album of the same name.

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