Amy Grant says Vince Gill isn’t ‘afraid to put somebody in their place’ after confronting radio host
Amy Grant says her husband, country singer Vince Gill, has consistently supported and defended her during their marriage. She recalled how he confronted radio host Don Imus after Imus made disparaging remarks about the couple, and said Gill’s care has helped her through serious health setbacks.
Gill told the story of the on-air confrontation, saying he challenged Imus to talk through the issue or face a fight; Imus later said he had been giving Gill too much trouble, and they remained friends until Imus died in 2019. Grant also described recovering from open-heart surgery in 2020 and a 2022 bike accident that affected her short-term memory, saying Gill encouraged them to take each day as it came. They married in 2000 and have a daughter, Corrina.
In short
- Amy Grant says Vince Gill has always stood up for her.
- Gill confronted Don Imus over comments about the couple.
- Grant says Gill supported her through surgery and an accident.
Explained simply
Amy Grant is a singer known for Christian pop and contemporary music, while Vince Gill is a country singer and guitarist. They married in 2000 and have a daughter, Corrina; both have had long careers in American music.
Don Imus was a US radio host whose talk show combined interviews with commentary and humour. Grant and Gill have spoken about his remarks about them and Gill’s response, which became a story about how the couple handled a public dispute.
Grant has also faced major health setbacks, including open-heart surgery and injuries from a bike accident. Their account of that period offers context for why she describes Gill’s support as important in their marriage.