# Vince Gill Nearly Refused To Record His Signature Song—Until His Producer Stepped In (Exclusive)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/vince-gill-nearly-refused-to-record-his-signature-song-until-his-producer-stepped-in-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-10-25T14:54:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T15:08:59+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/vince-gill-nearly-refused-to-record-his-signature-song-until-his-producer-stepped-in-exclusive/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Tony Brown persuaded Gill to record a song he found too personal.
- “Go Rest High on That Mountain” became a source of comfort for mourners.
- Gill’s extended version, with a third verse, came out in August 2025.

## Summary

Vince Gill has said he nearly refused to record “Go Rest High on That Mountain” because the song was too personal, but producer Tony Brown insisted he make it. Released in 1995, it became Gill’s signature song and is often used by people going through grief and other difficult times.

Gill wrote the song after the death of his brother, Bob Coen, and said he drew comfort from knowing listeners found comfort in it. He also felt the original recording was unfinished, despite its two verses and instrumental solos, and later added a third verse. The extended version was released in August 2025 after fellow songwriter Rodney Crowell encouraged him to keep the new verse.

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