Vince Gill Shares Heartfelt Stories About His Late Dad as He Performs a Tribute to Him at the Grand Ole Opry
Vince Gill marked 35 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry with a special performance that opened with “The Key to Life”, a song he wrote after his father Stan died in 1997. He shared affectionate, humorous memories of his father, explaining how his early lessons and support helped shape his musical career.
Gill recalled his father teaching him three guitar chords, celebrating his first Opry appearance and teasing him after he hosted the CMA Awards. The set also included “Whenever You Come Around”, a new song, “50 Years From Home”, a duet with Patty Loveless, and “Go Rest High On That Mountain” with the evening’s performers.
- Gill honoured his late father at his Opry anniversary show.
- His father taught him the first three guitar chords.
- Gill debuted a song from his forthcoming EP.