Vince Gill’s talent was immediately obvious to peers like Rodney Crowell, Guy Clark,
Rosanne Cash, and Emmylou Harris – he played alongside all of them before (and after) he hit the big time in the late 80s. It took audiences a little longer to catch on to his weightless tenor with its almost R&B-ready elasticity. When they did, however, he quickly went from your favorite artist’s favorite back-up singer and guitarist to not just country superstar, but part of the genre’s increasing pop crossover – all while garnering critical acclaim and more Grammy awards than any other country artist besides his frequent collaborator