He was a member of the country-rock group Pure Prairie League. He turned down Mark Knopfler's offer to become a full time member of Dire Straits. He's won more Country Music Awards than any other performer including Entertainer of the Year and Best Male Vocalist. In 2000, he married christian rock sweetheart Amy Grant. But for all his accolades, Vince Gill is often overlooked in the one area where his true talent shines...he is a phenomenal guitarist, a true master of the telecaster.Beginning his career as a bluegrass traditionalist, Vince Gill was in high demand as a session musician performing with George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett and Reba McIntire to name a few. In the mid-eighties he crossed over to main stream country and became the darling of the Country Music Awards; he had the looks, the personality, and the chops to win the hearts of musicians, fans and country music execs alike. Since he began his solo career, he has sold more than 26 million albums.
June 10th, Vince Gill, (the actual person...not a tribute) plays the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now. Country music fan or not, don't miss the chance to see this multi-talented instrumentalist tear up the stage with his lightning fast licks. The guy can play!
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