Gill was born in Norman, Oklahoma, the home of the University of Oklahoma Sooners and learned to play several instruments, including banjo and guitar before he started high school at Oklahoma City's Northwest Classen High School. After he graduated, he played in a number of bluegrass bands. He debuted on the national scene with the country-rock band Pure Prairie League in 1979, appearing on that band's album Can't Hold Back. Gill is the lead singer on their hit song, "Let Me Love You Tonight" (1980), which he was still performing in concert years later - thus, he said, confusing many fans who knew him only from his subsequent solo work. Gill appeared on two subsequent albums along with his then-wife Janis Oliver.
Departing Pure Prairie League in 1981, Gill joined Rodney Crowell’s backing band The Notorious Cherry Bombs, where he met and worked with Tony Brown and Emory Gordy Jr., both of whom would later produce many of his future solo albums.
Signing as a solo artist with RCA Records in 1983, he first charted while on that label. In 1989 he switched to MCA Records where he recorded his breakthrough hit "When I Call Your Name." His 1998 album The Key received great critical acclaim. His other albums include Next Big Thing (2003) and Let's Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye (2000). The Guitar Slinger Songfacts says that Gill released his twelfth studio album, Guitar Slinger, on October 25, 2011 via MCA Nashville. It was his manager, Larry Fitzgerald, who came up with the title, as he felt there was something different the way Gill was playing the guitar on the record.
Gill hosted the CMA Awards every year from 1992 to 2003. In 2004 he received a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. In 1997, he was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He married country singer Janis Oliver (of Sweethearts of the Rodeo fame) in 1980. The couple have one daughter, Jennifer Jerene Gill, born 5 May 1982. Vince and Janis separated in the mid-1990s and eventually divorced in June 1998. Vince later began dating and eventually married Christian/pop singer Amy Grant in March of 2000. They have one daughter, Corrina Grant Gill born 12 March 2001.
Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler was a fan of Gill's, and had asked Gill to join the band full time. Gill turned down the invitation but did sing backup on one song ("The Bug") from Dire Straits' album On Every Street.
Gill has also sung duets with numerous artists, including Dolly Parton ("I Will Always Love You"), Reba McEntire ("Oklahoma Swing," "The Heart Won't Lie," "It Just Has to Be That Way"), Amy Grant ("House of Love"), and Barbra Streisand ("If You Ever Leave Me"); his other credits as a backup vocalist have included "Girls With Guitars" by Wynonna Judd (written by Mary-Chapin Carpenter, who, coincidentally, had a country hit with her cover of "The Bug") and "Nothing Left Behind Us" by Richard Marx.
All Prayed Up
Vince Gill Lyrics
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Eternal life is waitin' in the by and by
I'm all prayed up, my faith will never waiver
Heaven's doors gonna swing wide open when I die
I made my peace with Jesus a long, long time ago
Trusted in Him that He would save my soul
I walked up there beside Him, He guides me me on my wayAnd I know He hears me when I kneel and pray
I'm all prayed up, I'm ready to meet my Savior
Eternal life is waitin' in the by and by
I'm all prayed up, my faith will never waiver
Heaven's doors gonna swing wide open when I die
Now I ain't afraid of Satan, his wicked ways of sin
They tempted me but he couldn't pull me in
When I've gone to live with Jesus, face my judgment day
He'll fulfill for me the promise that He made
I'm all prayed up, I'm ready to meet my Savior
Eternal life is waitin' in the by and by
I'm all prayed up, my faith will never waiver
Heaven's doors gonna swing wide open when I die
I'm all prayed up, I'm ready to meet my Savior
Eternal life is waitin' in the by and by
I'm all prayed up, my faith will never waiver
Heaven's doors gonna swing wide open when I die
I'm all prayed up, my faith will never waiver
Heaven's doors gonna swing wide open when I die
The lyrics to Vince Gill's song "All Prayed Up" describe the singer's faith and certainty in their salvation through Jesus Christ. The singer declares that they are "all prayed up" and ready to meet their Savior, emphasizing their belief in eternal life and the promise of heaven. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song further emphasizes the singer's confidence in their faith.
The singer also references their past experiences, stating that they made their peace with Jesus a long time ago and have trusted in him to save their soul. The mention of Satan and his "wicked ways of sin" highlights the singer's resistance to temptation and their belief in the power of Jesus to protect them from such influences. Ultimately, the singer expresses their belief that Jesus will fulfill the promise of salvation for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm all prayed up, I'm ready to meet my Savior
I have deepened my connection with God through prayer, and I am now prepared to meet Him.
Eternal life is waitin' in the by and by
I believe that there is life after death, and that I will have eternal life with God.
My faith will never waiver
I have complete trust and confidence in God, and my faith will remain steadfast.
Heaven's doors gonna swing wide open when I die
When I pass away, I believe that I will enter heaven and be welcomed with open arms.
I made my peace with Jesus a long, long time ago
I have reconciled with Jesus Christ and accepted Him as my savior a long time ago.
Trusted in Him that He would save my soul
I have complete faith that Jesus Christ will save my soul and ensure my eternal life.
I walked up there beside Him, He guides me me on my way
I feel a personal connection with Jesus Christ, and I trust that He is guiding me on my path.
And I know He hears me when I kneel and pray
I believe that when I pray to God, Jesus Christ hears my prayers and is always with me.
Now I ain't afraid of Satan, his wicked ways of sin
I am not afraid of Satan and his evil temptations to stray from God.
They tempted me but he couldn't pull me in
Although Satan has tried to tempt me away from God, I have remained steadfast in my faith.
When I've gone to live with Jesus, face my judgment day
After I pass away, I believe that I will be judged and will be able to live with Jesus Christ in heaven.
He'll fulfill for me the promise that He made
I trust that Jesus Christ will fulfill the promise He made to me of eternal life in heaven.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Vincent Grant Gill
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@brookshughey4060
Vince and The Isaacs. It don't get no better. (and Doyle Lawson singing along in the audience)
@kennethbell7318
Thank you. Vince and George Jones are my all time favorit
@pgkemper2011
I love Vince Gill!!!! Thanks
@leahelam6073
Would you believe I'm just this week discovering Vince Gill? I'm in love with him and his music; he's genius, and he's so real, I just wanna reach out and hug his neck, I'm going through a grieving period, and his music has helped me so so much.
@lynetteeaster1541
Doyle Lawson was enjoying that song !! Amen!!!
@timmcgraw9609
I might be late in response but I would love to thank you for loving my music ambitions. Have you had the opportunity to attend any of my concerts before. ? ,
@PeterPaulInLoveInMysteriousWay
Vince Gill fan forever!!! From Philippines
@PeterPaulInLoveInMysteriousWay
Vince Gill fan forever!
@Goldylocks-yv9ch
Gilbert "Gil's" Music here: Great performace
@1BlueStarRising
Absolutely Awesome :-)