Vince Gill's Emotional Tribute: Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award Win at CMA Awards 2025
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Country music legend Vince Gill has been honored with the prestigious Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville. The ceremony, held at the Bridgestone Arena on November 19, featured a heartfelt tribute performance by Brandi Carlile and Patty Loveless, celebrating Gill's iconic single "When I Call Your Name". Gill, a 22-time Grammy winner, was visibly moved as he accepted the honor, taking a moment to express his gratitude to his family. He fondly mentioned each of his children by name, and ended his speech with a touching tribute to his wife, Amy Grant, calling her the "kindest soul" in his life. Gill's family has been a constant source of inspiration for him throughout his career. He has been married twice, first to Janis Oliver, with whom he has a daughter, Jennifer "Jenny" Jerene Gill, and then to Amy Grant in 2000. The couple has three children together: Corrina Grant Gill, Matthew Garrison Chapman, and Gloria Mills "Millie" Long. Jenny Gill, a country singer in her own right, has released a debut EP and is married to music publishing executive Josh Van Valkenburg, with whom she has two children. Matthew Chapman has pursued a business career, serving as the president and chief technology officer of LabCanna, a cannabis company. Millie Long has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including donating a kidney to her best friend in 2017. Amy Grant's children from her previous marriage to Gary Chapman, Matthew, Millie, and Sarah Cannon Besenius, have all grown into accomplished individuals. Matthew serves as the president and chief technology officer of LabCanna, while Millie has been involved in music and philanthropy. Sarah is the chief operating officer at LabCanna. Corrina Grant Gill, the youngest child of Vince and Amy, is also a musician and has released her debut EP, Here For Holding, in 2023. The Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the highest honors in country music, and it's a testament to Gill's enduring legacy and contributions to the genre.
