Vince Gill is a well-known country music musician who has released over 20 albums and received the most Grammy Awards of any male country performer during his storied career.
A member of the country rock group Pure Prairie League, Gill first rose to fame in 1979. In 2007, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
After forty years, Gill is still in great demand as a singer; most recently, she shared the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage with Little Big Town.
On the other hand, something interesting happened during one of his performances. Gill, a devoted Christian, was told not to perform any religious songs, especially ones that mentioned Jesus, but he was left with a problem.
Gill decided to creatively ignore the directive, unfazed. Rather than abandoning his convictions, he chose to sing Kris Kristofferson’s soul-stirring song “Why Me Lord,” which was recorded by musical icons including Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash in 1972.
A standing ovation confirmed Gill’s performance’s impact, and the audience’s response said it all. It demonstrated his bravery to stick to his musical identity and convictions.
Gill belongs in the Country Music Hall of Fame, and he should have the freedom to choose where he lives!
View his rendition of “Why Me Lord” here:
H/T : supergrate.net
