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Vince Gill: Country Music Icon
FromWhat It Takes®
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Dec 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
He has won more Grammy Awards than any other male country singer, but Vince Gill never set out to be a star. He just wanted to play guitar and sing, and you can hear his reverence for music in this intimate interview. He describes his first guitar - a Christmas gift from his father, and his early days playing music in Oklahoma. He explains why he's always been happiest collaborating with other musicians, and he shares a wonderful tale about recording with Eric Clapton. He also walks us through the musical components of his first hit song.
Released:
Dec 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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