L-R Vince Gill, David Israelite / Photo credit: Jake Matthews / Nash Creative House Photography

NASHVILLE -- October 26, 2026 -- Vince Gill was honored recently at the National Music Publishers' Association's (NMPA) Gold & Platinum Gala, held in Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Gill received the organization's inaugural Legacy Songwriter Icon Award, which is presented to a songwriter whose work has spanned multiple decades and whose songs continue to achieve Gold and Platinum certifications many years after their release. Gill is the only writer who had multiple songs certified within the previous year's eligibility period that were released before the year 2000.

Gill was presented the award by David Israelite, NMPA's President & CEO and also received a plaque recognizing all his certifications, including the two most recent: "Go Rest High On That Mountain," and "One More Last Chance," co-written with Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Gary Nicholson. "His talent is extraordinary and his humility is legendary," Israelite said of Gill. "But perhaps his greatest achievement is that after all these years, his songs aren't just standing the test of time, they're still making history." During the course of the evening's festivities, Gill gave solo acoustic performances of both songs.

Earlier this year, Gill received the NSAI Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award, and "Go Rest High On That Mountain" was acknowledged by the Library of Congress when it was added to its National Recording Registry.

Founded in 1917, the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) is the trade association representing all American music publishers and their songwriting partners. Its mission is to protect, promote, and advance the interests of music's creators. The NMPA is the voice of both small and large music publishers and is the leading advocate for publishers and their songwriter partners in the nation's capital and in every area where publishers do business. The goal of NMPA is to protect its members' property rights on the legislative, litigation, and regulatory fronts. In this vein, the NMPA continues to represent its members in negotiations to shape the future of the music industry by fostering a business environment that furthers both creative and financial success. The NMPA has remained the most active and vocal proponent for the interests of music publishers in the U.S. and throughout the world.

ABOUT VINCE GILL:

One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with "When I Call Your Name," which won both the Country Music Association's (CMA) Single of the Year and Song of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male. In total, Gill has won 18 CMA Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and 8 Academy of Country Music Awards, and in 2025 was presented with the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1991, Gill was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and in 2007 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A gifted songwriter, Gill's compositions earned him entry into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 and the prestigious BMI Icon award in 2014. Throughout his career, he has released 21 albums, sold over 30 million albums, and charted 45 singles. In 2022, Gill was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. Always considering himself a musician above all else, Gill has over the years been a part of some iconic bands, including Pure Prairie League, The Notorious Cherry Bombs, and The Time Jumpers. In 2017, Gill was asked to join the Eagles on the road, and he continues to be a part of that historic band's tour. 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of Gill leaving home to pursue a career in music. To honor that milestone, he signed a lifetime contract with his record label MCA, and is releasing an EP series of brand-new music every month for a year, titled 50 Years from Home. In 2026 Gill received both the NSAI Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award and the Ken Burns American Heritage Prize.

 

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