Vince Gill Performs Emotional “I Will Always Love You” During Opry CMA Special
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Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 60 Years Of The CMA Awards
Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry hosted an incredibly special ceremony on Sunday evening, celebrating 60 years of the CMA Awards.
Performers included Vince Gill, Deana Carter, Jamey Johnson, and Lorrie Morgan, among others.
The show also paid tribute to the late John Anderson, whose connection to the Grand Ole Opry House spans all the ay back to its construction. Before making a name for himself in country music, Anderson was part of the crew that helped build the iconic venue.
Vince Gill Honors Dolly Parton With “I Will Always Love You”
One of the night’s most moving moments came when Vince Gill took the Opry stage to perform “I Will Always Love You,” the beloved song he famously shared with Dolly Parton.
In 1996, Gill and Parton earned the CMA Award for Vocal Event of the Year for their rendition of the hit. Gill has earned an impressive 18 CMA Awards throughout his legendary career in country music.
Among his biggest accomplishments are two Entertainer of the Year wins in 1993 and 1994, five Male Vocalist of the Year honors and a record-setting four Song of the Year awards.
He also won Single of the Year for “When I Call Your Name” and has hosted the CMA Awards 12 times. During last year’s ceremony, Gill was recognized with the prestigious CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Gill delivered a heartfelt rendition of the track on Sunday, bringing a special moment to the Grand Ole Opry stage. You can watch a clip of his emotional performance below.
