Vince Gill, 'Threaten Me With Heaven' (Sessions)

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Never has there been and never will there likely be a voice like Vince Gill's. His unparalleled range and captivating delivery, coupled with his sublime songwriting skills, have made the Oklahoma native an unmistakable staple on country radio since the early '80s. They've also earned him a trophy case full of Grammys (20, the most of any male country artist), CMA awards (18) and countless other honors.

See Gill play live in concert, and you'll realize that just as uniquely strong of an instrument as his voice is his guitar. Often called the Eric Clapton of country music, the 54-year-old guitar virtuoso can mesmerize an audience with his instrumental jams as much as he can with his vocals. So while Gill doesn't have a self-titled album anywhere to be found in his bustling discography, his latest comes close: 'Guitar Slinger.'

"The original phrase came from my step-kids' grandfather," Gill Tells AOL Music of his compelling track 'Threaten Me With Heaven.' "He had received bad news about his health, and that was his response: 'What are they going to do? Threaten me with heaven?' How very profound ... I think this song honors him in a really great way.'"

'Threaten Me With Heaven' brought on a new meaning when the song's co-writer Will Owsley committed suicide. "He actually played some of the guitar on that record, and then I had to finish it without him. But it's great -- I'll always have that little piece of him playing on that record and the song we wrote together. I'll always have a soft spot for that song, and every time I sing it, I think about him."

Gill honors another fallen friend on his new record, steel guitarist John Hughey who recently passed away, with the 'Buttermilk John.' "John was a steel guitar player who played on my records for nearly 20 years. Everything that you heard me do after 'When I Call Your Name' was John -- he really gave my music great definition. He was probably even more known in the days he played with Conway Twitty in the '60s and '70s. He was a world-class musician, and we were great friends. I wanted to honor him with a song, and his nickname was Buttermilk John because he loved buttermilk and cornbread."

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gym45acp

I was blessed to have seen Vince Gill in a private session with the love of my life last September. Although he has chosen another I will always cherish our time together. In life I mourn the loss of his love...In my death he will learn to mourn me.

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Craigo

Too bad Gill doesn't know that if he died as a chosen one, he would sleep until the resurrection. Then, and only then, would he go to heaven. And then only until the tribulation period was finished on earth, at which time the celebrations would be finished in heaven and the chosen will return to earth for the kingdom. I wish folks would just read their Bibles.

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indsereng

Yaaawwwwwnnnnn... Vince Gill.. wow (not) .. Too bad real country groups like The Mavericks are not still together. Raul Malo has this creampuff beat by a mile...

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jcimino25

never stop country music. puts all other music to shame. It started with me back in the days of Hank Williams. God bless country music . Live on.

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pixilee_lott

couldn't have heard this at a better time...ex is going into surgery in the morning...

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Greta

I love this man's music. His voice is amazing and his lyrics compelling. God bless him and comfort him in his pain and loss.

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Ric

Vince, I lost my son Jarret also a great musician on also on April 11, 2010....I wish you Gods peace

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rochesterangie

Vince Gill won my heart in the earlty 90's when I heard him sing on the CMA. His voice is like a ringing bell so clear and haunting. He is by far the best singer of the last 3 decades. He is what music is all about...

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