Overview
- Brandi Carlile and Patty Loveless honored Gill with a performance of “When I Call Your Name” ahead of the presentation.
- George Strait, last year’s recipient, presented the award and praised Gill’s singing, songwriting and guitar work.
- In his acceptance, Gill mixed gratitude with humor about his high range and said Willie Nelson, 92, continues to inspire him.
- The 59th CMA Awards were held Nov. 19 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, broadcast live on ABC and hosted by Lainey Wilson.
- Gill remains active, launching his 50 Years From Home EP series with October’s I Gave You Everything I Had after a career spanning 20 albums, over 30 million sales and 22 Grammys.