Vince Gill. Photo: Jim Wright
Vince Gill will be presented with the 2014 Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Career Achievement Award at the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 at 6 p.m.
Fellow musicians Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell will perform a tribute to Gill and will honor him with the prestigious award.
The award is presented to an individual artist or act that, through their creativity, vision, performance or leadership, has made a significant contribution to the development and promotion of Country music and Country radio. Previous winners include Dolly Parton, Brooks & Dunn, Merle Haggard and George Strait.
“Vince Gill is unquestionably one of the greatest artists in the country genre,” said Bill Mayne, Executive Director of CRS. “His body of amazing work continues to evolve, and his performances inspire us all. He is a remarkable ambassador for Country music with his talents, grace, class, leadership, humility, humanity, style and wicked sense of humor. We are very proud to present Vince with this richly deserved honor.”
CRS 2014 will be held at the downtown Nashville Convention Center February 19-21, 2014.
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