{"id":14768,"date":"2025-04-03T22:51:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T22:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=14768"},"modified":"2025-04-03T22:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T22:51:33","slug":"country-powerhouse-chris-stapleton-delivered-a-jaw-dropping-performance-at-cmt-giants-paying-tribute-to-vince-gill-with-an-emotional-and-masterfully-executed-rendition-of-one-of-gills-classi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=14768","title":{"rendered":"Country powerhouse Chris Stapleton delivered a jaw-dropping performance at CMT Giants, paying tribute to Vince Gill with an emotional and masterfully executed rendition of one of Gill\u2019s classic hits. His signature raspy vocals and raw storytelling ability left the audience in awe, earning him a roaring standing ovation from Gill himself, who gave a heartfelt thumbs-up in approval. The unforgettable moment cemented Stapleton\u2019s status as one of country music\u2019s greatest living vocalists."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chris Stapleton honored Vince Gill with a tribute performance during the CMT Giants special, which was taped on Monday (Sept. 12) at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The country\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chris Stapleton\u00a0<\/strong>honored\u00a0Vince Gill<\/strong>\u00a0with a tribute performance during the\u00a0CMT Giants<\/em> special, which was taped on Monday (Sept. 12) at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

The country superstar performed a cover of \u201cWhenever You Come Around,\u201d a track co-written by Gill alongside Pete Wasner that appears on Gill\u2019s sixth studio album,\u00a0When Love Finds You<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Upon taking the stage, Stapleton shared a heartfelt message about how Gill inspired him to pursue a career in Country music.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t usually talk, but they asked me if I wanted to talk and I said \u2018yeah, I wanted to talk for just a minute.\u2019\u201d Stapleton said. \u201dWe talked earlier on a segment about having courage to start writing songs and the courage to be an artist and all those kinds of things, but I think the greatest impact that you\u2019ve had on me was the obvious things of your music.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201dI moved here wanting to be you. You had the courage to encourage me and you always had time to come watch me play or invite me on a songwriter\u2019s round when I had no business being in it and it really made a difference. It really made a difference for me and I really, really appreciate that man and I love you from the bottom of my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Gill watched from the audience, Stapleton delivered an impressive rendition of the tune while strumming his acoustic guitar.<\/p>\n

At the conclusion of his performance, Stapleton tipped his hat to Gill as he offered him a thumbs up and a standing ovation.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the performance, Stapleton shared why he chose the song and what it means to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always loved it, I\u2019ve always loved to sing it. I used to sing it in bars when nobody was listening and I\u2019ve always loved it,\u201d Stapleton shared. \u201dIt\u2019s just one of my favorites\u2026 just a beautiful, beautiful melody and a beautifully written song and very to the point and makes you feel something and that\u2019s the mark of a really great song, I think.\u201d<\/p>\n

CMT Giants: Vince Gill premieres on Friday, September 16 at 9p\/8c. The two-hour event will feature performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Sting, Wendy Moten, and Gill himself.<\/p>\n

Presenters include Corrina Grant Gill, Emmylou Harris, Jenny Gill, Keith Urban, Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019, Reba McEntire, Rodney Crowell, and Sheryl Crow.<\/p>\n

The show will include performance and interview footage from the vault as well as a brand-new sit-down interview with Gill as he reflects on his career, his musical influences and what\u2019s next for him.<\/p>\n

Following the initial premiere, the show will have an immediate encore at 11p\/10c and on Sunday, September 18th at 11a\/10c.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2006,\u00a0CMT Giants<\/em>\u00a0has previously featured Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, and Wynonna, just to name a few.<\/p>\n