Vince Gill: An Unauthorized Biography and Musical Appreciation of the Country Superstar (Hardcover)

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Product Description

If ever there was a country musician who has excelled on every level, it is Vince Gill. Eight of his solo albums have sold a million copies or more. His numerous awards include eleven Grammys, seventeen Country Music Association Awards, and a VH1 special honor for his charity work. His concerts are considered nothing less than spectacular. And if that weren't enough, he's a nice guy.

Gill began his career with the Bluegrass Alliance and Pure Prairie League, but it wasn't until he went solo that his star rocketed into the stratosphere. When he became an established entertainer, Gill devoted his time to his other passions - golf and charity work. Always viewed as a family man. Gill's wholesome veneer has recently cracked. He divorced his wife of eighteen years, Janis Gill, a member of the country-music group Sweethearts of the Rodeo, and has been linked romantically to Amy Grant, the contemporary Christian singer.

About the Author

Mark Bego is the author of thirty-two biographies on such stars as LeAnn Rimes, Leonardo DiCaprio, George Strait, and Alan Jackson. He has eight million books in print and resides in Tucson, Arizona.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 251 pages
• Publisher: Renaissance Books; illustrated edition edition (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580630979
• ISBN-13: 978-1580630979
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,530,724 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vince's Unauthorized Autobiography, November 28, 2001

By	"dehdeh29412" (Charleston, SC USA) - See all my reviews

I really liked reading the book, though I already knew most of the information written. Mark did a good job of portraying Vince through his music, family, and fans. I absolutely adore the pictures. Vince is my favorite singer of all times. I believe Vince has the best voice and the kindest heart in Country Music ever. I recommend buying this book if you're interested in knowing all the particulars from Vince's past to the present, at least to before he and Amy started dating. Love, Debbie Vince and Amy's Sister In Christ

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Must" reading for all Vince Gill fans!, July 4, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This unauthorized biography of the country musician provides an important account of Gill's performances, life, and career, charting his early musical influences and his strategy for releasing his music. The focus on his musical approaches is particularly revealing.