Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell will perform a tribute to Gill as well as presenting him with the prestigious award during the event.
The
CRB Career Achievement 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 of this award 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."
With
more than 17 studio albums recorded and more than 26 million copies
sold, Gill has had an incredible career as a singer, songwriter,
producer and multi-instrumentalist. He has won 20 Grammys and 18 CMA
Awards, including CMA Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year and CMA
Male Vocalist of the Year. He has already been inducted into the
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The
Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony unofficially
kicks off Country Radio Seminar each year. CRS 2014 will be held at the
downtown Nashville Convention Center February 19-21, 2014.
For
information about the Country Radio Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony
tickets, contact the Country Radio Seminar offices at 615-327-4487.
