A new EP is on the way
MCA is proud to announce that country music icon Vince Gill has signed a lifetime record deal with the label, cementing decades of partnership and collaboration. As part of this unprecedented agreement, Vince will release an EP featuring new music every month for the next year, giving fans a consistent stream of original material from one of country music’s most celebrated voices.
The series, titled 50 Years From Home, will showcase Vince’s artistry through a combination of new music and carefully selected catalog tracks that complement each EP’s theme. The first EP, 50 Years From Home: I Gave You Everything I Had, is set for release on October 17th and will include the recently double-platinum-certified classic, “Go Rest High on That Mountain.”
“I’m feeling the most creative I’ve ever felt in my career these last few years,” Gill says. “I’ve collected a treasure trove of songs and with my friends and partners at MCA we’ve come up with a way to release all this new music. It’s a partnership that’s lasted 36 years, and I’m grateful for it.”
This lifetime deal is a testament to the long-standing partnership between Gill and MCA. It reflects the enduring trust and commitment that have defined their relationship while positioning Vince as a timeless figure in country music, continuing to influence both the current landscape and future generations of artists and fans alike.
During his time at MCA, Gill has amassed 1.7 billion global streams and 19.4 million in domestic album sales. He is up to 28.5 million in total RIAA certified units, with 24 million in RIAA album certifications and 3.5 million in RIAA single certifications. He has two gold albums, five platinum albums, six multi-platinum albums, three gold singles and one multi-platinum single.
Throughout his illustrious career, Gill has earned numerous accolades, including 18 CMA Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. He became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1991 and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. His songwriting contributions were recognized with induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005, and in 2014, he was awarded the prestigious BMI Icon Award.
