You’d think a guy with 22 Grammys and a permanent spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame would be ready to put his feet up by now. Not Vince Gill. Honestly, if you look at what Vince Gill these days is actually up to, it’s enough to make a person half his age need a nap. Between fronting one of the biggest rock bands in history and launching a massive solo project that marks half a century in the business, he’s basically having a second—or maybe fourth—renaissance.
He isn't just "still around." He's everywhere.
Most people know him for those crystal-clear high notes or the way he can make a Fender Telecaster cry, but the reality of his 2026 schedule is wild. He just kicked off the year by announcing the 50 Years From Home Tour, a summer run that’s less about a victory lap and more about a guy who simply refuses to stop writing songs.
The 50-Year Milestone and the Monthly Drop
Back in 1975, a teenager left Oklahoma with a guitar and a dream that probably didn't involve becoming a member of the Eagles. To celebrate that 50-year mark, Gill did something kinda unheard of for a veteran artist: he signed a lifetime contract with MCA Nashville. Who does that at 68? Vince does.
Part of this deal involves a massive undertaking called 50 Years From Home. It’s not just one album. It’s a series of EPs—one every single month for an entire year.
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He's digging through a backlog of over 100 songs he’s written recently. If you’ve been keeping up, you know he’s already three deep into the series:
- I Gave You Everything I Had (Released October 2025)
- Secondhand Smoke (Released November 2025)
- Brown’s Diner Bar (Released January 2026)
That last one, "Brown’s Diner Bar," is a total throwback. It’s a folk-leaning tribute to a Nashville burger joint he’s been hitting up since he first rolled into town. It’s that kind of stuff that makes Vince Gill these days so compelling; he’s looking back without getting stuck in the past.
Still an Eagle, Still a Session Guy
While he’s prepping for his solo tour, he’s still putting in hours at the Sphere in Las Vegas with the Eagles. It’s been nearly a decade since he joined them to help fill the massive void left by Glenn Frey. Some purists were skeptical at first. Now? It’s hard to imagine the current lineup without him. He’s found a way to honor the original arrangements while still sounding like, well, Vince.
He’ll be juggling those Sphere dates right up until his solo tour kicks off on June 18 in Orlando.
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The tour is hitting heavy hitters like:
- Clearwater, FL (June 19)
- Fort Lauderdale (June 20)
- A six-night residency at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville (July 30–August 8)
That Ryman residency is the big one. He and wife Amy Grant basically own that stage at this point, especially with their annual Christmas shows, but seeing him do a six-night solo stand there is a different beast entirely.
Life with Amy and the Blended Family
The "Vince and Amy" story is country music royalty, but it’s the normalcy of their life that fans seem to love most. They’ve been married since 2000. These days, they’re navigating life as grandparents (Amy’s daughter Millie had a son, Oliver, in 2024) and supporting their youngest, Corrina Grant Gill, who is carving out her own musical path.
There’s always been a lot of "tea" spilled by gossip sites about his health or their marriage, often with clickbait titles about "heartbreaking news." Let’s be real: he’s 68. He’s had the normal scares that come with age, and Amy had that scary bike accident back in 2022, but by all official accounts, they are doing great. Vince recently accepted the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, and seeing his whole blended family there—Jenny, Matt, Millie, Sarah, and Corrina—was a rare moment of genuine Nashville sentimentality that wasn't just for the cameras.
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Why He Still Matters
Vince Gill is the "musician's musician." He’s played on over 1,000 albums for other people. Whether it’s Barbra Streisand or a new kid in town like ERNEST (who he co-wrote with on the new EP), he just wants to play.
The most "human" thing about him is that he doesn't seem to care about the charts anymore. He’s releasing music because he has it. He’s touring because the "hang" with the band is still fun. In a world of over-produced TikTok country, his 2026 vibe is refreshingly analog.
How to keep up with Vince Gill right now:
- Check the EPs: Follow the 50 Years From Home series on streaming platforms. New music drops monthly through the end of 2026.
- Get Tickets Early: The Ryman residency dates and the Florida leg of the tour are notorious for selling out within minutes because he plays smaller, more intimate venues than the Eagles' stadiums.
- Listen to the Podcast: He’s doing a deep-dive series with Charlie Worsham that explains the stories behind the new songs. It’s worth a listen if you want to know how a 22-time Grammy winner actually writes.
If you’re planning to catch him live, look for the 1942 Martin D-45 he’s been featuring on his album covers lately. He bought it from the late Harry Sparks, and it’s a piece of history he’s actually putting to work. That’s basically Vince in a nutshell: a classic that still works harder than anyone else in the room.