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- Fans React to Lainey Wilson’s and Vince Gill’s Emotional Emmys ‘In Memoriam’ Performance (parade.com)
The 2025 Emmy Awards featured a poignant In Memoriam segment, honoring the entertainment industry members lost this year. Actress Phylicia Rashad introduced the tribute, emphasizing that while those honored were gone, “their light remained.” Country music stars Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill performed a moving rendition of “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” bringing many viewers to tears.
The segment recognized a diverse group, from actors like Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Terence Stamp, to behind-the-scenes figures such as director-producers, writers, and cinematographer John Bartley. Even Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassionate presence on reality TV, was remembered.
The performance resonated deeply with viewers, with many taking to social media to express their emotions. One viewer shared on X, “‘Go Rest High On That Mountain’ never fails to make me tear up.
Lainey Wilson sounds so good singing this with Vince Gill.” The selection seemed to strike the right chord, a contrast to the previous year’s performance which garnered mixed reactions.
Ultimately, the In Memoriam provided a touching tribute to the individuals who shaped the entertainment landscape.