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Country Music Icon Vince Gill Secures Historic Lifetime Deal with MCA Records, Unveils Ambitious New Music Project
NASHVILLE, TN – Country music legend Vince Gill, 68, has inked an unprecedented lifetime recording contract with MCA Records, a landmark agreement announced today that solidifies a partnership spanning more than three decades. This history-making deal ensures that Gill, one of the genre’s most revered voices and prolific songwriters, will continue to release new music under the label for the duration of his illustrious career.
As part of this significant new chapter, Gill is set to launch an ambitious project titled 50 Years From Home. This innovative EP series will see the artist release a new collection of songs every month for the next year. Each installment promises a blend of original material and carefully selected catalog tracks, curated to align with a specific monthly theme, offering fans an intimate look into Gill’s artistic journey and ongoing creativity.
The first EP in the series, 50 Years From Home: I Gave You Everything I Had, is scheduled for release on October 17, 2025. It will feature the newly double Platinum-certified classic, “Go Rest High on That Mountain.”
“Vince has been a major part of the MCA family for decades,” stated Mike Harris, President & CEO of MCA, in a press release. “This lifetime agreement reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting his artistic vision and providing him artistic freedom while ensuring his legacy continues to grow.”
For Gill, the extended partnership is both a reaffirmation of his long-standing home and a catalyst for new creative endeavors. “I’m feeling the most creative I’ve ever felt in my career these last few years,” Gill shared.
“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.”
Larry Fitzgerald, Gill’s longtime manager of over four decades, echoed these sentiments. “MCA Records has been Vince’s home since early in his career, and now he knows their partnership will endure into the future,” Fitzgerald commented.
“Vince’s fans wanting his music won’t have to look any further than MCA to find it. My relationship with Vince began 41 years ago, and I’m thrilled to stand with him at this important moment.”
Throughout his remarkable tenure with MCA, Gill’s career has been marked by unparalleled success. He has achieved 1.7 billion global streams, 19.4 million domestic album sales, and 28.5 million total RIAA-certified units, including six Multi-Platinum albums, five Platinum albums, and three Gold singles.
Beyond the impressive statistics, Gill’s influence on country music is profound. The Oklahoma native has garnered an astounding 22 Grammy Awards and 18 CMA Awards.
His contributions have been recognized with inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. Further accolades include joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1991, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012, and being honored with the BMI Icon Award in 2014 for his enduring songwriting legacy.
This new lifetime deal not only underscores Gill’s lasting impact on music but also highlights MCA’s dedication to preserving and amplifying the work of one of country’s true greats. With 50 Years From Home, the enduring artist continues to honor his roots while boldly pushing creative boundaries, even after half a century in the industry.