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Vince Gill’s Bold Choice at the Opry
Country star Vince Gill, winner of the most Grammys for a male country singer, was once told he could perform at the Grand Ole Opry—on one condition: “he didn’t sing about Jesus.”
A devout Christian, Gill ignored the restriction and performed “Why Me Lord,” a gospel classic by Kris Kristofferson.
Crowd Reaction
The audience gave him a standing ovation, proving the song’s emotional power mattered more than the rules.
A Lasting Career
Gill, inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007, remains beloved after four decades in music.
