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Vince Gill Honored with CMA Lifetime Achievement Award

11/22/2025

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Vince Gill received the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the CMA Awards on November 19, 2025.
In acceptance speech, he noted he may be the only recipient who has never smoked marijuana, referencing Willie Nelson.
Gill expressed admiration for Nelson's family values and thanked his family, including wife Amy Grant.
He noted that Nelson's inspiration at 92 underscores the importance of family in his life and career.

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Vince Gill received the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the CMA Awards on November 19, 2025.
In acceptance speech, he noted he may be the only recipient who has never smoked marijuana, referencing Willie Nelson.
Gill expressed admiration for Nelson's family values and thanked his family, including wife Amy Grant.
He noted that Nelson's inspiration at 92 underscores the importance of family in his life and career.