Country music legend Vince Gill has given fans a heartfelt gift by releasing a new extended version of his timeless classic “Go Rest High on That Mountain.” The release, which marks the 30th anniversary of the song’s original debut in 1995, now includes a third verse that Gill had only ever performed live but never recorded—until now.
A Song Born from Loss and Faith
Gill began writing “Go Rest High on That Mountain” in 1989 after the death of fellow country star Keith Whitley, but he didn’t finish it until after the passing of his brother, Bob Gill, in 1993. The grief and emotion poured into the lyrics made the song one of Gill’s most powerful works, resonating with millions of listeners who have leaned on its message of hope and comfort during times of loss.
Originally released in 1995, the track quickly became one of Gill’s most celebrated recordings, earning multiple awards and cementing its place as a country and gospel standard.
The Missing Verse Finally Arrives
For decades, Gill felt the song wasn’t fully complete. That’s why, during select live performances—including a moving 2019 rendition at the Ryman Auditorium—he introduced a third verse that deepened the song’s spiritual resonance.
The new verse includes lines such as:
“You’re safely home in the arms of Jesus / Eternal life, my brother’s found / The day will come I know I’ll see him / In that sacred place, on that holy ground.”
Fans who heard this verse live were deeply moved, but until now, there had never been a studio version available. With this anniversary release, Gill has officially brought the verse into the song’s recorded history, offering what many feel is its true, completed form.
Why It Matters
The extended version is more than just an update—it’s a reminder of Gill’s ability to weave personal sorrow into universal healing. For thirty years, “Go Rest High on That Mountain” has been played at funerals, memorials, and moments of reflection around the world. The addition of this final verse gives the song a renewed sense of closure and hope.
As Gill himself has explained, the verse ties the song together in a way that honors not only his loved ones but also the countless fans who have made it a part of their own journeys of grief and faith.
A Legacy of Comfort
With its soaring vocals and message of eternal rest, the extended version of “Go Rest High on That Mountain” reaffirms why Vince Gill remains one of country music’s most respected voices. The song continues to serve as a source of comfort, now enriched by the verse that Gill always felt it needed.
For fans old and new, this release is more than a song—it’s a completed story of love, loss, and everlasting peace. 👇👇
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