After more than 35 years with MCA Records, Vince Gill has taken his commitment to a whole new level — signing a lifetime recording contract with the label. This unprecedented agreement ensures that the 22-time Grammy winner will remain with MCA for the rest of his career, marking one of the longest artist-label partnerships in country music history.
Gill has been with MCA since 1989, releasing 16 studio albums, earning 22 Grammy Awards, 18 CMA Awards, and 7 ACM Awards — achievements that cement his legacy as one of the most decorated male country artists of all time. Notably, his only major award outside MCA came in 1984, when he won the ACM Top Male Vocalist before joining the label.
💿 A Year of New Music: An EP Every Month
As part of this new deal, Vince Gill will release a new EP every month for a full year — a massive treat for fans who have followed his decades of storytelling through song.
The first project in the series, titled 50 Years From Home: Everything I Had, arrives October 17, 2025. According to Music Row, the EP will include new songs as well as special renditions of classic Gill material, including a long-awaited studio version of “Go Rest High On That Mountain” featuring the third verse he has only performed live until now.
🕰️ “50 Years From Home” — A Reflection of Legacy
The EP series, 50 Years From Home, serves as both a celebration of Gill’s 50 years in music and a reflection on his remarkable career. Each release will explore themes of time, faith, family, and perseverance — the emotional core of his songwriting.
Gill said in a recent statement (via The Music Universe):
“This journey has been long, beautiful, and filled with grace. I’m grateful to still have a home at MCA, and to share more of my heart each month for the next year.”
🏆 Vince Gill’s Unmatched Career
🟢 Label: MCA Records (since 1989)
🟢 Albums Released: 16
🟢 Grammy Awards: 22 (most by any male country artist)
🟢 CMA Awards: 18
🟢 ACM Awards: 7
🟢 Notable Songs: “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” “I Still Believe In You,” “When I Call Your Name,” “Tryin’ to Get Over You”
This lifetime deal symbolizes mutual respect between Vince Gill and MCA — a partnership rooted in trust, artistic freedom, and a shared love of country music. Fans can expect monthly releases packed with emotion, storytelling, and the signature warmth that has made Gill a cornerstone of the genre for more than five decades.