Vince Gill Pays Tribute To Fallen Soldiers With 'Go Rest ...
Gill played his 1995 single as part of PBS' National Memorial Day Concert
holler.countryHere’s the latest I can share about Vince Gill and his song Go Rest High on That Mountain, based on widely reported updates through 2025.
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If you’d like, I can pull the exact release date, track length, and where the extended version is available (streaming services, purchase platforms) and summarize the new verse’s lyrics in a spoiler-friendly way. I can also compare the original 1995 studio version with the 2025 extended version in a concise table if that would help. Would you like me to do that?
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Gill played his 1995 single as part of PBS' National Memorial Day Concert
holler.country“I sang at George’s memorial, and I fell apart singing ‘Go Rest High on That Mountain’ with Patty Loveless,” remembered Vince Gill.
americansongwriter.comCountry music icon Vince Gill was at a loss for words when receiving the news that a man he had befriended in his teenage days had passed away, prompting the singer to deliver an emotional tribute performance of his
countryrebel.comIn updating the recording, Gill used all the original tracks adding only his vocals for the new verse. On Sunday night (9/14/25) Gill will be joined by Lainey Wilson to perform "Go Rest High on that Mountain" on the 77th Emmy Awards on CBS as part of the *In Memoriam* segment. Gill has just wrapped up his 30+city tour which culminated in five sold out nights at the historic Ryman Auditorium. His over three-hour, no intermission, performances packed houses and drew much praise for his stellar...
www.jesusfreakhideout.comVince Gill has added a new verse to one of his most iconic songs, Go Rest High on That Mountain.
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