Vince Gill's first #1 hit was a song on the album Firin Up titled "Let Me Love You Tonight," while singing with a California based band, Pure Prairie League, in 1996. During this time Vince met his wife Janice, another aspiring musician, and they married in 1980. Soon afterward Vince made the big decision to break from his success with Pure Prairie League for the chance to play with the Cherry Bombs. It was while working with the "Bombs" and Songwriter Rodney Crowell that Vince got the job of lead guitarist with Rosanne Carter, something that led to his solo career.
At this point in his life Vince decided to settle in Nashville where the opportunities were many for a good vocalist and guitarist, but his main focus was to become a solo artist. It was here in Nashville where he was signed on by RCA in 1983, and his first three albums with them had two top hits, including a top 10 duet with Rosanne Cash titled "If It Weren't For Him."
During the mid 1980's there was a lot of demand for Vince Gill and his songs. Many artists started recording Vince's songs and wanting to appear with him on stage, including Emmylou Harris.
Vince hosted twelve consecutive seasons of the Country Music Awards starting with his first appearance on September 30, 1992.
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