Trivia

He began writing "Go Rest High on that Mountain" for Keith Whitley who died of alcoholism, but completed it after his brother died as a tribute to both men. He wrote "It won't be the same this year", a Christmas song, about his brother, and "The Key" about his father.

Was asked to join the band Dire Straits but declined to pursue his own solo career.

Daughter, Jennifer (Jenny) Jerene Gill (Jenny Gill) born May 5, 1982.

Parents: Jerene Gill, Homemaker and J. Stanley "Stan" Gill (deceased 1997), a federal administrative law judge

Before becoming a successful country singer, from 1979 to 1983 he was the lead singer for the country-rock band Pure Prairie League, which had a top 10 pop hit in the summer of 1980 with "Let Me Love You Tonight".

Middle name is the same as his wife's maiden name.

His ex-wife, Janis Oliver, with her sister, Kristine Arnold, are the Sweethearts of the Rodeo.

Daughter Corrina Grant Gill born weighing 7lbs. 9oz. (March 12, 2001)

Brother: Bob (deceased 1993)

Avid golfer. In high school, had to decide if he wanted to pursue a career as a golfer or a musician. Hosts "The Vinny" Pro-Am Celebrity Golf tournament in Nashville, Tennessee to benefit Junior Golf of Tennessee. At one point had a handicap of 1.

Inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1997.

Began his music career playing bluegrass music.

His hometown is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Has a grandson Wyatt Gill Van Valkenberg on August 4, 2014.

Stepfather of Matt Chapman, Millie Chapman and Sarah Chapman.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on September 6, 2012.

Sister: Gina

Ex-brother-in-law of Kristine Arnold.

Has a band, with Rodney Crowell, called the 'Notorious Cherry Bombs'.

He was awarded a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee on November 5, 2007.

Graduated from Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.