Vince Gill is a country singer with an impressive resume; boasting the most Grammy Awards ever won by a male country music singer and more than 20 albums to his name.
Gill who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007, first came to our attention as a member of country rock band Pure Prairie League in 1979.
Four decades later he is a much-loved and much in demand performer who was invited to sing on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage alongside the band Little Big Town.
But bosses told him he could perform on one condition — he didn’t sing about Jesus.
So how could anyone deny this talented, brilliant artist the right to sing the song he wanted at a performance?
His response caused the crowd to jump to their feet.
Gill, who was born in Oklahoma in 1957, became a solo artist in the ’80s. In recent years the devout christian has incorporated more gospel music into his appearances.
Recently he was invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville Tennessee, a weekly country music stage concert which has been going since 1925.
But bosses said he could perform as long as he didn’t do any religious songs, namely about Jesus.
Gill could have adhered to this instruction ignoring his instinct to want to sing about his faith. But instead he did something different.He ignored these rules and instead sang “Why Me Lord,” a powerful song written and recorded by American country music artist and gospel singer Kris Kristofferson in 1972.
Since, the song has been performed by musical greats such as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
Gill’s performance resulted in a standing ovation showing that nobody else really cared what the song was about but how moving the performance was.
See a clip of him performing in the video below.
Gill’s decision to perform a song true to his faith and musical style is truly brave, and not everyone would have had the guts to defy orders this way.
Then again, when you’re in the Country Music Hall of Fame, you get to make your own rules sometimes!
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Delicious Beef Stew Recipe
You’ve come to the correct place if you’re searching for a filling and tasty dinner that will wow your guests. Tender beef, tasty veggies, and the ideal balance of spices all come together in this recipe for beef stew. It is the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth to your entire being. Now let’s get going!
Components
pieces of carrot
Sweet potatoes Onion
Black pepper and salt
Herb and garlic seasoning to taste
Curry departs.
Two tsp olive oil
Beef Paprika
Soup with brown onions
Technique
Heat the olive oil in a big pot and sauté the onions until they become aromatic and golden.
Fill the pot with water, add the beef, and add all the seasonings (not the potatoes and carrots). To taste, add a little salt and black pepper for seasoning.
Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
After that, add the potatoes to the pot and cook them until they are soft.
Lastly, fill the saucepan with the carrots and the brown onion soup mixture. Mix thoroughly to blend.
Simmer the stew for a further 10 minutes to make sure all the flavors are fully combined.
Serve this flavorful beef stew hot over fluffy rice or crusty toast. Everyone seated at the table will be satisfied with this full dinner.
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