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

Stepfather of Matt Chapman, Millie Chapman and Sarah Chapman.

Ex-brother-in-law of Kristine Oliver Arnold.

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.

Began his music career playing bluegrass music.

Before becoming a successful country singer, from 1979 to 1983 was 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."

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

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

Sister: Gina, Brother: Bob (deceased 1993)

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

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

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.

Daughter Corrina Grant Gill born weighing 7lbs. 9oz. [12 March 2001]

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

Spouse: Amy Grant (10 March 2000 - present) 1 child; Janis Oliver Gill (12 April 1980 - 30 June 1998) (divorced) 1 child

Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA