The Grand Ole Opry turned 100 years old, and on March 19, 2025, they threw a big party on TV to celebrate. Lots of singers performed, but the most special moment came when Vince Gill sang a song for his mom, who is turning 100 this year. He picked his famous song “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” and it made everyone feel so much love and sadness that many people cried.
Before he started singing, Vince talked to the crowd. He asked them to think about people they’ve lost, like friends or family who aren’t here anymore. Then he said the song was for his mom, adding, “This is about her son.” Those words made the song extra meaningful because it showed how much he cares about his family.
Two other singers, Ricky Skaggs and Sonya Isaacs, joined Vince on stage. They sang with him and made the song sound even more beautiful with their voices blending together. Vince wrote “Go Rest High on That Mountain” a long time ago after his friend Keith Whitley died in 1989, and he finished it when his brother Bob passed away in 1993. It’s a song about saying goodbye to people we love, and it touches the hearts of everyone who hears it.
While they sang, the TV showed pictures of Opry singers from the past who aren’t alive anymore. This made the moment even more emotional, and hardly anyone in the audience could stop their tears. The song and the pictures together were like a big hug for everyone watching.
Vince has been part of the Opry for a long time—he first sang there in 1989 and joined as a member in 1991. He loves the Opry and helps other singers, but he loves his family even more. One time, he said no to singing at the Opry because he promised his daughter Jenny he’d play guitar at her school talent show instead. That shows what a good dad and person he is.
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When Vince sang at Opry 100, it wasn’t just a regular song—it was a way to show love, remember special people, and make everyone feel connected. By singing for his mom, he showed how music can help us feel better and keep memories alive. This performance was one of the best parts of the Opry’s big birthday, and it’s something people will talk about for years because it was full of heart!
