Vince Gill is an American country singer-songwriter and musician from Norman, Oklahoma, who began his professional career in the late 1970s in country-rock and bluegrass-influenced outfits before establishing himself as a solo artist in the 1980s. Known for his adept guitar work, clear tenor voice and songwriting, his style has bridged traditional country, bluegrass and contemporary country, and he has frequently collaborated with a wide range of country and Americana artists while exploring roots-oriented projects.