4 Vince Gill Cuts He Would Put on His “Mount Rushmore” of All-Time Best Songs

Vince Gill has enjoyed a prolific career as a songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist, collecting plenty of personal favorite darlings and objectively all-time best songs along the way. From classic country to bluegrass to gospel to Christmas tunes, Gill has no small shortage of music to choose from when picking top cuts and albums.

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During a 2019 appearance on the Bobby Bones Show, Gill shared the four songs he would put on his Mount Rushmore of all-time favorite tracks of his career thus far.

“Go Rest High On That Mountain”

Even after becoming one of the most well-known and sought-after musicians in the Nashville country music scene, Vince Gill has never forgotten where he came from. He’s consistently paid homage not only to the artists who came before him. But he’s also celebrated his family, who supported his dreams prior to his big break. His 1995 track, “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” combines them both. The track serves as a half-eulogy for country star Keith Whitley and his older brother, Bob Gill, who died of a heart attack in 1993.

“Young Man’s Town”

Vince Gill’s next song to earn a Mount Rushmore placement is one he described as “obscure,” and he’s not wrong. Gill released “Young Man’s Town” on his 2003 album, Next Big Thing. Despite what the title might suggest, the album’s singles—one of which was this Mount Rushmore pic—failed to break into the top ten of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. During an appearance on Country’s Family Reunion, Gill said, “I thought it was one of the best songs that I’d ever written. I didn’t know why it didn’t work.”

“When I Call Your Name”

Vince Gill released his first album in 1985. But he didn’t make his first commercial splash until five years later with the release of When I Call Your Name in 1990. The title track was a massive success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was Gill’s first major breakthrough as a solo artist. So, it’s unsurprising that he would include it on his list of all-time best Mount Rushmore songs. The double-platinum album remains one of Gill’s most recognizable and celebrated works.

“I Still Believe In You”

Rounding out Vince Gill’s pick of all-time favorite cuts of his discography is “I Still Believe In You.” This track marked another notable win in Gill’s career: his first No. 1 country hit. The 1992 album of the same name featured other great cuts like “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away.” It was an even greater success than When I Call Your Name. The album earned a 5x platinum certification in the U.S. and a 3x platinum certification in Canada, solidifying Gill’s place among other country music legends.

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