The term “Okie” is usually pejorative, but that doesn’t bother Vince Gill: He’s a proud Oklahoman who, like his forebears during the Great Depression, left in search of opportunity. He found it. Now more than 35 years into a solo career, Gill has piled up awards and accolades, including 21 Grammys, 14 Country Music Association awards and membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ol’ Opry.

