Carrie Underwood pays tribute to Vince Gill with a touching performance of ‘Go Rest High On That Mountain.’ This performance is absolutely breathtaking and should not be overlooked!

‘Go Rest High On That Mountain’ became widely known thanks to Vince’s rendition in the 1990s. He began crafting the song in 1989 following the passing of fellow country artist Keith Whitley.

After finding the inspiration to jot down the lyrics, it would be several years before Vince could ultimately complete the unique melody. After its release, the song rapidly soared to the top of the music charts.

‘Go Rest High On That Mountain’ was honored with 2 Grammy awards and the prestigious Country Music Association’s Song of the Year award in 1996. Throughout time, the song’s lyrics have brought solace and comfort to countless hearts across the globe.

Today, Carrie Underwood is giving her unique interpretation of this Vince Gill classic for the CMT Giants special.

Carrie Underwood pays tribute to Vince Gill with a heartfelt rendition of one of his songs.

Carrie rose to fame when she became the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. She mesmerized the nation with her heartfelt performances of beloved tunes such as Bonnie Raitt’s ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ and ‘Bless The Broken Road’ by Rascal Flatts.

Following her victory, she rapidly ascended to the top of the country charts and established a strong reputation within the country music industry. It has been 18 years since that unforgettable audition, and Carrie continues to use her incredible talent to deeply move us.

Listen as she passionately sings these iconic words in tribute to her dear friend and music legend, Vince Gill.