India, Nov. 20 -- Vince Gill on Wednesday, November 19, received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the CMA Awards 2025. Before Gill accepted the honor, a musical tribute featured Brandi Carlile and Patty Loveless performing on Gill's single "When I Call Your Name," Variety reported.

The latest honor adds another marker to a musical career that spans five decades.

The Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award was introduced in 2012 and has been given to several major country names over the years. The list includes Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Alan Jackson and, last year, George Strait.

Gill, 68, was introduced by last year's recipient, George Strait.

While accepting the honor, Gill opened hi...