Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High On That Mountain” Certified Double-Platinum, Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Release of Extended Version

MCA Honors 30th Anniversary with Release of Extended Version Including New Verse

Duet Performance with Lainey Wilson on 77th Emmy Awards This Sunday on CBS​

NASHVILLE TN - September 12, 2025 - Vince Gill's iconic and beloved song "Go Rest High On That Mountain" celebrates its 30th anniversary (8/28/95) with the release of an extended version that includes a new verse. The now RIAA certified double-platinum single is one of the most significant and enduring songs in country music having resonated with listeners around the world over the last three decades. In 1996 the song was awarded two Grammys for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song, a CMA Award for Song of the Year, and in 1997 received BMI's Most Performed Song award.

Gill was inspired to write the song following the death of his friend, country singer and at-the-time labelmate Keith Whitley, but it was the death of Gill's brother Bob in 1993 that compelled him to complete it. However, in 2019 during one of his Christmas at the Ryman performances with wife Amy Grant, Gill performed the song but included a new verse. "The last thirty years I've always felt like something was missing from this song," Gill explained recently. "With this new third verse I finally feel like the song is complete."

In updating the recording, Gill used all the original tracks adding only his vocals for the new verse.

On Sunday night (9/14/25) Gill will be joined by Lainey Wilson to perform "Go Rest High On That Mountain" on the 77th Emmy Awards on CBS as part of the In Memoriam segment.

Photo Credit: Chris Hollo

L-R: MCA's Mike Harris, Larry Fitzgerald (Hey Buddy Entertainment), Katie McCartney (MCA), Vince Gill, Rob Femia (MCA), Jackie Jones (RIAA), and Stephanie Wright (MCA)

Gill has just wrapped up his 30+city tour which culminated in five sold out nights at the historic Ryman Auditorium. His over three-hour, no intermission, performances packed houses and drew much praise for his stellar musicianship, humor, storytelling, talented band line-up, and in particular the reveal of new music. He now re-joins the Eagles as they return to the Sphere in Las Vegas.

"…the real winners on Thursday were those inside the Fox who witnessed a genuinely epic performance by Gill and his eight-member band, a master class in all-around musicianship from the vocals to the songwriting to the ensemble virtuosity and Gill's transcendent guitar playing. It all rolled together like a proverbial well-oiled machine, but one that ran on a blend of instinct, acumen and plenty of passion rather than any sort of formula or artifice." GARY GRAFF - THE OAKLAND PRESS

"Go Rest High On That Mountain"

I know your life
On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain

Go rest high on that mountain
Son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son

Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We gathered 'round your grave to grieve
Wish I could see the angels faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing

Go rest high on that mountain
Son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son

You're safely home in the arms of Jesus

Eternal life my brother's found

The day will come I know I'll see him

In that sacred place, on that holy ground

Go rest high on that mountain
Son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son

Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son