The Music Falls Silent: Vince Gill’s Song of Sorrow Finds Its Last Note in a Farewell That Echoes Forever.LC
Some songs are written with ink. Others with tears. Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on That Mountain” was born from heartbreak too heavy to carry.
He began writing it in 1989 after Keith Whitley’s tragic death, and finished it only when his own brother, Bob, passed away in 1993. Released in 1995, the song became an anthem of grief and hope—but Vince always knew it wasn’t complete.
In 2019, standing before tear-filled crowds, he unveiled a third verse. For years, it lived only in the hush of live performances—fans clutching their hearts as Vince sang what he once couldn’t put into words.
And now, on September 12th, Vince Gill has given the world the full song at last: an extended version that carries all the weight of loss, love, and healing.
For millions, this isn’t just music. It’s the sound of farewell—and the promise that love outlives the pain.
