“A sleepless night…” – and America was in awe! On CBS, when Carrie Underwood sang “How Great Thou Art” accompanied by Vince Gill’s magical guitar, the audience was swept up in a storm of emotions. The whole room was silent, then burst into tears as Carrie soared to the heavens with her high notes, while Vince brought depth with his guitar and warm harmony. Fans affirmed that this was not just a performance, but a miracle of music, an immortal moment in the history of country music. Within a few hours of airing, the video exploded on YouTube, becoming an unforgettable milestone – the legendary duet between Carrie and Vince.
Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill’s Unforgettable Duet of “How Great Thou Art”
Music has the power to move hearts in ways few other art forms can, and in country music, moments of raw emotion often leave the deepest mark. One such moment came in 2011, when Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill took the stage together to perform “How Great Thou Art” — a performance that remains one of the most powerful in modern country history.
The duet unfolded during the ACM’s Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special, an evening honoring the women who helped shape the genre. Against this backdrop, Underwood and Gill delivered a rendition of the classic hymn that was nothing short of transcendent.
Carrie’s soaring vocals carried the song with breathtaking clarity, while Vince’s warm harmonies and masterful guitar solo elevated the performance into something otherworldly. As the hymn reached its emotional peak, Underwood’s voice grew more impassioned, sending chills through the audience, while Gill’s guitar lines soared with unmatched elegance. By the final note, the entire room was on its feet, erupting in applause and awe.
