Guitar Slinger is the twelfth studio album by American country music legend Vince Gill, released on October 25, 2011, via MCA Nashville. Known for its heartfelt songwriting and masterful guitar work, the album blends personal storytelling with Gill’s signature sound.
The lead single, “Threaten Me with Heaven,” received critical acclaim, earning a nomination for Best Country Song at the 54th Grammy Awards, and Song of the Year at the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards.
A deluxe edition of the album was also released, featuring three additional tracks not found on the standard version.
Standard Edition Track Listing
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Guitar Slinger – 4:05
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Tell Me Fool (Vince Gill, Pete Wasner) – 4:05
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Threaten Me with Heaven (Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Dillon O’Brian, Will Owsley) – 5:31
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When the Lady Sings the Blues (Gill, Wasner) – 4:34
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Who Wouldn’t Fall in Love with You (Gill, Ashley Monroe) – 4:58
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When Lonely Comes Around (Gill, Grant, Owsley) – 3:45
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True Love (featuring Amy Grant) (Gill, Grant) – 4:44
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Bread and Water (Gill, Leslie Satcher) – 4:44
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Billy Paul – 3:52
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The Old Lucky Diamond Motel – 3:39
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If I Die (Gill, Monroe) – 3:40
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Buttermilk John (with The Time Jumpers) – 6:20
Deluxe Edition Track Listing
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Guitar Slinger – 4:05
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All Nighter Comin’ (Gill, Al Anderson, Chris Stapleton) – 2:34
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Tell Me Fool – 4:05
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Threaten Me with Heaven – 5:31
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When the Lady Sings the Blues – 4:34
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Who Wouldn’t Fall in Love with You – 4:58
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When Lonely Comes Around – 3:45
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True Love – 4:44
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Bread and Water – 4:44
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Billy Paul – 3:52
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The Old Lucky Diamond Motel – 3:39
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Lipstick Everywhere – 3:11
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One More Thing I Wished I’d Said (Gill, Amber Digby) – 4:05
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If I Die – 3:40
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Buttermilk John – 6:20