Amy Grant did two marriages so far. Her first ex-husband was Gary Chapman, while her second current spouse was Vince Gill. She married Gary Chapman in 1982, and they parted ways in 1999. Afterward, Amy married Vince Gill in 2000, just after one year of her divorce from Gary.
However, below we will highlight everything about Amy Grant’s current and ex-husband. So stay with us if you want to know both of them!
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Who Was Gary Chapman?
Steven Curtis Chapman, born in Waurika, Oklahoma, spent most of his formative years in De Leon, Texas. Before passing away in 2009, his father, Reverend Terry W. Chapman, worked as an Assemblies of God pastor for 56 years.
Before enrolling in Bible college at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, Chapman played in several bands during his high school and college years.
The Rambos hired him as their guitarist after he relocated to Nashville, Tennessee. The song “Father’s Eyes,” written by Chapman, was used as the album’s title track in 1979 by Amy Grant, whose album received a Grammy nomination.
The song “Finally,” which Chapman wrote, was covered by T. G. Sheppard and peaked at No. 1 on the country music charts in 1982. In 1981, the Gospel Music Association gave Chapman a Dove Prize for Songwriter of the Year.
Personal life
Amy Grant and Steven Curtis Chapman got married in 1982; however, they separated in 1999. After that, in 2000, he wed Jennifer Pittman; nevertheless, the two of them also separated in 2007.
Chapman wed Cassie Piersol in 2008, and the two of them launched the A Hymn a Week project in 2010 to pay homage to his parents’ musical history.
Both Chapman’s parents died after battles with Parkinson’s disease and multiple myeloma: his mother in 2002 and his father in 2009.
Net worth & Salary
Gary had financial success as a singer-songwriter and a multi-talented performer. His predicted net worth was $5 million at the time of his passing.
Also, he made money by hosting the Nashville Network chat show “Prime Time Country,” for which he reportedly made $67,000 annually. Despite his success, he kept the specifics of his possessions and other properties a secret.
Height & Weight
Gary was attractive and had an athletic build. He had light brown hair and eye-catching green eyes. However, authentic sources do not mention his height, weight, shoe size, or body measurements.
Who Is Vince Gill?
American country music performer Vincent Grant Gill, born on April 12, 1957, first rose to fame in the 1970s as the lead singer of Pure Prairie League before going solo in 1983. He is in high demand as a duet partner and guest vocalist due to his remarkable vocal and musical ability.
Early life
Gill’s older maternal half-brother Bob Coen was born in Norman, Oklahoma. He was encouraged to pursue music by his father, J. Stanley Gill, a lawyer and part of a country music band. His father taught him to play various instruments, including the banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, Dobro, and fiddle.
As a bluegrass band Mountain Smoke member and a golfer, Gill attended Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City. He joined Bluegrass Alliance in Louisville, Kentucky, after earning his degree in 1975, spent a short time playing with Ricky Skaggs’ Boone Creek band, and then relocated to Los Angeles to join Sundance, a bluegrass band fronted by fiddler Byron Berline.
Career
Gill recorded “Let Me Love You Tonight” before joining Pure Prairie League in 1979. Instead of accepting a membership offer from Dire Straits, he joined Cherry Bombs. With singles like “If It Weren’t for Him” and “Oklahoma Borderline,” Gill signed with RCA and had some success.
He later joined MCA and published successful albums, including When I Call Your Name and Still Believe in You; the latter contained the No. 1 hit title track and gained notoriety.
Personal life
Amy married Vince Gill in 2000 just after one year of her divorce from Gary. However, Bob Coen, Gill’s older half-brother, suffered irreparable brain damage in a vehicle accident when he was 11 and spent three months in a coma. Notwithstanding these difficulties, Bob eventually lost contact with his loved ones and died in 1993.
In remembrance of Coen, Gill dedicated his 1993 Christmas album Let There Be Peace on Earth and his first Christmas television special to him. Also, he dedicated the song “It Won’t Be the Same This Year” to him.
Net Worth & Salary
Although Gill’s net worth is currently believed to be $30 million, little information is known about his current earnings or salary.
Height & Weight
Gill is 93 kg and 6 feet 2 inches tall. He has brown hair and stunning bright green eyes. Unfortunately, details regarding his body measurements are unknown yet.
Amy Grant’s Voice Better Than Ever After Throat Surgery
Grammy-winning singer Amy Grant, 62, underwent open-heart surgery, a bike accident, and had a cyst removed from her throat. She relied on her faith to stay positive and has returned to performing.
