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Genre: Country
Release Date: 09/09/2008

Drawn largely from Vince Gill's first three albums for MCA Records, 1989's When I Call Your Name, 1991's Pocket Full of Gold, and 1992's I Still Believe in You, Souvenirs functions as a greatest-hits collection from what is arguably Gill's finest period as a solo artist. Gill's smooth tenor singing is practically the definition of modern slow-burning country sincerity, all done with a touch of that bluegrass "high lonesome" sound, and his ease with ballads frequently obscures the fact that he is one hell of a guitar player when he decides to be. Highlights on this easy to like set are duets with Reba McEntire ("The Heart Won't Lie") and Dolly Parton ("I Will Always Love You"), an interesting cover of the Eagles' "I Can't Tell You Why," and the infectious and upbeat "Liza Jane," which lets Gill rock things out a little. Souvenirs isn't the last word on Vince Gill, who continues to record and release quality contemporary country and bluegrass albums, but there isn't a better single-disc introduction to the commercial side of his output than this one.

~Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

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Reba McEntire - Producer
Reba McEntire - Performer
Dolly Parton - Producer
Dolly Parton - Performer
Tony Brown - Producer
Steve Buckingham - Producer
Vince Gill - Guitar
Vince Gill - Vocals
Vince Gill - Main Performer

Greatest Hits
    Clint Black / CD / 1996
16 Biggest Hits
    Ricky Van Shelton / CD / 1999
The Very Best of Randy Travis
    Randy Travis / CD / 2004
50 Number Ones
    George Strait / CD / 2004
The Best of Dan Seals [Capitol]
    Dan Seals / CD / 2005
Platinum Collection
    Rodney Crowell / CD / 2006
16 Biggest Hits
    Alan Jackson / CD / 2007

Release Date: 09/09/2008
Genre: ctry