They thought it would just be another tribute—but then Vince Gill stepped onto the stage… and brought HIS DAUGHTER with him. What followed wasn’t just a performance—it was a prayer in melody, a father and daughter quietly honoring the woman who held their world together. As Corrina touched the keys and Vince sang “When My Amy Prays,” the room stilled. For those few minutes, it felt like love itself had found a voice—and it sounded like family.

Introduction

In February 2020, Amy Grant was presented with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at the T.J. Martell Foundation Honors Gala in Nashville, an event dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. Before she took the stage, her husband Vince Gill and their daughter Corrina surprised attendees with a joint performance of the song Vince wrote for Amy, creating a tender tribute to the honoree.

“When My Amy Prays” appears on Gill’s fifteenth studio album Okie, released on August 23, 2019. Written as a gift for his wife, the song expresses Vince’s gratitude for Amy’s kindness and her role in guiding his faith. The track later earned him the Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance in 2021, underscoring its emotional and artistic impact.

Though Vince had often performed the song solo, this was the first time Corrina Grant Gill joined him publicly on piano. As the two stood side by side, their genuine connection shone through: Corrina’s tender accompaniment and Vince’s soulful vocals blended into an intimate moment of familial devotion.

Guests at the gala were visibly moved as the father–daughter duo poured their hearts into each note. When the final chord faded, Vince took Corrina’s hand, and they shared a humble bow—an image of unity that left many in tears and reminded everyone of the power of music to express love.

At its core, this performance speaks to universal themes: the support of family, the beauty of faith, and the way music can honor those we love. Vince Gill’s choice to share the stage with his daughter elevated the song from a personal ballad to a shared testament of gratitude—an act that continues to inspire listeners to cherish their own relationships.

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Lyrics

All my life I’ve known of Jesus
But that connection never came
And when my world was torn to pieces
I still couldn’t call his name
But when my Amy prays
When my Amy prays
That’s when I see his face
She gave me my first Bible
It sits right beside my bed
On the nights my hands are rattled
I turn the pages but its seldom read
And when my Amy prays
When my Amy prays
That’s when I feel grace
She’s got my back and she don’t judge me
She gives my heart some time to change
Even at my worst I know she loves me
She’s my shelter from the rain
And when my Amy prays
When my Amy prays
That’s when my hands raise
And when my Amy prays
And when my Amy prays
That’s when my hands raise