Vince Gill Unloads

Vince Gill hasn't made a good album since 1998's The Key. But then again he's only released 2 since then. Closing in on 50, he hasn't hit the Country Top 10 since 2000. Country radio has shunned him, like they do with most older acts (except George Strait). For years he was more famous for hosting the CMA Show. And he's also become a fixture on the Grand Ole Opry TV show. So, what the hell is he doing releasing a box set as his hit days wind down?
These Days is a triumph for sure, and has been pointed out, it consists of 43 new songs divided into 4 discs: Rock (well, Country Rock), Ballads, Bluegrass and Traditional. It's the first that's most revealing. Before he scored with the slow stuff, Gill's rockers were always a highlight and here that prove's sure. There are the usual cameos, but they never get in the way. This is Gill's baby, and the fact that he no longer needs hit records proves the point of this adventure. For artists like Gill that can't get there new stuff played, why not unload everything you got and let the public decide what they like and dislike.