For decades, Vince Gill has worn the crown of country music’s “nicest guy.” With his soulful voice, heartfelt ballads, and gentlemanly charm, Gill seemed above the petty rivalries that have long defined the Nashville scene.

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But at 68, that image may be changing—dramatically.

Insiders now claim that Vince Gill has kept a secret list: seven artists he openly can’t stand.

It’s not a gag, a joke, or a tongue-in-cheek interview quip. Sources close to the singer say this list comes from real behind-the-scenes drama—broken trust, bruised egos, and private feuds that the public never saw coming.

Brad Paisley – American country musician

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While Brad Paisley and Vince Gill have appeared on stage together, sources suggest the relationship has cooled significantly in recent years.

Allegedly, Gill took issue with what he saw as “calculated showmanship over substance,” particularly during key collaborative events where Gill felt overshadowed or disrespected.

Billy Ray Cyrus – American country singer and actor

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Vince reportedly bristled at Billy Ray’s early ‘90s rise to fame with Achy Breaky Heart, calling it “a gimmick that undermined real country songwriting.”

The two clashed during award circuits, and word is, Gill never quite forgave what he saw as the commercial dilution of traditional country values.

Miley Cyrus – American singer and actress 

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This one may feel like a stretch—what feud could possibly exist between Vince Gill and Miley Cyrus? Apparently, the tension stems from an awards show moment where Gill was “visibly unimpressed” with her controversial performance.

While Miley has never responded, sources say Gill considered her work “damaging to the genre’s image.”

Patty Loveless – American country music singer

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The shocker. Gill and Loveless were once considered close collaborators and friends, famously performing together at multiple Grand Ole Opry events.

But according to Nashville insiders, a major creative disagreement and some unreleased material led to a complete breakdown in their friendship—a feud fans never saw coming.

Kanye West – American rapper and producer

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While it’s no surprise that a traditionalist like Vince Gill might clash with Kanye West’s bold personality, Gill reportedly took issue with Kanye’s interruption of Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs.

“That was a moment that divided music,” Gill said privately, according to a source.

He allegedly viewed it as a symbol of “ego over respect”—something he can’t abide.