In 1998 Gil left home and headed for Nashville. He would eventually sign a major US record deal with Sony Music Nashville's Monument Records. His debut album "Famous First Words" immediately gained the attention and accolades of the country music industry. He received three CCMA nominations including Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year and Wrangler Rising Star. This proved to be an impressive debut and a solid foundation for a brand new artist to build on. Almost immediately, Gil found himself on the road, opening shows for American headliners like Tracy Byrd and the Dixie Chicks. Gil Grand's career was heating up, and Nashville was becoming more than aware of Gil's songwriting abilities. This led not only to friendships, but several successful collaborations with two of Nashville's best - Odie Blackmon, who wrote George Strait's chart-topper "She'll Leave You With A Smile" and Byron Hill, who penned another #1 for Strait, "Fool Hearted Memory".

With a bunch of new songs under his belt, the stage was set for the release of his second album entitled "Burnin". Released in December of 2002, Burnin' has become virtually a "greatest hits" album. "Cry A Little", Break It To Them Gently", "Run" and the title track all blazed their way up the charts and were mainstays on radio airwaves across the country.

The success of this record earned Gil 5 CCMA nominations in 2003 including Single Of The Year, Socan Song Of The Year, Video Of The Year, and Best Album Graphics, with Gil taking home the award for Independent Male Artist of the Year.

In 2006 Gil received the prestigious CCMA Award for "Producers Of The Year".

Whether sharing his songs and stories in an acoustic setting, or performing at one of his energetic full-band concerts, Gil Grand continues to wow audiences with his pure traditional voice and his ability to entertain and connect with the fans. "It's an incredible feeling to share your music with the fans and to know you've touched someone's life

Gil Grand is now the President of Grand & Gee Music Group in Nashville. This new music publishing company and recording studio is something Gil has always dreamed about.