Faith Hill facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Faith Hill
Faith Hill in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Audrey Faith Perry
Born	(1967-09-21) September 21, 1967 (age 57) Ridgeland, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres	Country pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, record producer, actress
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Warner Bros. Nashville Arista Nashville Columbia Nashville

Audrey Faith McGraw (born September 21, 1967), known as Faith Hill, is an American country singer, songwriter, and actress. She is one of the most successful country music artists ever. Faith Hill has sold almost 50 million albums around the world.

Her first two albums, Take Me as I Am (1993) and It Matters to Me (1995), were very popular. They quickly made her a top country music star. Later, she became even more famous with her albums Faith (1998) and Breathe (1999).

Faith included her first international hit song, "This Kiss". Her album Breathe became one of the best-selling country albums of all time. It featured big hit songs like "Breathe" and "The Way You Love Me". Breathe sold millions of copies worldwide and won three Grammy Awards.

In 2001, Faith Hill sang "There You'll Be" for the movie Pearl Harbor. This song also became a big international hit. It was nominated for an Academy Award and is her best-selling song in Europe.

Her next albums, Cry (2002) and Fireflies (2005), were also very successful. "Cry" won another Grammy Award for Faith. Fireflies included the popular songs "Mississippi Girl" and "Like We Never Loved at All", which also won Grammys.

Faith Hill has won many awards, including five Grammy Awards. She also has 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and six American Music Awards. Her Soul2Soul II Tour 2006 with her husband, Tim McGraw, was the highest-earning country music tour ever. In 2019, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Faith Hill has been married to singer Tim McGraw since 1996, and they have sung many songs together.

Early Life and Starting Her Career

Faith Hill was born in Ridgeland, Mississippi, in the U.S. She was adopted as a baby and named Audrey Faith Perry. She grew up in a nearby town called Star. Her adoptive parents, Edna and Ted Perry, raised her in a Christian home.

Faith showed her singing talent early on. She first performed in public at age seven. In 1976, just before her ninth birthday, she saw Elvis Presley in concert. This experience made a deep impression on her. As a young person, Faith often sang in churches. At 17, she started a band that played at local rodeos. She finished high school in 1986 and briefly attended college. She even sang for prisoners at the Hinds County Jail, often singing "Amazing Grace."

At 19, she left college and moved to Nashville. Her dream was to become a country singer. When she first arrived in Nashville, she tried out to be a backup singer for Reba McEntire but did not get the job.

After working different jobs, like selling T-shirts, Faith became a secretary at a music company. She also worked at a McDonald's restaurant, which she did not like. She said, "Fries, burgers, cash register – I did it all, I hated it."

In 1988, she married Daniel Hill, who worked in music publishing.

One day, a co-worker heard Faith singing to herself. Soon, the head of her music company encouraged her to sing demo songs for them. She also sang backup for songwriter Gary Burr at Nashville's Bluebird Café. During one of these shows, Martha Sharp from Warner Bros. Records heard her. She was impressed and began the process of signing Faith to a record deal.

Faith and Daniel Hill divorced in 1994, shortly after her first album was released.

Music Career Highlights

Becoming a Country Star (1993–1997)

Faith Hill's first album, Take Me as I Am, came out in 1993. It sold very well, especially because of the hit song "Wild One". Faith became the first female country singer in 30 years to have a number one song on Billboard's country charts for four weeks in a row. Her song "Piece of My Heart" also reached the top of the country charts in 1994. The album sold 3 million copies.

Recording Faith's second album was delayed because she had surgery on her vocal cords. It Matters to Me was finally released in 1995 and was another big success. The main song, "It Matters to Me," became her third number-one country hit. Several other songs from the album also reached the top 10. More than 3 million copies of this album were sold.

In spring 1996, Faith Hill started a tour with country singer Tim McGraw. At that time, Faith was engaged to someone else, and Tim had also recently ended an engagement. Tim and Faith quickly fell in love and started dating. After finding out Faith was pregnant, they got married on October 6, 1996. They have three daughters: Gracie Katherine (born 1997), Maggie Elizabeth (born 1998), and Audrey Caroline (born 2001). Since their marriage, Faith and Tim try not to be apart for more than three days.

After It Matters to Me, Faith took a three-year break from recording. She wanted to rest from touring and start a family with Tim. During her break, she sang her first duet with Tim, "It's Your Love". This song was number one for six weeks and won awards. Faith has said that when they sing it together, it feels like no one else is watching.

Becoming a Pop Star (1998–2003)

Faith Hill returned to music in 1998 with her third album, Faith. This album showed her moving towards a more pop sound, but it still had country roots. "This Kiss" became a number one country hit and also reached number seven on the pop charts. Over six million copies of the album were sold. It also had other hits, including another duet with Tim McGraw, "Just To Hear You Say That You Love Me."

To follow up this success, Faith released Breathe in November 1999. It went straight to number one on both the country and all-genre music charts. The album's main song, "Breathe", reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. "The Way You Love Me" also reached the top 10. Breathe has sold almost 10 million copies worldwide.

The year 2000 was very busy for Faith Hill. She went on a successful tour with her husband, called the Soul2Soul Tour. She also appeared on TV shows and specials. She signed a deal with CoverGirl makeup. Faith performed at the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards. She sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXIV.

In 2000, Faith also recorded "Where Are You Christmas" for the movie Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This song also appeared on pop and country charts. Some people in country music wondered if she was leaving her country roots for pop music. But Faith won the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Award. In her speech, she said, "I love this business, and I love this industry... and my heart is here."

In 2001, Faith recorded "There You'll Be" for the Pearl Harbor movie. This song is one of her most praised songs. Because it was so popular around the world, a collection album called There You'll Be: The Best of Faith Hill was released internationally. "There You'll Be" was nominated for a Grammy Award and an Academy Award in 2002.

In 2002, Faith released her fifth album, Cry. This album showed her moving even more into pop music. It debuted at number one on Billboard's pop and country album charts. The album's songs were played more on international and adult contemporary radio stations than country ones. Cry won a Grammy Award and has sold over 3.7 million copies worldwide. A song from the album, "Baby You Belong," was used in the movie Lilo & Stitch.

Back to Country Music (2005–Present)

Faith Hill performing in Dallas on the Soul2Soul II Tour, July 29, 2006

In 2005, Faith returned with a new country album called Fireflies. This album also debuted at number one on the Billboard Country and all-genre charts. This made her one of the few artists to have three albums in a row debut at number one on both charts. The first song from the album, "Mississippi Girl", was her highest-debuting single. It tells a short story about her life. The album helped her become popular on country radio again.

In 2006, Faith and Tim McGraw went on their Soul2Soul II Tour 2006. This tour became the highest-earning country music tour ever, making $90 million. It was named "Major Tour of the Year," beating out other big artists.

In 2007, Faith released her first collection of greatest hits, called The Hits. It included two new songs, "Lost" and "Red Umbrella", along with 13 other popular songs from her career.

Faith also sang two duets with Tim McGraw on his 2007 album Let It Go: "I Need You" and "Shotgun Rider." These songs were performed during their Soul2Soul II Tour. "I Need You" was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2008.

In September 2008, Faith released her first Christmas album, Joy to the World. It received good reviews. The album included one new song, "A Baby Changes Everything", which became her fourth number one song on the Adult Contemporary chart.

On February 1, 2009, Faith performed "America the Beautiful" before Super Bowl XLIII. In 2010, she performed "The Winner Takes It All" to celebrate ABBA joining the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She also sang "The Long & Winding Road" as a tribute to Paul McCartney at the White House.

Faith also sang "Give In to Me" for the Country Strong movie soundtrack in 2010. Her husband, Tim McGraw, also starred in the movie.

Faith Hill performing

In 2011, Faith started working on a new album. She said she wanted it to be "really great" and "authentic and real." She also sang a duet with George Strait called "A Showman's Life." In 2012, she performed new songs like "Illusion" and "Overrated" at the CMA Music Festival.

After a successful tour in Australia in 2012, Faith and Tim McGraw started a special show in Las Vegas called Soul2Soul. They performed 20 shows starting in December 2012, and more shows from October 2013 to April 2014. The show was very popular.

In 2016, Faith was one of 30 artists who sang on "Forever Country". This song was a mix of famous country songs and celebrated 50 years of the CMA Awards.

On October 4, 2016, Faith and Tim announced they would go on tour again with the Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017. The tour started in April 2017 and continued into Europe in 2018.

Faith also released a new album called Deep Tracks in November 2016. It included her favorite songs that were not released as singles, plus three new songs.

In 2017, Faith and Tim signed a new deal with Sony Music Nashville. They released a joint album called The Rest of Our Life on November 17, 2017. The album's first song was "Speak to a Girl". An exhibit celebrating their careers, called Mississippi Woman, Louisiana Man, also opened at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Her Singing Style

Faith Hill has a strong and clear singing voice. While she usually does not write most of her songs, her music often tells personal and heartfelt stories. She did help write two songs on her first album: "I've Got This Friend" and "Go the Distance."

Other Activities

Acting in Movies and TV

In 1997, Faith Hill acted for the first time in a TV show called Touched by an Angel and its spin-off, Promised Land.

In 2004, Faith made her movie debut in The Stepford Wives. She starred with Nicole Kidman and Matthew Broderick. The movie earned over $100 million.

In 2015, Faith appeared in the movie Dixieland, a drama film. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

In 2021, it was announced that Faith Hill would star in the Paramount+ TV series 1883. This show is a prequel to the popular series Yellowstone. Faith also appeared in one episode of Yellowstone.

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

Faith Hill has used her fame to help others. In 1999, she supported a national children's book drive called The Faith Hill Family Literacy Project. This project was inspired by her father, who had challenges with reading. Fans who gave books at her concerts could enter a drawing to meet her. This effort collected 35,000 children's books, which were given to hospitals, schools, and libraries.

After Hurricane Katrina, Faith and her husband, Tim McGraw, helped bring supplies to Gulfport, Mississippi. They also held charity concerts to help people who lost their homes. Later, they started the Neighbor's Keeper Foundation. This foundation helps community charities provide basic services during natural disasters or difficult times. They also gave the money from their concert in New Orleans to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

In June 2010, Faith and Tim organized Nashville Rising. This concert aimed to raise $2 million for a foundation helping people after a big flood in Nashville.

Albums by Faith Hill

• Take Me as I Am (1993)
• It Matters to Me (1995)
• Faith (1998)
• Breathe (1999)
• Cry (2002)
• Fireflies (2005)
• Joy to the World (2008)
• The Rest of Our Life (with Tim McGraw) (2017)

Tours and Shows

Faith Hill has been on many tours, often with her husband, Tim McGraw. Their "Soul2Soul" tours have been very popular. She has also performed at special events and had shows in Las Vegas.

Main Tours

• This Kiss Tour (1999)

Tours with Tim McGraw

• Soul2Soul Tour (2000)
• Soul2Soul II Tour (2006-07)
• Australia 2012 (2012)
• Soul2Soul: The World Tour (2017-18)

Special Shows

• Faith (2004) - Las Vegas
• Soul2Soul (2012-13) - Las Vegas with Tim McGraw

Awards and Honors

Faith Hill has won many important awards for her music.

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are big awards given each year for music. Faith Hill has won 5 Grammys from 17 nominations.

Country Music Association Awards

The Country Music Association Awards celebrate the best in country music each year. Faith Hill has won 3 awards from 22 nominations.

Other Awards

Besides her Grammys, Faith Hill has won 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, six American Music Awards, and four People's Choice Awards. In 2019, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

See also

In Spanish: Faith Hill para niños