Tim McGraw facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tim McGraw
McGraw in 2015
Born	Samuel Timothy McGraw (1967-05-01) May 1, 1967 (age 58) Start, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter record producer actor
Years active	1990–present
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Faith Hill ​ (m. 1996)​
Children	3
Parent(s)	Tug McGraw (father)
Musical career
Genres	Country pop
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Labels	Curb Big Machine Arista Nashville Columbia Nashville

Samuel Timothy McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is a famous American country singer and actor. He has released many albums, with 10 of them reaching number one on the country charts. His music has produced 65 singles, and 25 of these have hit number one.

Tim McGraw has won many awards, including three Grammy Awards. He also has 14 Academy of Country Music awards and 11 Country Music Association (CMA) awards. His tours, especially with his wife Faith Hill, are some of the most successful in country music history. He has sold over 80 million records worldwide. This makes him one of the best-selling music artists ever.

Besides music, McGraw has acted in several movies. These include The Blind Side and Friday Night Lights. He also starred in the TV series 1883. He is married to singer Faith Hill and is the son of former baseball player Tug McGraw.

Early Life and Path to Music

Samuel Timothy McGraw was born in Delhi, Louisiana. His mother was Elizabeth "Betty" Ann D'Agostino. His father was Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr., a baseball pitcher. Tim grew up thinking his stepfather, Horace Smith, was his dad.

Start, Louisiana, welcome sign notes that McGraw once resided there.

When Tim was 11, he found his birth certificate. He learned that Tug McGraw was his biological father. They later formed a close relationship. Tug McGraw passed away in 2004.

As a child, Tim loved playing sports, especially baseball. He even played in college at Northeast Louisiana University. A knee injury stopped him from playing professionally. While in college, he learned to play the guitar. He often sang for money. In 1989, he moved to Nashville to start a music career.

Music Career Highlights

Starting Out in the 1990s

First Steps with Curb Records

Tim McGraw's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tim McGraw signed with Curb Records in 1990. His first single, "What Room Was the Holiday In", came out in 1991. It did not become a big hit. In 1993, he released his first album, Tim McGraw. This album was not very successful. None of its singles made it into the Top 40 country charts.

Breakthrough with Not a Moment Too Soon

McGraw's second album, Not a Moment Too Soon, was a huge success. It was the best-selling country album of 1994. The first single, "Indian Outlaw", caused some talk but helped sales. It became his first Top 10 country song.

His second single, "Don't Take the Girl", became his first number one hit. This song helped show his sensitive side. The album's title track also reached number one. Not a Moment Too Soon sold over 6 million copies. It topped both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Album charts. McGraw won awards for Album of the Year and Top New Male Vocalist.

All I Want and Meeting Faith Hill

McGraw's third album, All I Want, came out in 1995. It also debuted at number one on the country charts. The song "I Like It, I Love It" became his third number one hit.

In 1996, McGraw toured with Faith Hill. They started dating and got married on October 6, 1996.

Everywhere and More Success

His fourth album, Everywhere, was released in 1997. It sold 4 million copies. Four songs from this album reached number one. These included "It's Your Love", a duet with Faith Hill. The Country Music Association named Everywhere Album of the Year. "It's Your Love" and "Just to See You Smile" were the top country songs of 1997 and 1998.

A Place in the Sun

McGraw's fifth album, A Place in the Sun, came out in 1999. It debuted at number one on both country and pop charts. It had four more number one hits, like "Please Remember Me" and "Something Like That".

2000s: Continued Hits and New Ventures

McGraw performing for the United States Air Force in 2003

Greatest Hits and Set This Circus Down

In 2000, McGraw released his first Greatest Hits album. It was a huge seller. He and Faith Hill went on the Soul2Soul Tour, which was very popular.

His sixth studio album, Set This Circus Down, came out in 2001. It also had four number one hits.

Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors

In 2002, McGraw did something different. He recorded his album Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors with his touring band, The Dancehall Doctors. This was unusual for country music. He wanted to show how important his band was to his success.

The album had hits like "Real Good Man" and "Watch the Wind Blow By". It also included a cover of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer".

Live Like You Were Dying

His eighth album, Live Like You Were Dying, came out in 2004. The title song was a tribute to his father, Tug McGraw, who had passed away. It was about living life to the fullest. This song became the top country song of 2004 and won many awards.

McGraw also had a hit song with hip hop artist Nelly called "Over and Over". This song was a big success on pop charts too.

McGraw performing during the Soul2Soul Tour, July 2006 photo by T. Scott/Sisters Photography

Let It Go and More Tours

In 2006, McGraw and Hill started their Soul2Soul II Tour. It was the highest-earning tour in country music history.

McGraw released his album Let It Go in 2007. Its first single, "Last Dollar (Fly Away)", reached number one. He also performed a new song, "If You're Reading This", which became popular.

Tim McGraw with Faith Hill at the 2009 American Music Awards.

Southern Voice

McGraw's album Southern Voice was released in 2009. This was his last album with Curb Records for a while. He had some disagreements with the label about releasing his greatest hits albums.

2010s: New Labels and Duets

Changing Labels

In 2011, McGraw had a legal dispute with Curb Records. A judge allowed him to record music for another label. In 2012, he signed with Big Machine Records.

His first album with Big Machine was Two Lanes of Freedom, released in 2013. It included the hit "Highway Don't Care", a duet with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

Sundown Heaven Town and D**n Country Music

In 2014, he released Sundown Heaven Town. This album featured the popular song "Shotgun Rider", which became a number one hit.

His next album, D**n Country Music, came out in 2015. It included the very successful song "Humble and Kind", which also reached number one.

The Rest of Our Life

In 2016, McGraw and Hill announced the Soul2Soul: The World Tour. They also signed a new deal with Sony Music Nashville. They released a duet album together called The Rest of Our Life in 2017.

McGraw also released two best-selling books in 2019.

2020s: Back to Big Machine and New Music

In 2020, McGraw rejoined Big Machine Records. He released a new album, Here on Earth, that year. In 2021, he released the song "Undivided" with Tyler Hubbard.

In 2023, McGraw released his sixteenth studio album, Standing Room Only. The title track was a hit. Soon after, he surprised fans with a six-song EP called Poet's Resumé.

Acting Career

Tim McGraw has had a successful acting career. His first acting role was in a TV show in 1997. In 2004, he played a sheriff in Black Cloud. He also received praise for his role in the football movie Friday Night Lights.

His first main role was in the 2006 film Flicka. He played the father, Rob. Around this time, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also had roles in The Kingdom (2007) and Four Christmases (2008).

In 2009, McGraw played Sean Tuohy in The Blind Side. This movie was based on a true story. In 2010, he starred in Country Strong with Gwyneth Paltrow. He also appeared in the 2015 movie Tomorrowland. In 2021, he starred with Faith Hill in the TV series 1883, which is a prequel to Yellowstone.

Helping Others

Tim McGraw is known for his charity work. In 1994, he started the annual Swampstock event. It began as a softball game to raise money for local little league teams. Now, it includes a celebrity softball game and a concert. The money raised helps fund new baseball parks and college scholarships.

He also hosted "The Bread and Water Tour". For this, he would play surprise shows in local clubs. All the money from these shows went to charities in that community.

McGraw supports many causes. He helps MusiCares, which supports musicians in need. The Tim McGraw Foundation raises money for people with brain tumors. He also supports the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and Musicians on Call.

After Hurricane Katrina, McGraw and Faith Hill helped those affected. They donated concert profits and set up the Neighbor's Keeper Foundation. This foundation helps communities during natural disasters. McGraw is also part of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet. He helps them highlight important efforts.

Personal Life

Tim McGraw married fellow country singer Faith Hill in 1996. They have three daughters. They own a private island in the Bahamas.

In 2015, Forbes magazine estimated McGraw's yearly income at $38 million. He is also the godfather to the son of actor Garrett Hedlund.

McGraw has a private pilot license. He also owns a special type of dog called a Bracco Italiano. His dog, Lepshi, won Best of Breed at the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Discography

Studio albums

• Tim McGraw (1993)
• Not a Moment Too Soon (1994)
• All I Want (1995)
• Everywhere (1997)
• A Place in the Sun (1999)
• Set This Circus Down (2001)
• Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors (2002)
• Live Like You Were Dying (2004)
• Let It Go (2007)
• Southern Voice (2009)
• Emotional Traffic (2012)
• Two Lanes of Freedom (2013)
• Sundown Heaven Town (2014)
• D*** Country Music (2015)
• The Rest of Our Life (with Faith Hill) (2017)
• Here on Earth (2020)
• Standing Room Only (2023)

Tours

Filmography

Film

Television

Selected Awards

Grammy Awards

Other Awards

See also

In Spanish: Tim McGraw para niños