Tim McGraw

Country Music Legend

Tim McGraw has become one of the most successful country artists of all time, with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. Born Samuel Timothy McGraw on May 1, 1967 in Delhi, Louisiana, McGraw grew up living with his mother and step-father. He didn’t meet his birth father, former MLB pitcher Tug McGraw, until he was 11 years old. This would begin a close relationship that lasted until Tug’s death in 2004.

After a year playing baseball at Northeast Louisiana University, McGraw began pursuing music. He started playing honky-tonk bars around Texas, developing his sound while opening for acts like George Strait. His self-titled debut album was released in 1993 and featured the Top 10 country single “Welcome to the Club.” This kicked off an incredible streak of chart success throughout the 90s and 2000s.

Hits like “Don’t Take The Girl,” “I Like It, I Love It,” “Just To See You Smile,” and “Live Like You Were Dying” showcased McGraw’s ability to tell relatable stories through his music. He incorporated rock and pop influences into his traditional country sound. Collaborations with his equally famous wife, Faith Hill, also led to major crossover success.

Over his career, McGraw has won 3 Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, and 3 People’s Choice Awards. He continues releasing new music and touring extensively. McGraw’s latest album, Here on Earth, arrived in 2020.

With his decades of chart dominance and highly-regarded catalog, Tim McGraw has certainly cemented his status as a country legend. His career serves as an inspiration, showing how powerful heartfelt songwriting combined with a dynamic voice can connect with millions worldwide.

Discography

Albums

  • Sundown Heaven Town (2014-09-16)
  • All I Want (1995-09-19)
  • Set This Circus Down (2001-04-24)
  • Everywhere (1997-06-03)
  • Tim McGraw and The Dancehall Doctors (2002-11-26)
  • Tim McGraw (1993-04-20)
  • The Rest of Our Life (2017-11-17)
  • A Place in the Sun (1999-05-04)
  • Emotional Traffic (2012-01-24)
  • Two Lanes of Freedom (2013-02-05)
  • Damn Country Music (2015-11-06)
  • Standing Room Only (2023-08-25)
  • Let It Go (2007-03-27)
  • Live Like You Were Dying (2004-08-24)
  • Here on Earth (2020-08-21)
  • Southern Voice (2009-10-20)
  • Not a Moment Too Soon (1994-03-22)

Singles

  • Undivided (2021-01-13)
  • Christmas All Over The World (2011-12-08)
  • The Cowboy In Me (Yellowstone Edition) (2021-12-10)
  • Please Remember Me (1999-03-23)
  • Over and Over (2004)
  • Where the Green Grass Grows (1998-07-13)
  • Highway Don’t Care (2013)
  • Mary and Joseph (2012-12-11)
  • If You're Reading This (2007-05-15)
  • I Called Mama (2020-05-08)
  • Indian Outlaw (1994-01-22)
  • Lookin' for That Girl (2014-01-21)
  • Neon Church (2018-10-07)
  • The One That Got Away (2012-01-10)
  • Right Back Atcha Babe (2011-12-20)
  • Humble and Kind (2016-01-20)
  • Live Like You Were Dying (2004)
  • One of Those Nights (Radio Edit) (2012-10-30)
  • Standing Room Only (2023-03-09)
  • Meanwhile Back At Mama's (2014-04-08)
  • Hey Whiskey (2023-06-23)
  • Real Good Man (2003-05-19)
  • Nine Lives (2008)
  • Thought About You (2019-01-28)
  • Christmas All Over The World (2021-10-22)
  • Speak to a Girl (2017-03-23)
  • Felt Good on My Lips (2010-11-02)
  • My Old Friend (2005)
  • 7500 OBO (2021-07-19)
  • Truck Yeah (2012-07-03)
  • Standing Room Only (Acoustic) (2023-07-14)