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Famous as :
Country singerBirth Name :
Samuel Timothy SmithBirth Date :
May 01, 1967Birth Place :
Delhi, Louisiana, USASpouse :
Faith Hill (country music singer, since 6-Oct-96)Claim to fame :
Album "Not a Moment Too Soon" (1994)
Black Eyed Peas and Tim McGraw to Kick Off 2009 NFL
August 13, 2009 02:08:48Both Black Eyed Peas and Tim McGraw have been recruited to open this year's NFL game. The Hip-Hop act and the country music singer are set to perform their songs in front of football fans on September 10.
The gig will be held at Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and staged as a free concert. The event will be conducted before the game between XLIII Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans is kicked off at Heinz Field.
Tim McGraw to Be Sandra Bullock's Husband in 'The Blind Side'
April 16, 2009 01:04:38Country singer Tim McGraw once again will test his acting skill in a feature film as he is tapped to star in "The Blind Side". The 41-year-old, who has shared screen with Reese Witherspoon in "Four Christmases", is set to star opposite Sandra Bullock, playing her on-screen husband by the name of Sean Touhy.
In addition to sharing scene with Bullock, the husband of country songstress Faith Hill will also be joined by Kathy Bates in the movie. He is expected to take part in the film's production when the principal photography begins later this month in Atlanta.
Brad Paisley and Keith Urban Join Early Winners of 2009 ACM Awards
April 01, 2009 03:04:12Brad Paisley and Keith Urban have just been announced as other early winners of the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The two country music singers share a prize for Vocal Event of the Year, thanks to their duet track "Start a Band".
In addition to the honor, Brad also gets another trophy as his music video for single "Waitin' on a Woman" has been named Video of the Year. This time, he shares the award with the video's producer Mark Kalbfeld, producer/director Jim Shea and director Peter Tilden.
T-Pain to Go Country With Tim McGraw
December 23, 2008 11:12:37Hip-hop mogul T-Pain reveals that he plans to enter recording booth with Tim McGraw. He comes to such an idea after running into the country music singer on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" show last November.
"We talked about getting in the studio together, so that's probably going to happen soon," T-Pain tells E! Online about his plan. Thinking of "something cool and different", he adds, "We gotta be more country than hip-hop."
Tim McGraw to Host His First 'Saturday Night Live'
November 11, 2008 01:11:02It has been set that Tim McGraw will host "Saturday Night Live" on November 22. With the stint, he becomes one of the few country stars who have ever hosted the show apart from Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and Johnny Cash.
The news came straight from McGraw's spokesperson Jesse Schmidt who said that the singer will stick to the hosting duties and occasional sketch, but not performing. The musical guest on the episode will be Ludacris and T-Pain. "I'm looking forward to hosting the show," Tim said. "I'm not exactly known for my comedy, but then again, if you've been to one of my shows, you might feel differently."
Country Singer Tim McGraw Co-Writes Children's Book
October 21, 2008 02:10:29Willing to share his experience as a father of three young daughters with any other fathers out there, Tim McGraw co-writes a children's book with writer Tom Douglas. The book, titled "My Little Girl," tells the story of a father who spends a fun day with his little girl, Katie, stopping by the farm, laying in the grass, gazing at the clouds and playing on a tire swing, the Associated Press reports.
McGraw, who openly admits he enjoys spending time with his daughters; Gracie Katherine (b. 1997), Maggie Elizabeth (b. 1998) and Audrey Caroline (b. 2001), states he doesn't always do what the girls love to do, like shopping at the mall or getting pedicures. "It's something that as a father you kind of have to sacrifice what you want to do, because boys do what you want to do. If I want to go to the farm and shoot guns or ride four-wheelers in the mud when it's 40 degrees ... the girls aren't really interested in doing that," he explains.
'Greatest Hits, Vol. 3' Upsets Tim McGraw
October 15, 2008 04:10:03In a recent statement, country musician Tim McGraw revealed that he had no involvement on the release of his "Greatest Hits, Vol. 3". He said, "I'm saddened and disappointed that my label chose to put out another hits album instead of new music. I've only had one studio album since my last hits package. It has to be just as confusing to the fans as it is to me."
Claiming that "the whole concept is an embarrassment", the singer stated, "Sure I love the songs and I don't want to take anything away from all the creative people who were part of making those records. In the spirit of the election year, I would simply say to my fans 'I'm Tim McGraw and I don't approve their message.'"
Video: Tim McGraw Expelled a Fan at His Concert
June 26, 2008 02:06:28Tim McGraw was caught in rage over an audience behavior at his recent gig in Washington on June 4. In the accident that was also caught on video, Tim was spotted personally removing one of his fans from his concert and even threatening the man with his fist.
Just before grabbing the intruder by himself, Tim has actually asked his concert's security guards to send the fan out from the stands, saying "Get rid of this guy, security". But because the security guards did not react as swift as he would've wanted, Tim decided to handle the troubled fan himself by removing him from the crowd with the help of some of his crew.
Tim McGraw Gave a Fan Birthday Gift at Concert
June 02, 2008 03:06:54Country super star Tim McGraw showed that he has a great heart inside of him as the singer gave a special present for a kid's birthday. Tim surprised his 9-year-old fans by asking the boy to sing with him on stage at his recent gig on May 30.
The boy, Luke Wood, didn't expect that Tim would give such a treat to him. The kid was definitely happy because singing with the country star is his biggest dream, revealing that fact Luke's mom, Kendra, said, "My son Luke has been a fan since he was three-years-old and always has said that he was going to sing with Tim MCGraw someday."
Toby Keith Tops Forbes List of Country's Top Earners
May 26, 2008 03:05:03Country music artist Toby Keith has been named the Highest-Earning Country Star in a new Forbes magazine study. According to the publication, the singer is raking in an estimated $48 million over the last year, thanks to his major endorsement deal with Ford trucks, involvement in his I Love This Bar & Grill chain of restaurants, and ownership of his record label, Show Dog Nashville.
Country trio Rascal Flatts comes in second on the list, with $40 million in earnings. The music group's inclusion in the list is because of their Top 10 2007 tour that proved to help them earning such amount of earnings.
Tim McGraw's Appearance at Country Thunder Got Scrapped
May 26, 2008 01:05:41Having famous name such as, Tim McGraw on its performers list doesn't guarantee that a music festival would sell out. That's what happens to the Country Thunder USA music festival in Dallas which has to be canceled out because of poor ticket selling, despite the fact that Tim is scheduled to perform at the event.
Although the scheduled Dallas gig, which was planned to be held on May 29-June 1, has been scrapped, the Country Thunder general manager Glenn Starnes assured that the same thing won't happen on the festival's second installment. Glenn stated that the second part of the event which will be staged on July 16-19 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin will go according to plan.
Tim McGraw Offers Megaticket for Solo Summer Tour
February 01, 2008 10:02:27Successful in sharing stage with wife Faith Hill in the high-grossing tour 'Soul2Soul' that wrapped up last year, country singer Tim McGraw is flying solo this Summer in support of his eleventh album 'Let It Go' that was released May last year.
McGraw has given the jaunt that is dubbed 'The Live Your Voice' a starter kick on Wednesday, January 30 in a benefit concert in Nashville, but the actual outing will be on May 9 in Tampa, Fla. where Jason Aldean and Halfway to Hazard will come as supporting acts. The trek currently is scheduled up to early July but concert promoter Live Nation said that more dates will be added on daily basis.
Tim McGraw to Begin Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
January 08, 2008 11:01:15Organizers of Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo announced on Monday (January 7) that Tim McGraw will kick off the concert series which will be held at Reliant Park. The country singer is among the 21 artists highlighting the event with their solo performances.
McGraw will hit the stage on March 3 and followed by his wife Faith Hill the next day. The shows will all run in March and end on date 22 when country duo Brooks & Dunn give the closure.
Three More for Reese Witherspoon-Starrer Four Christmases
December 17, 2007 04:12:06Submitting more names into the burgeoning cast, filmmakers of "Four Christmases" have signed in three notable figures of Tim McGraw, Dwight Yoakam, and Jon Favreau to all take parts in the romantic comedy, toplined by Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn.
The Hollywood Reporter reveals that McGraw and Favreau will portray two siblings names Denver and Dallas, respectively, who take delights in tormenting their brother Brad, played by Vaughn, during the holidays. Yoakam, in the meantime, is billed as Pastor Phil, who persuades Brad and his new wife Kate (Witherspoon) to act in his church's nativity play.
Country Singer Tim McGraw to Develop His Own Fragrance Under Coty Inc.
November 23, 2007 01:11:52Tim McGraw is attempting a career reinvention, signing a deal with beauty products manufacturer Coty Inc. to develop and market his own signature line of fragrance.
The fragrance, which has yet to be named, will debut next summer in North America, and the company will distribute the product widely with marketing plans are in the works.
McGraw and Hill Add More "Souls" in Tour
June 05, 2007 05:06:01
With the kick off date coming nearer, singer couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill adds the acts joining them in 2007 Soul2Soul Tour. Among the names taking the honor is young country crooner Taylor Swift who shot to fame for her song "Tim McGraw".
Beside Swift, the couple also asked The Warren Brothers to join them and previously announced Lori McKenna. In a joint statement McGraw and Hill said, "We wanted to continue to grow and expand the experience for the fans. We have a personal connection with all of these artists and their music and look forward to them joining us on tour."
More Performers Lined Up for 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards
April 19, 2007 10:04:49
The list of performers in Academy of Country Music Awards is swelling with the addition of Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Rodney Atkins and Miranda Lambert.
These people will join the lineups that have been previously announced such as Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Sugarland and pop star Kelly Clarkson.
10 Albums Topping Billboard 100 in 15th Week
April 12, 2007 10:04:40
A 15.7 per cent increase is gained by the album sales this week, thanks to the highly commercial "Now That's What I Call Music! 24" that moves 213,000 units. Despite the compilation's 7 per cent drop from last week, it enters the chart at #1, a flip-flop position to last week's reigner "Let It Go" by Tim McGraw. The country singer's album has to give up the top position after a 46 per cent drop at 177,000.
A new album from country diva Martina McBride titled "Waking Up Laughing" bows at #3 by selling 144,000 copies at the first week. Just one position behind is teen star-turning mature Hilary Duff with her third studio album "Dignity" that sells 140,000. The biggest surprise of all in the chart comes next. Just when everybody thinks the hottest producer in town will shoot straight to No. 1, they have to question why Timbaland only debuts at No. 5. His " Timbaland Presents Shock Value" moves 138,000 copies despite the first single "Give It To Me" featuring Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado that constantly climbs up the Hot 100 chart.
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Reprise for Their Fans' Hunger
March 09, 2007 10:03:46
After the tremendous success of Soul2Soul II Tour 2006, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are ready to get it on again. Naming this year's tour Soul2Soul 2007, the husband and wife have announced that this leg of tour will begin June 6 in Qwest Center, Omaha-Nebraska and continue up to August 10 in Honda Center, Anaheim-California.
This time the tour is mainly sponsored by Jeep and is expected to give the same success that it did last year. The couple will visit 34 venues including the new stop at Canada. "To know that we're able to do this again is a great feeling, but we'll have more to live up to this time. There'll be some new songs, along with the best of 'Soul2Soul II,' to make 'Soul2Soul Tour 2007' an even better experience," the couple has stated ""This is why we get into this business, to be on stage and sing in front of thousands of people."
Fresh Batch of Nominees in the 2007 ACM Awards
March 06, 2007 10:03:55
A final batch of nominees for the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards has been announced and surely this is the year for George Strait, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts and also Carrie Underwood.
Topping the number of nominations at eight counts, Strait who is known for his 'honky tonk' music is again predicted as the frontrunner for this awards show. He places himself among the top categories including Top Male Vocalist, Entertainer of the Year and also Album of the Year for "It Just Comes Natural" (2006). Tailing behind Strait, the duo Brooks & Dunn who had snatched 3 awards last year is nominated for 7 categories this year, among them are the same Top Vocal Duo and Best Video for "Hillbilly DeLuxe" that they won last year. Meanwhile the group Rascal Flatts holds the chance for 6 categories and the newcomer Underwood following after, sums up a total of five nominations including the prestigious Top Female Vocalist category.
Burglars Broke Into Faith Hill & Tim McGraw's LA Home
February 14, 2007 11:02:55
Bad news. The Hollywood Hills home of country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw was robbed over the weekend.
According to Los Angeles police the home was broken in between Friday afternoon Feb 9th and Monday Feb 12th when no one was home. A person arriving at the house Monday morning discovered the crime and called police, said police Sgt. Lee Sands.
Country Stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to Launch "Soul2Soul 2007" Tour
February 06, 2007 03:02:55
In the wake of their highest-grossing concert tour in 2006, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are planning to head back out on the road this summer.
The husband-and-wife country stars expect to launch their "Soul2Soul 2007" tour in June and wrap up in August.
Tim McGraw's New LP Due March 27
January 08, 2007 10:01:15
Tim McGraw will have a new album of his released on March 27 on Curb Records. The new LP, titled "Let It Go", marks Tim's first new studio album in nearly three years.
"I am really excited about this new album," says Tim. "It was great to work with Byron Gallimore, Darran Smith (the album's co-producers) and my band (The Dancehall Doctors) in the studio again and to build upon our work together."
The List of the Biggest-Grossing North American Tours of 2006
January 03, 2007 02:01:00
Notwithstanding with the time changing, The Rolling Stones remains great. The Rock 'n' Roll band has topped the list of the Biggest-Grossing North American Tours of 2006, selling 138.5 million dollars worth of tickets for their 'A Bigger Bang' shows.
The tour, which includes 39 shows across the United States and Canada, is the third-highest on Pollstar's all-time list, behind the Stones' 2005 tour ($US162 million), and Irish rock band U2's trek that same year ($US138.9 million). Back on the 2006 list, behind the rockers is Barbra Streisand who's taking in $US92.5 million for just 20 shows.
Six More Settles on "Valley of Elah"
December 07, 2006 04:12:44
More notable names are following Susan Sarandon and Jonathan Tucker to fill in the cast lineup of "In the Valley of Elah." Counted to six, they are James Franco, Frances Fisher, Tim McGraw, Jason Patric, Mehcad Brooks, and Wes Chatham, Variety has reported.
Here Franco is billed to play a sergeant with Fisher portraying a waitress, McGraw a police chief and Patric an Army lieutenant. Meanwhile Brooks will be a member of a squad where Tucker's character is in and Chatham a soldier.
The 34th American Music Awards Winners
November 22, 2006 01:11:48
Musicians from all genres celebrated the 34th annual American Music Awards on Tuesday Nov 21st. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the awards show saw the winning of the Black Eyed Peas, who earned triple, mainly for the categories of Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group, and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album thanks to their LP "Monkey Business".
Awards came in pairs for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige and Rascal Flatts. The Red Hot Chili Peppers won the awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group and Favorite Alternative Artist. Clarkson nabbed trophies for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. Blige captured the awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Album for "The Breakthrough".
A Hollywood Star for Country Entertainer Tim McGraw
October 18, 2006 09:10:58
Award-winning country singer and actor Tim McGraw has become the latest Hollywood famous figure to be honored a star on Hollywood's "Walk of Fame".
The entertainer is the 2,322nd celebrity to have his star unveiled in front of the Virgin Records store on Hollywood Boulevard.
Rihanna & Zac Posen to Rock the Fashion Week
September 05, 2006 03:09:03
The Fashion Rocks concert is coming and everyone gets busy preparing themselves for the event. Rihanna also wants to look her best at the feast, held at Radio City Music Hall Thursday and televised on CBS Friday night.
That being so, the singer reportedly is teaming up with designer Zac Posen to create outfits that she will wear for the concert, the charity event kicking off New York Fashion Week.
Amy Grant to be Awarded Hollywood Star
July 12, 2006 01:07:48
Christian artist Amy Grant has been slated to receive Hollywood Star. And so, the singer will become the first ever artist from the Christian music community to receive a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
It is reported that Amy will receive the honor September 19th later this year, coincide with the release of the star's first live album in 25 year titled "Time Again ... Amy Grant Live" which is slated to hit the market on September 26th.
Faith Hill & Tim McGraw Resuming Summer Concert Tour
July 07, 2006 12:07:43
After battling bronchitis, Tim McGraw and wife Faith Hill, took the stage Wednesday July 5th, resuming their summer concert tour in New Orleans.
The country music's foremost couple canceled two tour appearances last week after McGraw got sick. That's for everybody to know.
Country Weekly's Country Music's Most Beautiful Women
July 01, 2006 01:07:24
We have country crooner Keith Urban as Country Weekly magazine's Country's Sexiest Man. What about the female one then? Who's Country Music's Most Beautiful Woman according to the publication?
The recent poll, released Friday June 30th, has Faith Hill on the very top position with the article saying "To thousands of fans, Faith embodies the ideal woman who really `has it all', classic beauty, a superstar career, a great marriage to Tim McGraw and three lovely daughters. No other country star projects a sexier, more stunning image."
Country Weekly's Top 10 Sexiest Male Country Artists
June 16, 2006 03:06:33
In a reader poll, which is about to be released Friday June 16th, 2006 in Country Weekly, the name of country singer Keith Urban comes up as the Sexiest Male Country Star, beating the likes of such country music artists as Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney, all of whom rounding out the top five, in order.
"The biggest surprise is how rapidly over the last couple of years Keith Urban has shot to the head of the class," Editor Bill Gubbins said. Meanwhile he added that there are about 32,000 readers voted in the first annual poll, both online and by mail.
Faith Hill & Husband to Donate Concert Proceeds
May 15, 2006 04:05:53
Not only Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are good partners on stage, but in doing good deeds for other people too. The husband-and-wife reportedly has planned to donate proceeds from their summer concert in New Orleans to benefit the Gulf Coast's Hurricane Katrina relief.
"We will not stop, we will not forget, we will not quit, until we see our friends, our families and our neighbors returned to the lives that they once knew," the couple said in a statement.
No. 1 to 10 on the U.S. Pop Album Charts
April 27, 2006 02:04:46
Wanna know who's on the top spot of US pop album chart for this week? It's Rascal Flatts again. The country trio reigns the album chart for the third straight week with their latest set "Me & My Gang" sold another 143,000 copies for the week ended Sunday April 23rd, 2006.
Meanwhile, the hits compilation "NOW That's What I Call Music" is at No. 2 with another 143,000 copies. Securing the 3rd position on the Billboard 200 is Walt Disney Records' soundtrack to the Disney Channel musical "High School Musical" which scores an additional 116,000 copies in its 15th week.
The Billboard 200 Top 10 Challengers
April 20, 2006 10:04:16
Having their album "Me and My Gang" sold nearly 345,000 copies in the week ended April 16, country trio Rascal Flatts hold strong their No. 1 position on the Billboard 200, to be on top of the pop album chart for a second week Wednesday April 19th, 2006. After such tough challenge, Keith Urban's "White Trash With Money" finally only secures the 2nd place on the chart with about 330,000 units.
At No. 3 is "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" by various artists which is sold 293,000 copies, followed by the "High School Musical" soundtrack which holds at No. 4 for a second week with 256,000. Rapper T.I.'s "King", in the meantime, slips two to No. 5 with 136,000, ahead of LL Cool J's "Todd Smith" at No. 6, sold 116,000 copies and Tim McGraw's "Greatest Hits Vol. 2 -- Reflected" at No. 7.
10 Albums Lead the Billboard 200
April 13, 2006 09:04:35
The "King" no longer seats on the throne. It means T.I. no longer rules the Billboard 200. The rapper sadly has to give away the top position on the album chart to country trio Rascal Flatts whose album "Me and My Gang" sold 722,000 copies, to easily debut at No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts, while T.I.'s "King" drops to No. 3 with 185,000 copies.
The second best on the chart is the pop hits collection "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" selling 334,000 copies. The soundtrack to Disney's "High School Musical" slips one from last week's position to be at No. 4 with 181,000 copies, ahead of Tim McGraw's "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" at No. 5 sold for 128,000 copies. Enter the Billboard 200 at No. 6 with 126,000 copies is Pink's fourth album, "I'm Not Dead".
Top 10 Albums Debuted on the U.S. Pop Charts
April 06, 2006 10:04:14
In a recap of the Top 10 albums on the US pop album charts for the week ended Sunday, there's something interesting that people could obviously see. It's the new chart-topper which debuts on its very top position.
The top spot on the Billboard 200 surprisingly is seized by Atlanta rapper T.I., whose album "King" sold almost 522,000 copies, such amount enough to push last week chart topper Prince's "3121" aside to No. 8 with only 75,000 copies. Checking in at No. 2 in the meantime is Tim McGraw's "Reflected: Greatest Hits Vol. 2," which sold 242,000 copies.
Final Nominees for the 2006 CMT Music Awards
March 16, 2006 01:03:49
The final nominees for the 2006 CMT Music Awards have been announced Wednesday March 15th, 2006 and so voting is underway. Leading the long list of the musicians vie for the prestigious award is Mississippi girl Faith Hill. The singer nabs four nominations all at once, including that for the categories of Best Video Of The Year for "Like We Never Loved at All" with husband Tim McGraw.
Following close behind with three nominations is Carrie Underwood who among others up for the categories of Best Video By A Female Artist for "Jesus Take the Wheel." Also grab three nominations are Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, and Brooks & Dunn. Toby Keith and fellow musician Kenny Chesney, get two nominations each, all of which for the same categories that is Best Video Of The Year and Best Video By A Male Artist.
Extra Presenters Set for the 63rd Golden Globe
January 13, 2006 01:01:40While many stars have been tapped as the presenters of the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards, here comes new names added to the long list. They are Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore, Tim McGraw, Gwyneth Paltrow and Renee Zellweger.
All of them will join the already existed presenters slated to host the event to be telecast live on NBC Monday, January 16 (8 - 11:00 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.
McGraw & Hill to Tour Together
January 07, 2006 01:01:14Country crooner Tim McGraw and wife Faith Hill are a dense couple as either husband-and-wife or music partner. The couple lives both parts in balance and approvingly could do it well.
Anyway, both have planned to embark on another tour, which is said as the finishing touches on a reprise of their Soul II Soul tour. Set to begin April 21 and will run through Labor Day with a total of about 70 dates in the works, McGraw and Hill will perform together with no supporting acts booked.
List of American Music Awards Winners
November 23, 2005 03:11:40Notable musicians celebrated their winning at the 33rd annual prestigious American Music Awards held Tuesday Nov.22 at the Shrine Auditorium. Mariah Carey was one among many who got nominated at the event. Unfortunately, the pop diva only brought home one award, Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, from the total four nominations she got, including Favorite Female Pop/Rock which went to Gwen Stefani, Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B which went to Green Day's "American Idiot" and Destiny's Child "Destiny Fulfilled."
Apart, multiple honors went to country star Tim McGraw, who won Country Male Artist prize and Country Album for his "Live Like You Were Dying." Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Eminem, and R&B singer R. Kelly also scored great, but none of them were attending the Awards.
McGraw's "Live" Wins Song of the Year
November 12, 2005 11:11:50"Live Like You Were Dying" not only is a great hit, but also an inspirational one. At least for the singer, Tim McGraw, himself. The country singer has proven to doing great along his music career that he has been handed number of awards.
Thursday during the 11th annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show, his hit "Live Like You Were Dying" was named Song of the Year. Other winners during the show were Dennis Agajanian, named Entertainer of the Year; Randy Gunn, named Best Male Vocalist; and Melanie Walker won Best Female Vocalist.
BMI Honored Tim McGraw's 'Dying' Day
October 19, 2005 02:10:06"Live Like You Were Dying" is proven not only a pretext for Tim McGraw. For him it's more than just wisdom words, instead it's his inspiration that could make him a better person in this life and gain a better achievement in his music career.
The hit single, which was penned by Tim Nichols, successfully won the Robert J. Burton Award as Most-Performed Song of the Year at BMI's annual Country Awards held Tuesday at the performing rights organization's Nashville office. In the meantime, Harley Allen, Big Kenny of the songwriting/producing team Big & Rich, and Richie McDonald of Lonestar shared Songwriter of the Year honors.
ASCAP Fete Chesney Voice of Music Award
October 19, 2005 01:10:58ASCAP has named its award winners at its annual awards gala held Monday night at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. Among them is Kenny Chesney who wins the ASCAP Voice of Music Award, when accepting which the star says "First and foremost, I consider myself a songwriter." Chesney's next album "The Road and the Radio," reportedly will be released next month.
Also granted an award at the 43rd Annual ASCAP is Craig Wiseman of group Rascal Flatts who is given the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year prize for singles "In a Real Love," "Live Like You Were Dying," "Rough and Ready" and "That's What It's All About." Moreover, the Tim McGraw hit "Live Like You Were Dying," which Wiseman co-wrote with Tim Nichols, is named Song of the Year.
Tim McGraw Won 40th ACM Awards
May 18, 2005 10:05:44"Live Like You Were Dying" means a lot to singer Tim McGraw. The song about living life to its fullest, besides remind him to his father former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tug McGraw, who died of cancer last year, it has also helped him to grab an amount of nominations at ACM Awards.
Got in hand a total of six nominations, the leading nominee could then successfully bring home top single and song honors for his hit "Live Like You Were Dying" on Tuesday night at the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Other winners include, Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss who got two trophies for their haunting duet "Whiskey Lullaby," for best video and vocal event.
McGraw Helps Fronting Blood Supply
April 01, 2005 10:04:57Grammy-winning country singer Tim McGraw is expected to help Red Cross to increase the nation's blood supply by fronting the "Neighbors Give Life" blood drive planned to begin Thursday and run through September 5, 2005. Agreed to help the drive, which is sponsored by the American Red Cross and State Farm Insurance Co., McGraw said he will encourage and urge people to give blood up to six times a year, not just once.
As an attempt to raise people awareness about the need for blood donations, the sponsors are offering sweepstakes prizes including a free trip to a McGraw concert and autographed copies of McGraw's chart-topping "Live Like You Were Dying" CD. Potential winners need not be blood donors. Moreover, State Farm has also donated $1 million to the Red Cross to launch the program and will encourage blood donations from its 69,000 employees and 17,000 agents.
McGraw Rules the 40th Annual CMAs
March 04, 2005 10:03:55The 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards has been dominated by singer Tim McGraw, who among the annual awards nominees announced on Thursday, receiving nominations in six categories. It is his song in the running for Album of the Year entitled "Live Like You Were Dying," which is a touching song about the changes a man makes in his life after becoming ill, that favorably makes such achievement. While the title track is nominated for Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year, McGraw is also be a competitor for Entertainer of the Year and Top Male Vocalist.
The ceremony that will be aired on May 17, 2005 on CBS-TV from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas also mentions Kenny Chesney, Alison Krauss and Gretchen Wilson each of which receives five nominations; and Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban who gathers four nominations apiece. Besides, there are also Brooks & Dunn, Chesney, Keith and Keith Urban who compete for Entertainer of the Year. Among them, there are "Top Male Vocalist" nominees, including Alan Jackson, Chesney, Keith and Urban and there are also Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack and Wilson as "Top Female Vocalist" contenders.
