Childhood and Education Journey of Tim McGraw in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Tim McGraw. From birth to education, explore key events.

Tim McGraw is a highly successful American country singer and actor. He has released 17 studio albums, with 10 reaching number one on the Top Country Albums charts. His 1994 album, Not a Moment Too Soon, was the top country album of that year. McGraw's extensive discography includes 65 singles, 25 of which have topped the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in country music.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1966: Parents meet

In 1966, Tim McGraw's parents, Elizabeth D'Agostino and Tug McGraw, met while D'Agostino was a student and Tug McGraw was playing baseball for Jacksonville.

May 1, 1967: Samuel Timothy McGraw Born

On May 1, 1967, Samuel Timothy McGraw, who would become a renowned country singer and actor, was born.

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1987: Move to Jacksonville, Florida

In 1987, Tim McGraw followed his mother when she returned to Jacksonville, Florida, where he attended Florida Community College.

1989: Dropped out of college to pursue music

In 1989, on the day his hero Keith Whitley died, Tim McGraw dropped out of college and moved to Nashville to pursue a musical career.

October 6, 1996: Marriage to Faith Hill

On October 6, 1996, Tim McGraw married Faith Hill after she broke off her engagement to her former producer Scott Hendricks.

1996: Married Faith Hill

In 1996, Tim McGraw married fellow country singer Faith Hill, and they have three daughters.

October 12, 2000: Donation to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

On October 12, 2000, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gave the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society $375,000 to assist the families of 17 sailors following the terrorist attack on USS Cole.

2000: Involved in Scuffle with Police in Buffalo, New York

In 2000, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw were involved in a scuffle with police officers in Buffalo, New York, after Chesney was riding a State Police horse and refused to get off. McGraw came to Chesney's aid.

September 11, 2001: Response to September 11 attacks with "Comfort Me"

On September 11, 2001, Tim McGraw's album featured duets with Kim Carnes on "Comfort Me," a response to the September 11 attacks.

2001: Acquitted of Charges

In 2001, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney were acquitted of charges related to a scuffle with police officers in Buffalo, New York.

2004: Honored by the National Italian American Foundation

In 2004, Tim McGraw was honored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) with the NIAF Special Achievement Award in Music.

2006: Expressed Interest in Running for Public Office

In a 2006 interview with Esquire magazine, Tim McGraw stated he would like to run for public office as a Democratic Party candidate.

July 8, 2007: Officer Robert Kozminski Death

Officer Robert Kozminski, a Grand Rapids police officer who was killed on July 8, 2007, while responding to a domestic disturbance.

July 12, 2007: Donation to Kailey Kozminski

On July 12, 2007, Tim McGraw donated $5,000 to Kailey Kozminski, the daughter of a Grand Rapids police officer who was killed on July 8, 2007.

2008: Identified as 'Blue Dog Democrat'

In a 2008 interview with People magazine, Tim McGraw referred to himself as a "Blue Dog Democrat" and stated that he and his family support Barack Obama.

2015: Estimated Annual Income

In 2015, Forbes estimated Tim McGraw's annual income at $38 million.

December 2019: McGraw spoke at End Well Symposium

In December 2019, Tim McGraw spoke at the annual End Well Symposium about his struggles with caregiving for his dying father and why he wrote "Live Like You Were Dying".

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