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 16 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 discography boasts 65 singles, with 25 achieving the top spot on the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts, solidifying his impact on the country music scene.

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

1966: Tug McGraw and Elizabeth D'Agostino Meet

In 1966, Elizabeth D'Agostino, Tim McGraw's mother, was a student at Terry Parker High School and met Tug McGraw, who was playing baseball for Jacksonville.

May 1, 1967: Samuel Timothy McGraw Born

On May 1, 1967, Samuel Timothy McGraw, who later became a famous American country singer and actor, was born.

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1987: Moved Back to Jacksonville, Florida

In 1987, Tim McGraw followed his mother when she returned to Jacksonville, Florida, and attended Florida Community College at Jacksonville for one term.

1989: Dropped out of College

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

1994: Established Swampstock Event

In 1994, Tim McGraw established the annual Swampstock event, which began as a charity softball game to raise money for hometown little league programs and has grown to include a celebrity softball game and a multi-artist concert.

October 6, 1996: McGraw and Hill Marry

On October 6, 1996, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill married, marking the start of their relationship.

1996: Dancehall Doctors

All of the Dancehall Doctors have worked with McGraw since at least 1996.

1996: Hosted Annual New Year's Eve Concert in Nashville

From 1996 to 1999, Tim McGraw hosted an annual New Year's Eve concert in Nashville with special guests including Jeff Foxworthy, the Dixie Chicks, and Martina McBride.

1996: Married Faith Hill

In 1996, Tim McGraw married fellow country singer Faith Hill. They have three daughters and own Goat Cay, which they unofficially named L'île d'Anges, a private island in the Bahamas.

1997: New Year's Eve Concert raised money for Country Music Foundation Hall of Fame and Museum

The 1997 Tim McGraw New Year's Eve show raised over $100,000 for the Country Music Foundation Hall of Fame and Museum.

1999: Started The Bread and Water Tour

Beginning in 1999, Tim McGraw started "The Bread and Water Tour", a tour-within-a-tour where proceeds from select shows would go to local charities.

2000: Involved in Scuffle with Police in Buffalo

In 2000, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney were involved in a scuffle with police officers in Buffalo, New York, after Chesney was riding a State Police horse. McGraw was arrested and charged with assault.

2001: Acquitted of Assault Charges

In 2001, Tim McGraw was acquitted of assault charges stemming from the scuffle with police officers in Buffalo, New York, the previous year. Kenny Chesney was also acquitted of disorderly conduct charges.

2004: Received NIAF Special Achievement Award in Music

In 2004, Tim McGraw was honored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) with the NIAF Special Achievement Award in Music during the Foundation's 29th Anniversary Gala.

2004: Death of Tug McGraw

In 2004, Tug McGraw, Tim McGraw's biological father, passed away, concluding a close relationship that had formed after years of denial.

2006: Expressed Interest in Running for Public Office

In 2006, Tim McGraw stated in an interview with Esquire magazine that he would like to run for public office as a Democratic Party candidate, possibly for United States Senate or Governor of Tennessee.

2008: Identified as a 'Blue Dog Democrat'

In 2008, Tim McGraw referred to himself as a "Blue Dog Democrat" in an interview with People magazine 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.

October 9, 2021: Confronted Heckler at Performance

On October 9, 2021, Tim McGraw confronted a heckler at a performance in Sparks, Nevada, after forgetting the words to his song "Just to See You Smile." He explained that he had been filming a movie and asked for help from the audience to remember the words.