History of Tim McGraw in Timeline

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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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.

1990: Attention of Curb Records

In 1990, Tim McGraw came to the attention of Curb Records, leading to his signing to a recording contract.

March 29, 1991: Debut Single Release

On March 29, 1991, Tim McGraw made his debut with the single "What Room Was the Holiday In", although it did not initially chart.

1991: "Memory Lane" Originally Appeared on Keith Palmer's Album

In 1991, the song "Memory Lane", which was later co-written by Joe Diffie and released on Tim McGraw's album, originally appeared on Keith Palmer's self-titled debut album.

April 1993: Release of Debut Album

In April 1993, Tim McGraw released his debut album, "Tim McGraw", which was commercially unsuccessful.

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.

1994: Breakthrough Album

In 1994, Tim McGraw had his breakthrough with the album 'Not a Moment Too Soon', which became the top country album of the year.

1994: Academy of Country Music Awards

In 1994, Tim McGraw won Academy of Country Music awards for Album of the Year and Top New Male Vocalist.

1994: Release and Controversy of "Indian Outlaw"

In 1994, Tim McGraw's second album, "Not a Moment Too Soon", was released, and its first single, "Indian Outlaw", sparked controversy due to its portrayal of Native Americans, but it became McGraw's first Top 10 country hit.

1995: Release of All I Want

In 1995, Tim McGraw released his third studio album, "All I Want", which debuted at No. 1 on the country charts and sold over 2 million copies in the United States.

1995: "Down on the Farm" peaked at number 2

In 1995, Tim McGraw's single, "Down on the Farm" peaked at number 2.

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.

1996: "She Never Lets It Go to Her Heart" Number One

In 1996, Tim McGraw's single "She Never Lets It Go to Her Heart" became his fourth number one on the U.S. country charts.

1997: Acting Appearance on 'The Jeff Foxworthy Show'

In 1997, Tim McGraw made his first acting appearance on an episode of "The Jeff Foxworthy Show", playing Foxworthy's rival.

1997: Everywhere Album Released

In 1997, Tim McGraw released his fourth album, Everywhere which topped the country charts and reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200, selling 4 million copies. The Country Music Association awarded Everywhere its Album of the Year award for 1997.

1997: "It's Your Love" Top Country Song

In 1997, Tim McGraw's song "It's Your Love" was recognized as the top country song of the year by Billboard Year-End.

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.

1998: "Just to See You Smile" Success

In 1998, Tim McGraw's "Just to See You Smile" was the number one country song of the year according to Billboard Year-End charts and set a record for the longest run on the country charts at the time, at 42 weeks.

1998: "Just to See You Smile" Top Country Song

In 1998, Tim McGraw's song "Just to See You Smile" was recognized as the top country song of the year by Billboard Year-End.

1998: Duet on Faith Hill's album Faith

In the late 1990s, Tim McGraw recorded a duet with Faith Hill named "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me", which appeared on her multi-platinum-certified 1998 album Faith.

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.

1999: Release of A Place in the Sun

In 1999, Tim McGraw continued his streak with his fifth album, A Place in the Sun, which debuted atop both the US country and pop album charts and sold 3 million copies.

1999: Featured on Breathe

In 1999, Tim McGraw was featured on Faith Hill's album Breathe, with a song called "Let's Make Love."

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: Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration

In 2000, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's song, "Let's Make Love", won a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration.

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.

2000: Greatest Hits Album Release and Soul2Soul Tour

In 2000, Tim McGraw released his first Greatest Hits album, which topped the country albums charts for nine weeks, and he and Faith Hill went on the Soul2Soul Tour.

2000: Executive Producer of 'Flicka' Soundtrack Album

In 2000, Tim McGraw served as executive producer of the "Flicka" soundtrack album, which featured his song "My Little Girl". The soundtrack was released by StyleSonic Records in association with Curb Records and Fox 2000 films.

2000: Co-Produced The Clark Family Experience Album

In 2000, Tim McGraw, in collaboration with Byron Gallimore, co-produced the only album released by The Clark Family Experience.

April 2001: Release of Set This Circus Down

In April 2001, Tim McGraw released his sixth studio album, Set This Circus Down, which spawned four number one hits on the country charts.

2001: Retrospective on McGraw's Career

In 2001, Billboard published a retrospective on Tim McGraw's career, where industry professionals shared their initial impressions of his debut single.

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.

2002: Release of Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors

In 2002, Tim McGraw broke with country music tradition by recording his seventh studio album, "Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors" with his tour band, The Dancehall Doctors.

2004: Starred in 'Black Cloud' and 'Friday Night Lights'

In 2004, Tim McGraw played a sheriff in Rick Schroder's independent release "Black Cloud". Later in the same year, he received critical acclaim for his role as the father in the major studio high school football drama "Friday Night Lights".

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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: "Live Like You Were Dying" Top Country Song

In 2004, Tim McGraw's song "Live Like You Were Dying" was recognized as the top country song of the year by Billboard Year-End.

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.

October 20, 2006: Release of 'Flicka' and Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

On October 20, 2006, Tim McGraw's first lead role in the film "Flicka" was released in theaters. Around the same time, McGraw received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard.

2006: Role in Flicka

In 2006, Tim McGraw played a lead role in the movie "Flicka", marking one of his ventures into acting.

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.

July 12, 2007: Donated to Officer Kozminski's Daughter

On July 12, 2007, Tim McGraw donated $5,000 to Kailey Kozminski, the 3-year-old daughter of Officer Robert Kozminski, who was killed on July 8, 2007, while responding to a domestic disturbance in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

2007: Co-Produced Halfway to Hazard's Debut Album

In 2007, Tim McGraw and Byron Gallimore co-produced Halfway to Hazard's self-titled debut album.

2007: Appeared in 'The Kingdom'

In 2007, Tim McGraw had a small part in the Michael Mann-produced film "The Kingdom", directed by Peter Berg, with whom he had worked on "Friday Night Lights."

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November 22, 2008: First Appearance on 'Saturday Night Live'

On November 22, 2008, Tim McGraw made his first appearance on "Saturday Night Live." He also played "Dallas McVie" in "Four Christmases" that year.

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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.

2009: Appeared in 'The Blind Side'

In 2009, Tim McGraw appeared in the film "The Blind Side" as Sean Tuohy, the husband of Sandra Bullock's character, Leigh Anne Tuohy. The film is based on the true story of Michael Oher.

September 12, 2010: Starred in 'Dirty Girl' Premiere at Toronto Film Festival

On September 12, 2010, Tim McGraw starred in "Dirty Girl", which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.

2010: Role in Country Strong

In 2010, Tim McGraw played a lead role in the movie "Country Strong", adding to his acting credits.

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2015: Estimated Annual Income

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

2015: Appeared in 'Tomorrowland'

In 2015, Tim McGraw appeared in Brad Bird's "Tomorrowland" as Eddie Newton, a NASA engineer and father of Casey Newton.

2019: Release of Two Best-Selling Books

In 2019, Tim McGraw released two best-selling books. The first, co-written with Jon Meacham, "Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation", reached No. 2 on the New York Times Bestsellers list. His second book, "Grit and Grace", also reached No. 2 on the New York Times Bestsellers list in 2019.

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February 2020: Rejoined Big Machine Records

In February 2020, Tim McGraw rejoined Big Machine Records, where he had previously been signed from 2011 to 2017.

August 21, 2020: Released 'Here on Earth' Album

On August 21, 2020, Tim McGraw released his album, "Here on Earth". The associated tour was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 2021: Performed at Celebrating America Inaugural Special

In January 2021, Tim McGraw performed on the "Celebrating America" inaugural special, a primetime virtual concert celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden.

January 2021: Released 'Undivided' Single

In January 2021, Tim McGraw released the single "Undivided" with Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line. This single was included on a deluxe edition of "Here on Earth" released later that year.

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.

2021: Role in 1883

In 2021, Tim McGraw played a lead role in "1883", expanding his acting career.

2021: Starred in '1883' Prequel Series

In late 2021, Tim McGraw, along with Faith Hill and Sam Elliott, starred in "1883", a spinoff prequel to Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" television series.

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March 10, 2023: Released 'Standing Room Only' as Lead Single

On March 10, 2023, Tim McGraw released "Standing Room Only" as the lead single from his upcoming album of the same name. It reached number 2 on the U.S. Country Airplay chart.