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Tim McGraw's 'Highway Don't Care' Climbs to No. 1

Megan Pacella — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:00:16 +0000

It’s a good week to be Tim McGraw. Okay, every week is a good week to be McGraw, but especially this one, since the country superstar’s single ‘Highway Don’t Care’ clinched the top slot on the country charts. ‘Highway Don’t Care’ was a team effort cut for McGraw’s ‘Two Lanes of Freedom’ record, thanks to [...]

Off the Air With Jeremy: Tabloids Shouldn't Exploit Celebrities

Jeremy Robinson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:00:25 +0000

Jeremy Robinson is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show that airs on 41 stations across the United States on weeknights. Radio has been his passion since the age of nine, when he “hosted” a show out of his bedroom. After almost 16 years on the air, country music isn’t just [...]

Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Named Top Country Earners of 2012

Christina Vinson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:00:20 +0000

While the music industry is full of musicians who are still trying to 'make it,' Billboard has compiled a list of forty musicians who have been successful in 2012, at least according to their pocketbooks. Many fan-favorite country artists made the cut, an example of the popularity of country music today.

Supreme Court Denies Curb Records' Appeal in Tim McGraw Lawsuit

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:00:18 +0000

If you thought you heard a huge noise from the direction of Nashville last week, don't be concerned -- it was probably just coming from a giant party at Tim McGraw's house. The United States Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Curb Records last week in an ongoing legal war with their former star, effectively bringing the case to an end after years of legal wrangling.

Tim McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' Debuts at No. 1

Megan Pacella — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:00:38 +0000

He’s done it again! Tim McGraw‘s brand new album, ‘Two Lanes of Freedom,’ debuted at the No. 1 slot on the Billboard Country Albums chart. This marks the 14th time in his illustrious career that McGraw has topped the charts. Naturally, the country chart isn’t the only place where ‘Two Lanes of Freedom’ has been [...]

Tim McGraw Reveals His Valentine's Day Gift Track Record

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:30:41 +0000

Even after 16 years of marriage, TIm McGraw still knows how to pamper Faith Hill when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Well, most of the time. “Some times are better than others,” the ‘Highway Don’t Care’ singer confesses (quote via Country Vibe). “It depends on how much time that I have or how lazy I’m [...]

Tim McGraw Performs Live on 'Good Morning America'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:15:48 +0000

Super Bowl Sunday is still a few days away, but Tim McGraw is already helping America get psyched for the big game. On Friday morning (Feb. 1), McGraw played 'One of Those Nights' for a packed audience at the House of Blues in New Orleans. The performance aired live on 'Good Morning America.'

Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to Present at 2013 Grammys

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:15:30 +0000

The 2013 Grammy Awards will get a healthy dose of country music star power with the inclusion of Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as part of the ceremony's presenter lineup.

Tim McGraw Gave Up Drinking for His Family

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:28:19 +0000

Tim McGraw is on top of the world with a new record deal, a new album coming out, an upcoming tour and a new lease on life, thanks in part to giving up drinking. In a candid new interview, the 45-year-old singer says he gave up alcohol for his family.

Tim McGraw, ACM Set to Usher in Summer Season With 'Superstar Summer Night'

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:00:01 +0000

Tim McGraw has partnered with the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions for ‘ACM Presents: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night,’ a two-hour concert event that will be televised on CBS later this year. McGraw handpicked all the special guests for the star-studded showing, which will feature artists from virtually every genre. The occasional [...]

Tim McGraw Announces Dates for Two Lanes of Freedom 2013 Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:10:03 +0000

Truck yeah! Country music superstar Tim McGraw will release a new album titled ‘Two Lanes of Freedom‘ on Feb. 5, and in support, he’ll hit the road on a 30-date tour. Presented by Pennzoil, the tour kicks off on May 2 in Birmingham, Ala. and runs through July 27, when it wraps up in Virginia [...]

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Top 2012 Country Tours

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:56 +0000

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw were the top country touring attraction of the year with their Brothers of the Sun Tour, according to Billboard magazine, which has just published its 2012 Year in Music roundup. The massive road trek sold out nine of 23 shows and played to 1,085,382 total fans, raking in $96,458,890 to place seventh in all genres behind such huge mainstream artists as Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga.

Tim McGraw Has 'One of Those Nights' in New Music Video

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:00:51 +0000

Tim McGraw has released the new music video for ‘One of Those Nights,’ the second radio single from his forthcoming Big Machine debut album, ‘Two Lanes of Freedom.’ The clip may not feature any co-stars or intricate story lines, but that doesn’t make the video any less inspiring than his previous efforts. The 45-year-old has [...]

Tim McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' Album to Include Taylor Swift, Keith Urban Collaboration

Billy Dukes — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:30:35 +0000

Album art, track listing and collaborative partners are among the new details just revealed about Tim McGraw's upcoming new album 'Two Lanes of Freedom,' set for a Feb. 5, 2013 release. The standard version will include 11 songs including 'Truck Yeah,' 'One of Those Nights' and a song called 'Highway Don't Care,' which McGraw recorded with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Begin Soul2Soul Residency at the Venetian in Las Vegas

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:30:46 +0000

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill began their Soul2Soul residency at the Venetian in Las Vegas over the weekend. A packed house watched the couple volley hits back and forth at each other between the emotional duets that made the original Soul2Soul Tour so popular. Fortunately for fans who couldn't make it, what they say isn't true -- everything that happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.

Tim McGraw, 'Mary and Joseph' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:00:39 +0000

Tim McGraw could make a pretty strong Christmas album if he chose to do so. His new release 'Mary and Joseph' is a creative -- but not too creative -- interpretation of the story of Jesus' birth. McGraw tells it like he's told the best stories of his two decade-long career, with a sweet reverence for the struggles his characters are living through.

Tim McGraw Scheduled to Visit 'The Journey' on Thanksgiving Day

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:00:05 +0000

Tim McGraw is scheduled to stop by the set of the NFL talk show ‘The Journey’ tomorrow (Nov. 22), just before the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins will go head-to-head for one of the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day football face-offs. Also making a Turkey Day appearance is Kenny Chesney, who will perform during the televised [...]

Tim McGraw Urges Americans to Vote on Election Day

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:30:05 +0000

Election Day is here, and Tim McGraw wants to ensure that all able Americans exercise one of their most important rights — the right to vote. “Vote! That’s what people fought, died and bled for,” McGraw urged backstage at the CMA Awards last week, according to Billboard. “That’s what makes America great is we get [...]

Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Win 2012 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year

Jessica Nicholson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:30:51 +0000

Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney certainly had country music fans buzzing with excitement when they announced earlier this year that they were teaming up for a musical collaboration. Now, the hit, 'Feel Like a Rock Star,' has earned the duo the 2012 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year.

Tim McGraw Announces New Album, 'Two Lanes of Freedom,' and New Single

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:27:51 +0000

Tim McGraw will debut a new single from his upcoming 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album at the 2012 CMA Awards on Thursday night. The singer made the announcement alongside details of the new album on Tuesday morning. 'One of Those Nights' is part of a collection of songs that promises to cover his broadest emotional range yet.