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Tim McGraw Empowers Fan Fighting Cancer With Heartfelt Kiss

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:57 +0000

Country music superstar Tim McGraw thrilled a fan who is battling cancer by acknowledging her at his concert in Burgettstown, Penn. this past Saturday night (May 18). The photo showing the singer giving Shirlene Borsos a tender kiss on the head has since become a viral internet sensation.

Tim McGraw Reveals How He Learned of His True Paternity

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:16:36 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s father was late Phillies relief pitcher Tug McGraw, who died of brain cancer in 2004. While the two didn’t form a strong relationship until Tim was 18, the ‘Highway Don’t Care’ singer revealed to Larry King how he discovered his birth certificate and thus uncovered his true paternity. McGraw responded to King’s question [...]

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple. The video features McGraw [...]

Tim McGraw to Give Away More Homes to Veterans on Two Lanes of Freedom Tour

Christina Vinson — Sun, 05 May 2013 04:58:53 +0000

Tim McGraw continues to demonstrate his big-hearted generosity through big gifts. Really big gifts. On his 2013 Two Lanes of Freedom Tour, he will once again partner with Chase and Operation Homefront to give away more mortgage-free homes to military veterans and their families. This is the second year McGraw has done Operation Homefront after successfully launching [...]

Tim McGraw Reveals He'd 'Love' to Do a NASCAR Movie

Christina Vinson — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:50:10 +0000

Tim McGraw would love 'two lanes of freedom' to push the pedal to the metal and live out his NASCAR dreams. He recently admitted that not only does he love watching the stock car racing event, he would also like to do a movie about it, so he can experience flying around the track.

Family Comes First for Tim McGraw

Megan Pacella — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:26 +0000

Despite his storied music career and dozens of awards, Tim McGraw is about as down-to-earth as it gets. As successful as his music career has been for the past few decades, McGraw is still quick to admit that his family comes first -- no matter what.

Tim McGraw Joined by Taylor Swift + Keith Urban for 'Highway Don't Care' at 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:43:33 +0000

Tim McGraw performed ‘Highway Don’t Care’ at the 2013 Academy of Country Music awards on Sunday night (April 7), and a couple of high-powered friends dropped in to help him out. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan couldn’t resist a bit about McGraw, with Shelton saying that he didn’t see the big deal about McGraw’s new [...]

Tim McGraw Says He Always Seeks Faith Hill's Opinion on Songs

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:00:09 +0000

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are one of country music's power couples, but their music is very different. In recent years Hill has incorporated more of a progressive pop/AC element into her songs, while McGraw favors contemporary country-rock productions. But when it comes to choosing songs, McGraw says he still listens to his wife's advice.

Tim McGraw Celebrates Country Music in 'Nashville Without You' Video

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:23:11 +0000

Country superstar Tim McGraw returns to his roots for his new video ‘Nashville Without You,’ which celebrates both the legacy of country music, and the artists who make the music happen. The track itself is a musical departure from some of the singer’s recent efforts, which have either been more rock-edged (‘Truck Yeah’) or middle-of-the-road [...]

Tim McGraw Dishes on Taylor Swift's Big Impact on Country Music

Christina Vinson — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:16 +0000

When superstar Taylor Swift penned ‘Tim McGraw’ years ago, she probably had no idea that in the future, the icon would passionately discuss his deep admiration for her, even diving into how she changed country music in a very special way. “She’s great. You know, I’ve been a fan of Taylor so long… She actually toured with [...]

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

Jeremy Robinson — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:00:25 +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 [...]

Tim McGraw's Rep Slams Tabloid Report of 'Secret Son'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:00:34 +0000

A representative for Tim McGraw is emphatically denying a tabloid report published this week that claims the singer has a “secret son” with a former flame, saying the story is merely slanted to try to sell magazines. According the the National Enquirer, before McGraw married Faith Hill he was engaged to Kristine Donahue, a divorcee [...]

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.

Great Incentives Available To Become A St. Jude Partner In Hope

Eric Cornish — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:59:28 +0000

The WKDQ St. Jude Radiothon is this Thursday and Friday, February 21st and 22nd. While your donation goes to give hope and save children from all over over the world from cancer and other catastrophic diseases, you also have a chance to get some cool stuff when you make your donation. By becoming a Partner [...]

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 Spills on Recording 'Highway Don't Care' 'With' Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:12:52 +0000

Is 'Highway Don't Care' one of your favorite tracks from Tim McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album? If so, you have modern technology to thank for the colossal collaboration between the superstar, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

Tim McGraw Gave Up Drinking for His Family

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:28:19 +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.

Curb Records to Release 'Tim McGraw and Friends' Album Two Weeks Before Singer's Big Machine Debut

Billy Dukes — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:35:25 +0000

Apparently, two albums featuring Tim McGraw songs are scheduled to be released in the next 30 days. The singer’s former label home, Curb Records, just announced that ‘Tim McGraw and Friends’ will be available on January 22. The news came with the release of the song ‘Twisted’ — a duet with Colt Ford — as [...]

Tim McGraw Takes Time to Reflect, 'Live and Love' on Forthcoming Album

Megan Pacella — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:00:09 +0000

The new year is upon us and for fans of Tim McGraw, that can only mean one thing: His new album is due out in just a little over a month. The legendary country singer recently took some time to reflect on pasting together 'Two Lanes of Freedom,' which will be released on Feb. 5, 2013.

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.