"Tim McGraw" is the debut single and first published song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and Liz Rose, and produced by Nathan Chapman. It was released on June 19, 2006 by Big Machine Records as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. Swift wrote "Tim McGraw" during her freshman year of high school, knowing that she and her senior boyfriend would break up at the end of the year when he left for college. The song was written about all the different things that would remind the subject of Swift and their time spent together, once he departed.
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Tim McGraw (song)
Tim McGraw (song) | Introduction
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Swift wrote "Tim McGraw" during her freshman year of high school, knowing that she and her senior boyfriend would break up at the end of the year when he left for college.Lyrically, the track lists items in order to associate a past relationship, one of them being country artist Tim McGraw's music.
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Taylor Swift and Liz Rose wrote "Tim McGraw" during Swift's freshman year at Hendersonville High School. She conceived the idea in the midst of her mathematics class: "I was just sitting there, and I started humming this melody." She then related the melody to a predicament she was encountering at the moment. Swift knew that she and her senior boyfriend would break up at the end of the year when he left for college. In order to cope with the complicated emotions she was experiencing, Swift wrote the song. Rose said Swift showed up at her after school job, writing songs for Sony/ATV Music, "with the idea and the melody, knowing exactly what she wanted." She desired for the song to capture the sweetness and sadness of loving and losing someone.
Tim McGraw (song) | Background
"Tim McGraw" is a country song with a length of three minutes and 52 seconds. The song mingles traditional and modern country music features, primarily through its usage of a twelve-string guitar. It is set in common time and has a moderate tempo of 72 beats per minute. Thus, it is categorized as a ballad with a mid-paced nature. It is written in the key of C major and Swift's vocals span one octave, from F to G. Swift's vocals are prominent in twang. "Tim McGraw" follows the chord progression C–Am–F–Gsus–G. The lyrics of "Tim McGraw" regard a summer romance that came to a sudden halt.
Tim McGraw (song) | Composition
"Tim McGraw" is the debut single and first published song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and Liz Rose, and produced by Nathan Chapman. It was released on June 19, 2006 by Big Machine Records as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. Swift wrote "Tim McGraw" during her freshman year of high school, knowing that she and her senior boyfriend would break up at the end of the year when he left for college. The song was written about all the different things that would remind the subject of Swift and their time spent together, once he departed.
Tim McGraw (song) | Introduction
Credits are listed as previously printed in AllMusic and the album's liner notes. Performance credits Instruments Production and imagery
Tim McGraw (album) | Personnel
When the song is in its final chorus, Collins arrives at a wooden cabin in his pick-up truck. He runs up the staircase to discover an enveloped letter next to the door. He then sits on the staircase, opens the envelope, and reads the letter. The video transcends towards Swift playing an acoustic guitar as she leans against the wooden cabin. Cut-scenes feature Swift lying on the lake-bed and performing with a guitar next to the wooden cabin. The video concludes with Swift, once again, lying on the initial setting. The video premiered on July 22, 2006 on Great American Country.
Tim McGraw (song) | Music video
Strings performed by the Nashville String Machine, arranged and conducted by Steve Dorff and contracted by Carl Gorodetzky.
All I Want (Tim McGraw album) | Musicians
The accompanying music video for "Tim McGraw" was directed by Trey Fanjoy. It was filmed at the former home of Johnny & June Carter-Cash, which burned down the next year. The letter which the boyfriend receives is addressed to "Johnny" for this purpose. In regards to the video's concept, Swift stated, "It deals with the haunting power of music and how hearing a song years after it was first popular can have such an emotional appeal." Clayton Collins portrayed Swift's love interest in the music video. He was cast because of his physical resemblance to the real subject of the song, in that they were both tall with dark hair.
Tim McGraw (song) | Music video
"I Like It, I Love It" is a song written by Jeb Stuart Anderson, Steve Dukes, and Mark Hall, and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in July 1995 as the first single from his album "All I Want". The song is McGraw's ninth single overall, and it became his third number-one single on the Hot Country Songs chart. It was recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals Alabama.
I Like It, I Love It | Introduction
"If You're Reading This" is a song performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. The song was first performed at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards, which were held in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired May 15, 2007 on CBS. Shortly after McGraw's live performance, several radio stations began playing a telecast of the song, boosting it to a debut at number 35 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs charts from unsolicited airplay. A remixed version of the live recording was later released to radio as a single, overlapping Tim's then-current single, "I Need You", (a duet with wife Faith Hill).
If You're Reading This | Introduction
The song was eventually released as a CD single on June 19, 2006. In retrospect, Swift has said that the song "is reminiscent, and it is thinking about a relationship you had and then lost. I think one of the most powerful human emotions is what should have been and wasn't... That was a really good song to start out on, because a lot of people can relate to wanting something you can't have." When the song's subject discovered it, he thought it was "cool" and kept friendship with Swift despite their breakup.
Tim McGraw (song) | Background
"Tim McGraw" is a musical interconnection of traditional and modern country music. Lyrically, the track lists items in order to associate a past relationship, one of them being country artist Tim McGraw's music. "Tim McGraw" performed well commercially. The track spent various weeks upon both the "Billboard" Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs in the United States. It peaked at number 40 on the former and number six on the latter. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold more than one million copies since its release. The accompanying music video for "Tim McGraw", directed by Trey Fanjoy, comprises flashbacks by Swift's love interest, among cut scenes that feature Swift lying on a lake bed.
Tim McGraw (song) | Introduction
It was written about all the different things that would remind the subject of Swift and their time spent together, once he departed. "To her surprise, the first thing that came to mind was [her] love of Tim McGraw's music." Several personal details were listed for the song. McGraw's mentioning was a reference to Swift's favorite song, "Can't Tell Me Nothin" from his 2004 album "Live Like You Were Dying", rather than McGraw as a person. The writing process, as with "Our Song", took place in approximately twenty minutes, and was executed with the use of a piano. Soon after, Scott Borchetta, CEO of Big Machine Records, signed Swift to his newly formed label.
Tim McGraw (song) | Background
The video begins with Swift, dressed in a white sundress, as she lies on the grass of a lake-bed and holds a transistor radio. Suddenly, the setting is switched to Collins as he drives a white and orange 1970 Chevrolet CST-10. He then turns his radio on and ceases driving, coming to a complete stop on a road. As Collins facial expressions become more serious, he flashbacks to memories with Swift. Swift and Collins are seen frolicking in a field, lying beside another on the back of Collins' CST-10, staring at the stars together, holding hands as they walk, and slow dancing.
Tim McGraw (song) | Music video
"One of Those Nights" is a song written by Luke Laird, Rodney Clawson, and Chris Tompkins and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in November 2012 as the second single from his 2013 album "Two Lanes of Freedom" and his second one from Big Machine Records.
One of Those Nights (Tim McGraw song) | Introduction
"Thought About You" is a song by American country music singer Tim McGraw. Written by The Warren Brothers (Brad and Brett Warren) and Lee Thomas Miller, the song is McGraw's second released single for Columbia Records Nashville.
Thought About You | Introduction
McGraw said that he had difficulty recording the song with Paltrow because he thought that "it's such a moving song" and said that he wanted to sing as well on it as she did. The song is the final cut on the "Country Strong" soundtrack. Paltrow's then-husband, Chris Martin of Coldplay, wrote it.
Me and Tennessee | History
Swift wrote "Tim McGraw" during her freshman year, knowing that she and her senior boyfriend, Brandon Borello, would break up at the end of the year when he left for college. Rose said Swift showed up at her after school job writing songs for Sony/ATV "with the idea and the melody. She knew exactly what she wanted." The nostalgic song describes a summer romance and Swift's hope that when Borello "think[s] Tim McGraw" he would "think [her] favorite song" – McGraw's "Can't Tell Me Nothin" – and remember her. Conversely, "Picture to Burn" describes a girl furious after a break-up.
Taylor Swift (album) | Development and music
The song fondly reminisces an ex-boyfriend, and directs the lyrics towards him, rather than country singer Tim McGraw himself. It uses McGraw's music as a marker in their relationship timeline: "When you think Tim McGraw / I hope you think my favorite song." Sean Dooley of About.com stated, "Music has the power to evoke memories, and it's an old Tim McGraw song that triggers her happy memories." McGraw's reference is one of the several items used for association of the failed relationship, along with other items and places, such as a little black dress.
Tim McGraw (song) | Composition
Brady Vercher of Engine 145 gave the song a thumbs-down review. He said that the song seemed like an attempt to capitalize on Kristofferson's fame, and did not expand on the title beyond name-checking. However, Vercher said that the production was pleasant and that McGraw sang the song well.
Kristofferson (song) | Critical reception
"How I'll Always Be" is a song performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw and written by Chris Janson, Jamie Paulin, and Jeremy Stover. It was released on July 11, 2016, as the third single from McGraw's 14th studio album "Damn Country Music".
How I'll Always Be | Introduction
"Still" is a song written by Lee Brice, Kyle Jacobs and Joe Leathers, and recorded and co-produced by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in February 2010 as the third single from his tenth studio album, "Southern Voice".
Still (Tim McGraw song) | Introduction
The music video was directed by Sherman Halsey, who has also directed virtually all of McGraw's other videos.
Everywhere (Tim McGraw song) | Music video
"The Rest of Our Life" is a song performed by American country music artists Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The song was written by Steve Mac, Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge.
The Rest of Our Life (song) | Introduction
Early into the album production, in a meeting where Borchetta and Swift discussed potential songs for Swift's debut album, she performed "Tim McGraw" for Borchetta on fluke ukulele. According to Swift, as soon as Borchetta finished listening to the song, he faced Swift and said, "That's your first single." She responded, "Well. That's how that works then." Prior to that event, Swift did not believe that the song was single material. However, she followed what label executives told her and accepted that they were correct. Swift placed "Tim McGraw" as the first track on "Taylor Swift" because of its importance to her.
Tim McGraw (song) | Background
All songs written by Justin Furstenfeld.
The Answers | Track listing
Four years after the release of his own version, Crowell selected several songs which he recommended to record producer Byron Gallimore. Eventually, "Please Remember Me" made its way to Tim McGraw, who recorded it for his 1999 album "A Place in the Sun". Released that year as the first single from that album, McGraw's rendition reached the top of the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts, a position that it held for five weeks. The song was also McGraw's biggest solo hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100, where it peaked at number 10. McGraw's rendition features Patty Loveless on harmony vocals.
Please Remember Me | Tim McGraw version
The song's music video premiered the same day.
Here on Earth (Tim McGraw album) | Singles
The music video was directed by Sherman Halsey and premiered on October 11, 1996 on CMT. It features Tim McGraw performing the song in an empty room.
Maybe We Should Just Sleep on It | Music video
"Still" is a moderate up-tempo country song, backed primarily by electric guitar. The song's male narrator describes remembering his favorite place to be in his past, and reminding himself that he can "just be still" in order to reach it.
Still (Tim McGraw song) | Content
"Something Like That" is a song written by Rick Ferrell and Keith Follesé and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in June 1999 as the second single from McGraw's album "A Place in the Sun". The song reached number one on the US "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, and peaked at number 28 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, making it a minor crossover hit. According to Nielsen BDS, the song was the top-played radio single in any musical genre in the 2000s with 487,343 spins from January 1, 2000, to December 17, 2009.
Something Like That | Introduction
"Everywhere" is a song written by Mike Reid and Craig Wiseman, and performed by American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released in July 1997 as the second single from his album of the same name. The song reached the top of the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 2 on the "RPM" Country Tracks chart in Canada. Despite reaching Number One on Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (Now Hot Country Songs), the song did not appear on McGraw's "Greatest Hits" album. It did, however, later appear on his second Greatest Hits package, "".
Everywhere (Tim McGraw song) | Introduction
"Let It Go" is a song written by Aimee Mayo, Bill Luther and Tom Douglas, and performed by American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released in July 2008 as the sixth single and title track from his album "Let It Go". It was his forty-second Top 40 hit on the "Billboard" country charts.
Let It Go (Tim McGraw song) | Introduction
Brian Mansfield and Thom Jurek of Allmusic rated the album two and a half stars out of five, saying that it was not memorable aside from three of its singles, but that it showed the "roots of [his] individuality".
Tim McGraw (album) | Critical reception
Tim McGraw recorded the song on his 2015 album "Damn Country Music", with Big & Rich on background vocals. McGraw chose to put it on the album because his guitar player played a demo which was recorded by John Rich, one-half of the duo.
California (Big &amp; Rich song) | History
In 2013, she provided guest vocals for Tim McGraw's "Highway Don't Care", which features guitar work by Keith Urban, and penned "Sweeter than Fiction" for the "One Chance" soundtrack album.
List of songs recorded by Taylor Swift | Introduction
"For A Little While" is a song written by Steve Mandile, Jerry Vandiver and Phil Vassar, and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in November 1998 as the sixth and final single from his album "Everywhere". The song peaked at number 2 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart but reached number-one on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart.
For a Little While | Introduction
The music video, which features an acoustic version of this song, was directed by Sherman Halsey and was released in June 2007.
I Need You (Tim McGraw and Faith Hill song) | Music video
The music video was directed by McGraw Music and premiered in November 2015.
Top of the World (Tim McGraw song) | Music video
"Maybe We Should Just Sleep on It" is a song written by Jerry Laseter and Kerry Kurt Phillips, and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in October 1996 as the fifth and final single from his third studio album "All I Want" (1995). It peaked at number 4 on the United States "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, while it reached number one on the "RPM" Country Tracks chart in Canada.
Maybe We Should Just Sleep on It | Introduction
The music video was directed by Sherman Halsey and premiered in December 2012. It depicts the process of making a music video, and is McGraw's final video to be directed by Halsey before his death in 2013.
One of Those Nights (Tim McGraw song) | Music video
"Not a Moment Too Soon" is a song written by Wayne Perry and Joe Barnhill and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in October 1994 as the fourth single and title track from McGraw's 1994 album "Not a Moment Too Soon". The song reached number one on the US "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. Despite reaching that position, the song did not appear on Tim's "Greatest Hits" album. It did, however, later appear on his second Greatest Hits package, "".
Not a Moment Too Soon (song) | Introduction
Except as noted, all songs were written by Tim Hardin.
Tim Hardin 1 | Track listing
The music video was directed by his usual director of choice Sherman Halsey and shows McGraw singing the song in a church, as well as a mirrored room, where several McGraws are seen in the same shot.
One of These Days (Marcus Hummon song) | Music video
Dan Milliken of Country Universe gave the song a C grade, saying that "the generic 'moody' 90′s production does some of the damage, as does a patchwork melody that can’t seem to connect its phrases. But you can also hear McGraw still ironing out his vocal technique, as his likably nervous tremor in the verses meets a series of clumsy trills and some pitchy "baby"s and "maybe"s."
Maybe We Should Just Sleep on It | Critical reception
"Kristofferson" is a song written by Anthony Smith and Reed Nielsen, and performed by American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released in March 2008 as the fifth single from his album "Let It Go". The song peaked at number 16 on the country singles charts.
Kristofferson (song) | Introduction
Deborah Evans Price, of "Billboard" magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the single, "offers a pretty, lilting melody, understated acoustic instrumentation, and another nice performance from McGraw." She proceeds saying that what McGraw lacks in vocal gymnastics he has always, "more than made up for in personality, and the current single is no exception." However, she states that "while the melody tends to grow on you, there's not a whole lot going on otherwise that makes this track grab attention." Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a C grade, saying that it "goes nowhere lyrically or melodically, and there isn’t a drum beat or steel guitar hook around to save it.", and that the song is such an "easy listening number that’s so easy to listen to, it might put you to sleep."
Some Things Never Change (Tim McGraw song) | Critical reception
The album's lead single, "What Room was the Holiday In", was produced by Doug Johnson; the rest of the album was produced by Byron Gallimore (who has produced all of McGraw's subsequent work) and James Stroud. The tracks "Memory Lane" and "Tears in the Rain" were co-written by Joe Diffie, the former had been recorded by Keith Palmer on his debut album, while Diffie recorded his own version of "Tears in the Rain" for his 1995 album "Life's So Funny". "The Only Thing That I Have Left" had been recorded by George Strait on his "Strait from the Heart" album.
Tim McGraw (album) | Content
"Still" peaked at number 16 on the US Hot Country Songs chart.
Still (Tim McGraw song) | Chart performance
"Top of the World" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released to radio on August 4, 2015 as the lead single to his third studio album for Big Machine Records, "Damn Country Music", released on November 6, 2015, and his fourteenth overall single for Big Machine. The song was written by Josh Osborne, Jimmy Robbins and Jon Nite.
Top of the World (Tim McGraw song) | Introduction
The album's third single, "How I'll Always Be" released to country radio on July 11, 2016. It reached at number 3 on the Country Airplay in January 2017.
Tim McGraw | "Damn Country Music"
All tracks were written and composed by Dicky Barrett and Joe Gittleman.
Question the Answers | Track listing
The song was well received by critics. Rob Sheffield of "Blender" magazine described the track as a gem that hit hard. Sean Dooley of About.com complimented Swift's vocal delivery, describing it as "tender and emotive." In 2020, "Rolling Stone" ranked "Tim McGraw" at number 11 on its "The 100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time" list, placing second among female artists; the magazine stated: "With her first song, Swift immediately showed her Nashville peers she could beat any of them at their own game, acing the classic genre trope of nostalgic country song about how country music is nostalgic".
Tim McGraw (song) | Critical reception
All songs are composed and written by Lewis Taylor.
Limited Edition 2004 | Track listing
"Tim McGraw" was promoted by Swift on a radio tour and performances in numerous venues. Swift performed it while serving as opening act for various country artists' concert tours. She also performed it as part of her first headlining concert tour, the Fearless Tour (2009–10). The single was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating more than 2 million units sold in the US.
Tim McGraw (song) | Introduction
Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song an A grade, saying that its "understated delivery packs the song with such emotional heft that the unresolved sadness lingers after the song has ended." He goes on to call it the moment where McGraw discovers "subtlety and finds it suits him quite well."
Everywhere (Tim McGraw song) | Critical reception
"Back When" is a song written by Stan Lynch, Stephony Smith, and Jeff Stevens and recorded by American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released in August 2004 as the second single from McGraw's 2004 album "Live Like You Were Dying". The song reached number one on U.S. the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart in December 2004 and peaked at number 30 on the "Billboard" Hot 100.
Back When | Introduction
Swift then completed the performance standing and walking back to the main stage. As she worked her way back to the stage, she again hugged fans, squeezed their outstretched hands and scrawled quick autographs. Nicole Frehsee of "Rolling Stone" favored Swift's performance of "Tim McGraw" at the August 27, 2009, concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Frehsee described the entire concert as an "elaborate spectacle that doesn't slow down, even when the singer hauls her acoustic guitar into the audience to play a sweet, stripped down set of tunes including [..] 'Tim McGraw'." Brandy McDonnel of "The Oklahoman" reported a massive sing-along by the audience at the March 31, 2010, concert at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.
Tim McGraw (song) | Live performances
"My Next Thirty Years" is a song written by Phil Vassar and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in July 2000 as the fifth and final single from McGraw's album "A Place in the Sun". The song reached number one on the US "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart and it peaked at number 27 on the "Billboard" Hot 100.
My Next Thirty Years | Introduction
The music video for the song depicting Chesney and McGraw performing at an airport. Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins wrote the song. Clawson told "Taste of Country" that Tompkins had begun the song with a bass guitar line, when the two observed that "everybody wants to feel like a rock star."
Feel Like a Rock Star | Music video
The music video was directed by Sherman Halsey, and premiered on CMT's "Jammin' Country" on January 20, 1996. It features Tim McGraw performing the song at a deserted circus, along with a bunch of clowns. At the beginning of the video, McGraw is seen walking through the desert, and showing a statue of a funny clown laughing.
All I Want Is a Life | Music video
4 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs charts. "I Like It, I Love It" was also a No. 25 hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100. This was Tim's last album to have a neotraditional country sound before developing a more crossover-friendly country-pop sound.
All I Want (Tim McGraw album) | Introduction
The song debuted on the Country Airplay chart at No. 30 and the Hot Country Songs chart at No. 35 upon its release. The following week it debuted on the Country Digital Songs chart at No. 18, selling 16,000 copies.
Top of the World (Tim McGraw song) | Commercial performance
"Some Things Never Change" is a song written by Walt Aldridge and Brad Crisler and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in April 2000 as the fourth single from McGraw's album "A Place in the Sun". While it went to number 1 in Canada, it peaked only at number 7 in the US, and was the only single from the album not to reach number 1 in the US. It also peaked at number 58 on the "Billboard" Hot 100.
Some Things Never Change (Tim McGraw song) | Introduction
All songs were written by James Taylor, except where noted.
That's Why I'm Here | Track listing
Chesney told "Billboard" magazine that he almost didn't get to release the song because Tim McGraw had recorded a version. McGraw decided not to release it, and after Chesney's version hit number-one, McGraw told him "I'm glad you cut it. It just didn't work for me." Chesney went on to say that the song originally appealed to him because "it's the only love song I know of that has both Jimmy Buffett and Richard Petty in it." Although McGraw never released his version of the song, years later it was included as one of the previously unreleased recordings on his 2016 compilation album "McGraw: The Ultimate Collection".
How Forever Feels | Background
The video shows many scenes from the movie, "Flicka", while McGraw is shown singing the song with his band in front of an orchestra. It was directed by Sherman Halsey. It was released in late September, 2006.
My Little Girl (Tim McGraw song) | Music video
All compositions by Johnny "Hammond" Smith and James Clark except where noted
Here It 'Tis | Track listing
"Highway Don't Care" is a song performed by American country music singer Tim McGraw and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on vocals, featuring Keith Urban on guitar. It was released in March 2013 as the third single from McGraw's first album for Big Machine Records, "Two Lanes of Freedom" (2013). The song was written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear and Brad and Brett Warren. McGraw and Swift recorded their parts separately.
Highway Don't Care | Introduction
The video received a nomination for "Number One Streamed Video From a New Artist (Rookie of the Year Award)" at the web-hosted 2006 CMT Online Awards, but lost to Lindsey Haun's video for "Broken". At the 2007 CMT Music Awards, the video won the CMT Music Award for "Breakthrough Video of the Year". To date, the video has over 41 million views on YouTube.
Tim McGraw (song) | Music video
"Unbroken" is a song written by Annie Roboff and Holly Lamar and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in May 2002 as the fourth and final single from McGraw's 2001 album "Set This Circus Down". The song reached number one on the US "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in September 2002.
Unbroken (Tim McGraw song) | Introduction
"Me and Tennessee" is a song written by Chris Martin and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw and actress Gwyneth Paltrow. It is included on the soundtrack to the film "Country Strong" (2010), in which the two star. It peaked at number 34 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart and at number 63 on the UK Singles chart.
Me and Tennessee | Introduction
Song also featured in the movie "Black Cloud"
Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors | Track listing
The song was later covered by Tim McGraw in 2011 and was released to iTunes and country radio on December 1, 2011, via Curb Records. The song served as the first single for his final Curb album, "Emotional Traffic", which was released on January 24, 2012.
Better Than I Used to Be (song) | Tim McGraw version
"Drugs or Jesus" is a song written by Brett James, Troy Verges, Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey, and performed by American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released in January 2005 as the third single from his album "Live Like You Were Dying". It peaked at number 14, thus becoming his first single since "Two Steppin' Mind" in 1993 to miss the top ten (not counting "Tiny Dancer").
Drugs or Jesus | Introduction
The only single released from this album is "Let's Make Love". It reached #6 on the U.S. Country Charts and #54 on the U.S. Hot 100, and was also included on Faith Hill's "Breathe" album.
Greatest Hits (Tim McGraw album) | Singles
Swift self-penned "Our Song" for the talent show of her freshman year in high school with no intentions of including it on her debut album. She thought to herself that to be appropriate for the talent show, the song she would write needed to be upbeat and relatable to her classmates. "I wrote it about this guy I was dating, and how we didn't have a song. So I went ahead and wrote us one", she said. The writing process, as with her lead single "Tim McGraw", took place in approximately 20 minutes. Several months after performing it at the talent show, some of her peers approached her to inform her that they enjoyed the song she played at the talent show, singing a few lines.
Our Song (Taylor Swift song) | Background
The credit has since been officially changed to "Taylor Swift" in BMI's and ASCAP's entry for the song.
This Is What You Came For | Writing and release
And although the narrator reaches the conclusion that his significant other is no longer in his life, he nevertheless proclaims that he will eternally carry her spirit with him in his travels with great emotion just as he always has.
Everywhere (Tim McGraw song) | Content
The narrator of the song addresses his daughter, telling her that even though she is growing up, she will always be "[his] little girl".
My Little Girl (Tim McGraw song) | Content
The song is a ballad, in which the two lovers describe what their love means to each other. They both state their need for each other.
I Need You (Tim McGraw and Faith Hill song) | Content
Giving McGraw's version four stars out of five, Taste of Country reviewer Billy Dukes said, "It's the first time fans get to experience many of the burdens the singer has talked of shedding in recent years." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock was positive, calling it "a strong story song from a mature singer/songwriter." He went on to say that it was McGraw's "most country song to date with strong lyrical imagery and one of Tim’s best vocal performances in years." Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave it a 'B+', calling the song "classic McGraw" and saying that the production is, "clean, tasteful, and decidedly country."
Better Than I Used to Be (song) | Critical reception
Blake Boldt of Engine 145 gave the song a "thumbs down", calling the lyrics "hackneyed" and saying that the song "moves along without pause or purpose." Bobby Peacock of Roughstock was more positive, rating the song three-and-a-half stars out of five. He wrote that it was a "by-the-numbers breakup song, but the execution is where it shines", and praised both McGraw's and Paltrow's vocals and the "darker" sound.
Me and Tennessee | Critical reception
The song is the title track of McGraw and Hill's duets album "The Rest of Our Life", and it was written by Ed Sheeran together with Amy Wadge, Johnny McDaid and Steve Mac. According to Faith Hill, the song reminded her of the day when she and Tim McGraw decided to get married after meeting McGraw on his Spontaneous Combustion tour in 1996, when she first heard the song, and said that "there was a comfort and a security about that moment that resonates in this song." McGraw concurred and said: "It's got such an intimacy to the song, and I think that's what really attracted us as well." The song was first released on October 5, 2017, prior to release of the album on November 17 as the second single of the album.
The Rest of Our Life (song) | Background
Deborah Evans Price, of "Billboard" magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the "gentle rolling piano, sturdy fiddle, and out-in-front guitar work make the strong melody come alive, but McGraw's vocal is what really sells this song." Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a B grade, saying that compared to the other singles from this album, this one is the "most frothy and least substantial." He proceeded saying that it could be "the most historically significant of the singles, given that it’s the blueprint for countless Kenny Chesney hits that followed."
For a Little While | Critical reception
"The Only Thing I Have Left" was later recorded by Tim McGraw for his 1993 debut album "Tim McGraw".
Strait from the Heart | Introduction
"If You're Reading This" is a tribute to the families of soldiers who have died. Its lyrics take the form of a letter written from a soldier to his family — a letter that is intended to be sent only if the soldier dies ("If you're reading this / I'm already home"). McGraw co-wrote the song, with Brad and Brett Warren of country duo The Warren Brothers, approximately three weeks before the ACM awards aired. The three were inspired by reading a magazine article on war casualties. When McGraw performed the song at the ACM awards show, one hundred relatives of soldiers joined him onstage, under a banner that read "Families of Fallen Heroes".
If You're Reading This | About the song
The whole thing has the vibe of a long lost demo being spruced up for a posthumous cash-in." Coyne also states that McGraw's voice is so processed it is difficult to tell it is him singing.
Felt Good on My Lips | Critical reception
"Red Rag Top" is a song written by Jason White and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in September 2002 as the first single from McGraw’s album "Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors". The song peaked at number 5 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in early 2003 and reached number 40 on the "Billboard" Hot 100.
Red Rag Top | Introduction
Molly Trust of "Billboard" attended the performance at the tour's final concert on June 5, 2010, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts and conjectured that the performance's setting was formed in order to "afford a better view to fans farther back."
Tim McGraw (song) | Live performances
"Everywhere" debuted at number 72 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 5, 1997.
Everywhere (Tim McGraw song) | Chart positions
"It's a Business Doing Pleasure with You" is a song written by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and country musician Brett James, and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. The song is the first single to his tenth studio album, "Southern Voice". It is also McGraw's fifty-second chart entry on the "Billboard" country charts. The song was released to radio on June 29, 2009.
It's a Business Doing Pleasure with You | Introduction
An uncredited "Taste of Country" review stated that "Tim McGraw keeps it mellow with the first single from an upcoming project. “Top of the World” is a gentle way for the singer to describe his love to someone. McGraw uses a familiar metaphor to make it clear this woman couldn’t make him feel any finer."
Top of the World (Tim McGraw song) | Critical reception
Throughout the 2005 NFL season, McGraw sang an alternate version of "I Like It, I Love It" every week during the season. The alternate lyrics, which changed each week, would make reference to plays during Sunday's games, and the song would be played alongside video highlights during halftime on "Monday Night Football". Later in the year, McGraw became a minority owner of the Arena Football League's Nashville Kats when majority owner Bud Adams (owner of the NFL's Tennessee Titans) was awarded the expansion franchise.
Tim McGraw | "Live Like You Were Dying"
"Felt Good on My Lips" is a song written by Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers, Brett Warren and Brad Warren, and was performed by American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released in September 2010 as the first single from his compilation album "Number One Hits", and has since become McGraw's 23rd Number One hit on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. The song is also included on his 2012 release "Emotional Traffic".
Felt Good on My Lips | Introduction
"All I Want Is a Life" is a song written by Stan Munsey, Tony Mullins and Don Pfrimmer, and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in January 1996 as the third single and partial title track to his album "All I Want". It peaked at No. 5 in the United States and No. 2 in Canada.
All I Want Is a Life | Introduction
He sang the song live. In 2013, he co-wrote the song "Jump" with Gary Barlow for the latter's solo album, "Since I Saw You Last". In 2016 he co-wrote the song "Magnificent Time" by Travis.
Tim Rice-Oxley | Compositions
In November 2007, "If You're Reading This" reached a peak of number 3 on the "Billboard" country charts, becoming McGraw's forty-second Top Ten country hit overall. The song also peaked at number 41 on the ""Billboard" Hot 100".
If You're Reading This | Introduction
In this song, Tim McGraw is acknowledging the destructive and sometimes selfish side of his personality, which he identifies as "the cowboy in [him]."
The Cowboy in Me | Content
"Some Things Never Change" debuted at number 47 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 15, 2000.
Some Things Never Change (Tim McGraw song) | Chart positions
Harvey Schmidt composed the music.
Try to Remember | Introduction