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Tim McGraw

Country Singer and Actor

Search every verified Tim McGraw interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Tim McGraw discussed his relationship with his biological father, former baseball player Tug McGraw, in a February 2026 interview. He recounted discovering his birth certificate at age 11 and learning his surname had been changed from Smith to McGraw, which he described as a "ray of light" amid a difficult upbringing. McGraw said he did not feel anger toward his absent father, stating that Tug McGraw gave him "hope" and a reason to believe he could escape his circumstances, despite the elder McGraw initially refusing to acknowledge him at a baseball game. In a separate February 2026 appearance, McGraw discussed his career longevity and creative process. He advised artists to "take charge" of their careers and make confident decisions, emphasizing the importance of having a vision and acting on it daily. He also recalled learning to play guitar in college, encouraged by fraternity friends, and performing his first gig at a catfish house to pay rent. McGraw mentioned a new song titled "Different," which he released exclusively on his social media channels rather than streaming platforms.

Recent appearances

  • Why Tim McGraw Never Hated His Absent Father

    February 24, 2026 · 📺 Tim Ferriss

    Tim McGraw is a Grammy Award-winning entertainer, author, and actor who has sold more than 106 million records worldwide, with 49 number-one singles and 19 number-one albums. He is one of the most-played country artists since his debut in 1992, has four New York Times bestselling books, and has acted for both film and television, including the movies Friday Night Lights and The Blind Side and Paramount Network’s Yellowstone. He recently starred alongside his wife Faith Hill and Sam Elliott in Yellowstone’s prequel—the three-time-Emmy-nominated 1883. You can find tickets for his upcoming Pawn…

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  • Tim McGraw — Selling 100M+ Records and 30+ Years of Creative Longevity

    February 04, 2026 · 📺 Tim Ferriss

    Tim McGraw is a Grammy Award-winning entertainer, author, and actor who has sold more than 106 million records worldwide, with 49 number-one singles and 19 number-one albums. He is one of the most-played country artists since his debut in 1992, has four New York Times bestselling books, and has acted for both film and television, including the movies Friday Night Lights and The Blind Side and Paramount Network’s Yellowstone. He recently starred alongside his wife Faith Hill and Sam Elliott in Yellowstone’s prequel—the three-time-Emmy-nominated 1883. You can find tickets for his upcoming Pawn…

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  • How Yellowstone Crew Transformed Fort Worth, TX Back in Time for 1883 (Exclusive)

    June 18, 2023 · 📺 Entertainment Tonight

    Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sam Elliott and more spill on traveling back in time for ‘1883,’ airing June 18 on Paramount Network. Plus, creator Taylor Sheridan and set decorators show off how they transformed Fort Worth.

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  • Tim McGraw - Standing Room Only (Official Music Video)

    April 27, 2023 · 📺 Tim McGraw

    Official music video for Tim McGraw’s “Standing Room Only,” available now: https://tim-mcgraw.lnk.to/SROVD Subscribe to Tim McGraw's YouTube channel: https://Tim-McGraw.lnk.to/subscribeVD Watch the official lyric video for “Standing Room Only”: https://tim-mcgraw.lnk.to/SROLyric Watch more from Tim McGraw: Official Music Videos:    • Tim McGraw Official Music Videos   Lyric Videos:    • Tim McGraw Official Lyric Videos   See Tim on tour: https://www.timmcgraw.com/tour Shop official merchandise: https://store.timmcgraw.com/ Join McGrawOne: https://www.timmcgraw.com/mcgrawone Follow Tim:…

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  • 1883 Q&A with Faith Hill, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Sam Elliott and Tim McGraw

    June 08, 2022 · 📺 SAG-AFTRA Foundation

    A Conversation with Faith Hill, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Sam Elliott and Tim McGraw of 1883. Moderated by Justin Kirkland, Esquire. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting. Watch Past Q&A's:    / sagaftrafoundation   Follow the SAG-AFTRA Foundation on social media: Instagram:   / sagaftrafound   Facebook:   / sagaftrafoundation   Twitter:   / sagaftrafound   The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizati…

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  • Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Breakdown '1883' | The Awardist | Entertainment Weekly

    May 23, 2022 · 📺 Entertainment Weekly

    Faith Hill and Tim McGraw talk about playing a married couple on-screen, working with creator Taylor Sheridan, and their appreciation for the entire crew of '1883.' Subscribe to EW ►► http://bit.ly/EWSubscribe #TheAwardist #FaithHill #TimMcGraw #EntertainmentWeekly #1883 EW News Flash brings you breaking news and exclusive stories from the world of entertainment. We’re always on the pulse with the latest updates in music, TV, movie and celebrity news, and full of behind-the-scenes coverage from A-List events and first looks at the newest TV and films trailers and teasers. From Marvel and S…

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  • Faith Hill Really Slapped Tim McGraw While Filming the Yellowstone Spinoff 1883 | The Tonight Show

    May 18, 2022 · 📺 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    Tim McGraw talks about how he proposed to his wife, Faith Hill; going on his first solo tour in six years while recording an album; and working with his wife in the Yellowstone spinoff 1883. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Stream now on Peacock: https://bit.ly/3gZJaNy Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: http://bit.ly/1nwT1aN Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Weeknights 11:35/10:35c Get more The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: https://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show JIMMY FALLON ON SOCIAL Follow Jimmy:   / jimmyfallon   Like Jimmy:   / jimmyfall…

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  • How Sam Elliott Gently Jabbed Tim McGraw For Forgetting His Lines In "1883"

    February 03, 2022 · 📺 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    Tim McGraw, who stars in "1883" on Paramount+, stops by to tell Stephen what it was like wearing itchy period costumes on set, and working alongside legendary actor Sam Elliott. Stick around for more from actor and country music superstar Tim McGraw! #Colbert #1883 #TimMcGraw Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel: http://bit.ly/ColbertYouTube Watch full episodes of "The Late Show": http://bit.ly/1Puei40 Listen to "The Late Show Pod Show" podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/Awagtx95?sid=yt Like "The Late Show" on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1df139Y Follow "The Late Show" on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1d…

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  • 1883: Tim McGraw on SLAP from Wife Faith Hill

    December 19, 2021 · 📺 extratv

    ‘Extra’s’ Rachel Lindsay interviews Tim McGraw about his new ‘Yellowstone’ prequel series ‘1883,’ which co-stars Tim’s real-life wife Faith Hill. Tim talks about taking on the role of James Dutton and working with Faith — including filming one scene where she slaps him! He also opens up about how he drew on his own experiences as a father to three girls. ‘1883’ premieres December 19 on Paramount+.

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  • Faith Hill, Tim McGraw & Isabel May Talk Paramount+'s '1883'

    December 19, 2021 · 📺 The Knockturnal

    #FaithHill #TimMcGraw #1883 A prequel to "Yellowstone," "1883" follows the Dutton family as they flee poverty in Texas and embark on a journey through the Great Plains to seek a better future in Montana. Real-life couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill star as James and Margaret Dutton, while Sam Elliott portrays Shea Brennan, a tough cowboy who has sadness in his past. Other cast members include Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, and Dawn Olivieri. Billy Bob Thornton will guest star and Tom Hanks makes a cameo in a Civil War flashback scene.

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  • TIM McGRAW Interview: The Star of 1883 Talks About His New Show on Paramount!

    December 18, 2021 · 📺 Reel School

    Tim McGraw, the award-winning country music star is one of the leads in Paramount's new show from Taylor Sheridan, 1883, a Yellowstone Origin story. Tim sat down for an interview to discuss the new show, working with icons such as Sam Elliott, acting along side his wife Faith Hill, and feeling right at home on the set of Western. During the interview, Tim and I discuss what fans can expect from the new series, what made him happy on set, what made him nervous, and what he learned from his costars. #TimMcGraw plays James Dutton on #1883, following the Dutton family as they embark on a journey…

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  • Tim McGraw on 1883 and Why He Wanted to Be Part of the Yellowstone Prequel Series

    December 18, 2021 · 📺 Collider Interviews

    With the first two episodes of 1883 premiering tomorrow night on Paramount+, I recently got to speak with Tim McGraw about making the Yellowstone prequel series. During the interview, McGraw talked about what drew him to the role, how he and his wife (Faith Hill) have been fans of Yellowstone since the first episode, why he loved Taylor Sheridan’s scripts for 1883, the many challenges of filming on location for both the cast and crew, why he’s so excited for people to see his wife’s performance, and how the series tries to show what it was really like in 1883. If you haven’t seen the 1883 tra…

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