Tim McGraw Loves Singing With Faith Hill

Tim’s latest single, “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s features him singing with his wife Faith Hill. 

While Tim and Faith have talked about one day doing a duets album together, they try not to overdue their collaborations in order to keep it special, although Tim loves singing with his wife. Tim says, “I think that she’s probably one of the most talented people in the world. Her singing is just, it’s in a league of its own. She’s just really a, truly a singer’s singer.”

“Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” will be on Tim’s new album, Sundown Heaven Town, which will be released on September 16th.

Tim McGraw And Faith Hill Won’t Skimp On Thanksgiving

Tim is incredibly fit these days, working out regularly and eating healthy, but he admits when Thanksgiving rolls around, all bets are off. 

“Thanksgiving is one of my favorite meals of the year so I’m not going to skip out on anything,” says Tim.  “My wife cooks a great Thanksgiving dinner and we have the traditional turkey and cornbread dressing and all the vegetables that are grown in our parents’ garden. We have cornbread and peas, green beans, butter beans, cranberry sauce—all those things.  So, we don’t miss out on anything at Thanksgiving.” 

We know Faith Hill makes some pretty incredible cornbread in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, so we’re sure that will be on Tim’s plate come Thursday.

Tim, Faith and Hank Lived Here

And, Curbed's Rob Bear writes that you can own it next if you have $20 million:

Country music couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have listed their 753-acre farm, once owned by fellow music legend Hank Williams, on the outskirts of Nashville for a whopping $20M. But despite the high price tag, part of the estate, the antebellum mansion at the heart of the property, comes completely unrestored. That may not deter many buyers, as the house is in stunning original condition and a nearby log home has been renovated to a very high standard. It is unclear why the couple, who purchased this property back in 2001 haven't moved ahead with a renovation. It is not for lack of cash, as the pair have an estimated net worth of $135M, but perhaps they were distracted by a litany of other property transactions.

Country Star Favorite Charities

“My Cause” artist and charities:

• Tim McGraw: Operation Homefront
• Jason Aldean: Susan G Komen
• The Band Perry: Notes for Notes
• Dierks Bentley: Miles & Music
• Luke Bryan: Shriners Hospital
• Florida Georgia Line: The Boot Campaign
• John Fogerty: Wounded Warrior Project
• Brantley Gilbert: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
• Faith Hill: Neighbor’s Keeper
• Lady Antebellum: LadyAID
• Nelly: Make-A-Wish Foundation (St. Louis Chapter)
• Ne-Yo: Compound Foundation
• Pitbull: Imagination Foundation
• Taylor Swift: MusiCares
• Keith Urban: MusiCares

Country artists are superstars with big hearts, and that was clearly displayed at this year’s ACM Presents: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night, which airs this Sunday on CBS. It was a night of laughs and great music in addition to supporting the charitable arm of the Academy,  ACM Lifting Lives.

 

Each artist that performed on the show was given the opportunity to select a charity of their choice to receive a $10,000 donation from ACM Lifting Lives. Click on the links below to watch “My Cause” videos and find out more about these great organizations.

Huff Po Pans Carrie, Faith, Shania, Kelly ACM-wear

Christina Anderson writes:  "The 2013 ACM Awards were a chance for country stars -- known for their flamboyant style -- to shake a tail feather. And did they ever.

"From Shania Twain's confusing outfit to Kelly Clarkson's sheer pantyhose, we were thoroughly entertained.

"Carrie Underwood usually lands on our other list, but this week she struggled in oversized prints that overwhelmed her on the red carpet and sparkles that looked like they belonged at prom."

Check out those over-the-top looks, as well as more celebrities who made Huffington Post's worst-dressed list.

Faith Hill Keeps Tim McGraw On His Toes On Stage

One listen to Tim’s latest single, “One of Those Nights,” and it’s obvious he’s a very talented singer, but he admits that performing on stage with Faith during their Soul2Soul shows in Las Vegas is both awe inspiring and challenging:

“I don’t get to sing with my wife that much. Only when we tour together and a handful of charity events have we ever been on stage together and actually sang together. So, it always sort of …sets me aback a bit to be up there and to hear her sing. Because she’s truly one of the greatest singers I’ve ever heard.” 

Performing with Faith also pushes Tim to be better because he says, “When so much soul comes out of her and to be on stage with her and to see her just sort of light the place up when she opens her mouth and sings is something that I catch myself having to really pay attention to what I’m doing ‘cause I get lost from listening to her. It certainly makes me a better singer ‘cause you can’t just go up and phone it in with her because she won’t allow that with her voice. You have to really be on top of your game.”

Soul2Soul (click to watch video) will run through mid-April at The Venetian in Las Vegas.

Tim & Faith: Vegas Show Is Not Typical

The only thing better than seeing Tim McGraw or Faith Hill in concert, is seeing  Tim  and Faith together in concert.

And, as announced earlier this year, McGraw and Faith Hill just kicked off their 10-week Soul2Soul show at The Venetian in Las Vegas over the weekend.

Tim, himself, described the appeal of the show to Neil Haislop, "It’s such an intimate setting. I think that the main thing that we’re going to look at it is, as a chance to really connect with a small amount of people. Eighteen hundred people at one time in which… is a totally different thing than anything that we’re used to doing.”  He added, “In the past, it’s been two songs together then Faith would do her show, then we’d do two songs together, then I would do my show and then we would do 2 or 3 songs together at the end. So it’s been us together touring, but it’s also been our shows individually at the same time. That was really the focus of doing this, is this is really a chance to do something in a setting in one place, in a small, intimate setting that we could actually be on stage the entire time together.” 

You can get tickets and more information about Soul2Soul here.

Watch Faith Hill's New Video

 It's her first in five years.  Click to watch backstage clips from the filming.

Faith Hill To Release Her First Video In Five Years

Take a look behind the scenes of Faith's new video for "American Heart:"

The video was shot in Nashville and features 10 year old TJ Jones as Faith's dancing sidekick.

Faith Hill Tweets New "American Heart" single

The song’s release will mark the first time that a country artist has premiered a single and lyric video on Twitter.


In advance of the premiere, Faith will chat live with her fans on Twitter (7:00PMEST/6:00PMCST/4:00PMPST) at twitter.com/faithhill prior to NBC’s Sunday Night Football (9/30).  Fans can participate by tweeting their questions to the hashtag #AskFaith. The song will be released simultaneously to country radio stations nationwide. 

“This song inspires,” says Hill.  “It grabs a hold of a very special place that we all have in our hearts. Times are hard and people are struggling, but our spirit as Americans always seems to prevail.  We wanted to do something special for our fans who have been so supportive of me through the years – something a little different and something just for them.  No better way than the socials.”

Immediately following the live event fans can stay connected with Faith at www.twitter.com/faithhill  or at www.facebook.com/faithhill.

On Sale Today: McGraw + Hill + Venice + Las Vegas

Collectively, they've sold 70 million albums, won eight Grammy Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards, 14 American Music Awards, seven People’s Choice Awards and 26 Academy of Country Music Awards.  

Last week, at a live "town-hall" press conference, The Venetian® Las Vegas announced the biggest musical event in its history – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill “Soul2Soul.”  This limited engagement, which opens on Dec. 7 and covers 10 weekends through April 2013, will take place in the 1,815-seat Venetian Theater.  Tickets for the general public will go on sale today, Aug. 13. “Soul2Soul” at The Venetian will mark the first time in six years that McGraw and Hill have performed together in the United States.

“Soul2Soul” will feature an all-new production with innovative lighting and set design technologies that were synonymous with the “Soul2Soul” concerts.  The Venetian Theater will also be modified to accommodate this new production.  These “Soul2Soul” concerts will include many of the no. 1 hits that have made them, both in their own right, two of the most significant entertainers of our generation. 

“We are creating a show that will be completely different from what we've done before - and might ever do again," said Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. "In arenas and stadiums, you're always faced with the challenge of finding ways to make people feel closer to the action, no matter where they might be sitting. Now everyone will be close, so it opens up all kinds of creative possibilities and we're looking forward to exploring those so that we can really give our fans something truly special."

Tickets go on sale to the general public (Aug. 13) at 10 a.m. Performances are scheduled for 8 and 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8; 14, 15; Jan. 18, 19, 25, 26, 2013; Feb. 1, 2, 15, 16, 22, 23, March 1,2; April 12, 13, 26 and 27. 

Members of The Venetian’s loyalty program, Grazie, as well as Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s official fan communities and Clear Channel subscribers were able to purchase advance tickets through the pre-sale starting last Wednesday. 

Ticket prices are $95.50, $175.50 and $255.50 and $295.50 inclusive of tax.  A limited number of VIP Packages – including preferred seating in the first two rows, a complimentary pre-fixe dinner at a select resort restaurant, two complimentary drinks at the show, a merchandise credit and more – will be available for $1,000, inclusive of tax. Performance dates and times are subject to change.

CMA MusicFest Stage Starts To Fill

Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Zac Brown Band have joined the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2012 CMA Music Festival. The event that USA Today calls "the crown jewel of Country Music festivals" will once again take over downtown Nashville for four days this summer, Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10, 2012.

2011 CMA Award winners Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, and five-time CMA Award winner Carrie Underwood were previously announced as performing at the legendary Festival, which has grown since starting in 1972 as Fan Fair® to become Nashville's signature music event. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

Bryan was nominated for CMA New Artist of the Year in 2010 and 2011. His most recent album is the Gold-certified tailgates & tanlines, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and features the Platinum-certified digital single "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)" and the Gold-certified digital single "I Don't Want This Night to End."

Church, who will make his debut performance on the Nightly Concerts at LP Field this year, was nominated for CMA New Artist of the Year in 2011. His most recent album is the Gold-certified Chief, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 and Billboard Country Albums charts, and features the Gold-certified digital single "Homeboy."

Hill returns to CMA Music Festival for the first time since 2008. She debuted her long-awaited new single "Come Home" on "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" in November. She is a three-time CMA Award winner, including Female Vocalist (2000), Vocal Event (1997 for "It's Your Love" with husband Tim McGraw), and Music Video of the Year (1998 for "This Kiss"). Her seventh new studio recording is set for an early 2012 release.

Lady Antebellum has won seven CMA Awards, including Vocal Group (2009-2011), Single (2009 for "I Run to You" and 2010 for "Need You Now," which also earned them an additional Award for producing), and New Artist of the Year (2008). Their current album is the Platinum-certified Own the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 and Billboard Country Albums charts.

Paisley has won 14 CMA Awards, including Entertainer (2010), Male Vocalist (2007-2009), Album (2006 for Time Well Wasted), Horizon (2000), Musical Event (2004 for "Whiskey Lullaby" with Alison Krauss, 2006 for "When I Get Where I'm Going" with Dolly Parton, and 2009 for "Start a Band" with Keith Urban), and Vocal Event of the Year (2001 for "Too Country" with Bill Anderson, George Jones, and Buck Owens). He has also co-hosted the CMA Awards with Underwood for the last four years (2008-2011). His current album is This is Country Music, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and contains the Platinum-certi fied digital single "Remind Me" (his duet with Underwood).

Rascal Flatts has won seven CMA Awards, including Vocal Group of the Year (2003-2008) and the Horizon Award (2002). Their current album is the Platinum-certified Nothing Like This, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and features the Platinum-certified digital single "I Won't Let Go" and the Gold-certified single "Easy." Rascal Flatts, who is only one of four acts to have six consecutive albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in the last decade, will release a new album later this spring.

Zac Brown Band has won one CMA Award in 2010 for New Artist of the Year. Their current album is the Platinum-certified You Get What You Give, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 and Billboard Country Albums charts, and features the Platinum-certified digital single "Colder Weather."

Fans can purchase their tickets through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or 1-(800)-745-3000. They can also purchase them by calling 1-(800)-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Ticket prices are based on the level of seating at LP Field for the Nightly Concerts, and range from $115 to $325 plus handling fees. A limited number of four-day parking passes for LP Field are also available, rangin g from $32 to $124 plus handling fees, depending on the size of vehicle.

Country Music On TV

Faith Hill performed "Come Home" and Taylor Swift claimed the country award on last night's People's Choice Awards.

American Idol judge Randy Jackson believes Scotty McCreery has ended the perception that Idol winners don't have as great a career as the runner-ups. Jackson believes that each winner and singer is different, and it's all about making amazing and competitive songs. The new season of American Idol starts January 18th on Fox.

Chris Young will be making his debut appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show to sing his latest hit, “You”! Be sure to catch the episode when it airs on January 17th!

Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton pair-up again as hosts of this years Academy of Country Music Awards. The 47th annual show will be held Sunday, April 1, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The ACM’s Fan Jam also will return for a second year. This time Zac Brown Band will host the parallel event at the Mandalay Events Center.

Christmas and Faith on NBC

Faith Hill revealed that in the process of searching for her biological parents more than 20 years ago, she uncovered a brother.

Faith returned to the CMA Awards stage last week for the first time in five years, performing 'Come Home,' the debut single from her upcoming CD.

She's also set to perform on the NBC special, 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center. The holiday special irs Wednesday, November 30, at 8:00 PM ET on NBC.

McGraw Running for Office?

Tim McGraw has expressed his interest in possibly entering politics at some point mainly after he feels his singing and acting careers have died down a bit.

During an interview with CNN, Tim was asked again about jumping into the political arena and the support he has received from former president Bill Clinton, if he were to run for public office.

Tim told CNN with a grin you could never rule that out. 

Clinton, whom Tim has called "the best president we ever had," returned the country star's compliments.

Tim will tour Australia with his ‘First’ lady Faith Hill in 2012.

Vacation With the Country Stars

If you are planning a vacation in the near future, here are a couple you might want to consider.

This November, Royal Caribbean International has invited guests to a special, live performance by Martina McBride. 

McBride is scheduled to perform aboard Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas, the largest and most innovative cruise ship ever to homeport in New Orleans, on Saturday, November 19.

The Martina concert for invited guests will take place in Voyager of the Seas’ Lyric Theatre before the ship departs on its Western Caribbean Thanksgiving cruise.  

If that's not your speed, both Tim and Faith will be headlining the CMC Rocks the Hunter 2012 festival at Hope Estate in Australia next year. 

This will be a return trip for Tim who performed in Aussie Land just last year in 2010 for his Southern Voice tour. 

Now in its fifth year, CMC Rocks the Hunter festival has established itself as the biggest International Country & Roots Festival outside of North America.  The festival is March 16-18, 2012. 

Tim and Faith Are Real Dolls

To celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary this fall, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have been immortalized into a set of collector Barbie dolls. The ‘Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Doll Gift Set’ is on back-order until September 1, but is available for purchase now at BarbieCollector.com for $69.95.

Tim & Faith were involved in the process of creating the dolls, which reportedly took about two months.

You may also want to add the Reba McEntire Barbie to your collection.

Faith Hill Has New Music

Faith Hill is making new music.  Can you believe it’s been six years since Faith Hill released a new studio album? Well she can’t either.


“I didn’t even realize it had been that long, to be honest with you, until someone told me that,” Faith says. “And I even argued with them. At the time it was five years, and I said, ‘It’s not been five years since I had a record!’ ‘Yeah, it has been.’ (laughing).”


The superstar tells CMT fans won’t have to wait too much longer for a new album.


“I’ve actually been in the studio a couple of times in the last six years. I’m just trying to find that spark, that thing that’s exciting for me…and that feels inspired and true and honest, from an honest place. It’s been a creative journey. I actually have been in the studio, but no one’s really heard anything. (laughs) But that’s going to be the nice part — to actually get it finished and get it out there for people to hear.”


“But it’s important for it to be the right thing for me musically,” she adds. “It’s just the process. It’s like a rediscovery. And in the midst of rediscovery, it just takes time.” 

Sounds And Smells Of Tim And Faith

Credit: Redbook / Lisa Shin

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw released a collection of four limited edition fragrance/DVD sets last month. The sets are available exclusively at Walmart.


Each set includes one of the couple’s classic fragrances from their lifestyle lines coupled with a limited edition DVD. The DVD features never-before-seen concert footage of Tim & Faith performing live together, along with a behind-the-scenes look.


A portion of proceeds from the purchase of each limited edition fragrance DVD set will be donated to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee for ongoing flood relief in Nashville.


Here’s a breakdown of what each set includes:
• Faith Hill Perfumes with bonus ‘Stronger’ live performance DVD
• Faith Hill True with bonus ‘Stronger’ live performance DVD
• McGraw by Tim McGraw with bonus ‘Southern Voice’ live performance DVD
• McGraw Silver with bonus ‘Southern Voice’ live performance DVD

Country In The Rock And Roll Hall

Women Who Rock

Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Loretta Lynn and Brenda Lee are all included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's upcoming 'Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power' exhibit, which premiered at the Cleveland, Ohio facility May 13th and runs through February 26, 2012.


The exhibit highlights what the museum describes as "flashpoints, the firsts, the best, the celebrated -- and sometimes lesser-know women -- who moved rock and roll music and American culture forward." It features more than 70 artists and encompasses two entire floors of the venue with artifacts, video and listening stations.


Taylor Swift appears in the 'Ladies First: The '90s and the New Millennium' section with the gold glitter dress she wore on CMT Crossroads with Def Leppard, her handwritten lyrics to 'Change,' and a Ovation 1755 Custom Balladeer 12-string guitar.


The Versace outfit that Faith Hill wore on the 2000 CBS Thanksgiving special will also be displayed.