Tim McGraw and Faith: A great love story that every girl dreams of

07 Mar 2023

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were not only a power couple in the realm of country music, but also one of the few pairs of artists to have lived together for nearly three decades. They first met back in 1994 at a concert in Nashville, but both were dating others at the time. Their next meeting happened two years later... and they never parted again! An impressive love story of artists in our photo selection.

Intimate Details

For the past three centuries, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have been constants in the lives of each other and in country music. 

Recently, they celebrated their anniversary, and they used the occasion to discuss their union. They have never had a traditional relationship, thus their most recent development caught them off guard. Let's start by considering where it all started.

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The fans weren't ready for it

Before they took over country music, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were just two musicians attempting to break into the business. They first met in 1994 at the New Faces Show in Nashville, Tennessee.

When they first met, Daniel Hill, a publisher's executive, and Faith were just getting divorced. They were married six years before. Tim, though, was dating Kristine Donahue. Their brief interaction surely had an effect on both of them despite how fleeting it was.

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On Tour Together

Although they hadn't seen each other in two years, they would soon spend a lot of time together. Hill and McGraw co-headlined the Spontaneous Combustion tour in 1996.

The stars were still not in proper alignment though. Although there seemed to be a strong connection between McGraw and Kristine Donahue, he called off their wedding. Sadly, Faith's new fiancé this time was a record producer named Scott Hendricks. Something changed on the first night of the tour, giving it the appearance that it wouldn't work out.

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Aerial Sparks

There was electricity between the two adorable individuals, of course. When they shared the stage for their performance, everyone could see how well they got along. Because of the time they spent together on the tour, their bond got stronger as time went on. How were they going to keep their affection for one another a secret?

Sadly, Faith was engaged, which made things more challenging. She battled to keep her sight from straying as she had to make a big choice. Faith had to decide between developing her relationship with Tim and staying loyal to her partner.

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UnFaithful

There wouldn't be much time for Faith to consider the situation. Tim extended an invitation for Faith to visit his dressing room one evening following the concert. Faith concurred. Over the course of the tour, they had undoubtedly deepened their relationship, but there were still some unresolved difficulties.

Tim decided to take a chance when in the dressing room and made the move. They could tell something more serious was brewing after their first kiss. After making up her mind about what she intended to do, Faith called off her engagement.

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Being in love

They made a name for themselves as a true power couple immediately. Their relationship was strengthening daily as a result of their shared travels, and they continued to feel romantically attracted to one another.

The big secret will soon be revealed, and fans will love every second of their open romance. After a few months of dating, Faith and Tim made their first public appearance as a couple at Andre Agassi's Grand Slam for Kids event in September 1996.

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Without Shame in Love

Because of the way Faith ended her previous engagement in favor of Tim, many of her admirers mistreated her. She received a lot of feedback regarding her love life from her admirers.

She replied straight away, "If someone is going to judge my character because I was engaged to someone and then left him for someone else, I have no control over that. She said, "But I wasn't going to let Tim slip through my fingers." I also had a better self-image and greater respect for myself.

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The Amazing News

As their relationship was growing quickly, the couple received some excellent news in late 1996: Faith was expecting a child. Her pregnancy caught a few people off guard, notably their admirers.

But when the pair appeared at red carpet events, everyone liked spotting Faith's expanding baby bump. All agreed that Faith would make a great mother, but there was still something missing. Tim wanted to legally establish their relationship by getting married before they had their child.

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Declaring It Public

McGraw understood that he had to marry Faith. He recounted the encounter, saying, "It was storming and stuff, and we'd been on tour together for a while, and I joked with her about getting married." I then turned to face her, took her in my arms, and entered the stage. Her act had already been finished. Then I proclaimed, "I'm not kidding. One day, I want to marry you.

When Tim left the stage, Faith had written the word "Yes!" in pencil on the mirror.

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Happy Day

Faith and Tim were two of the earliest examples of surprise celebrity weddings, which are today all the rage. They tricked family members into traveling to Tim's hometown of Rayville, Louisiana, for a softball game and concert.

In contrast, they unannouncedly attended Tim and Faith's wedding. Faith married Tim when she was three months pregnant, exchanging vows beneath an oak tree while donning a white dress and no shoes. Tim donned a black coat and blue jeans.

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Newlyweds

Amazingly, Hill and McGraw's first public performance as a team took place at the 1997 American Music Awards. Hill was visibly pregnant at the moment, despite the fact that she was donning a white dress.

However, one thing was clear: the pair was deeply in love and excited to tell everyone about their engagement. They were obviously excited to announce their arrival to their friends, family, and the rest of the globe.

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Unable to Describe

After their wedding, the couple made their feelings known to the public. They felt the same way for one another, in other words. McGraw stated: "We must have realized quite quickly that we would remain together forever.

Despite the fact that many celebrity couples have broken up, they are regarded as one of the most unusual couples because they managed to make their relationship survive all the way up to the present.

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Respect for Adoption

Although Faith and her adoptive parents had a lovely relationship, she couldn't help but thank her original mother for letting her move in with them.

She remarked, "I was placed into a great household that, in essence, is responsible for the way I am today and the backbone that I have. I can't imagine the decision to do that and how glad I am that she was able to give me the opportunity that I had."

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Baby on Board

The fans' eagerness to finally meet the offspring of Hill and McGraw after nine months was evident. Finally, a girl named Gracie Katherine was born to them in May 1997, starting their family.

Hill used this opportunity to focus on her family, taking a much-needed break. The couple would, however, not take their time in starting to prepare for the arrival of their second child. Their family was growing, and so was their love.

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What Takes Place On Tour…

McGraw and Hill were indissoluble in their personal and professional lives. They spent all of their time together at home, at the studio, and in the dressing room. They started calling their tour bus the "love bus" because they were so used to spending all of their time together.

But Tim and Faith were the only ones who were aware of what truly happened on the bus. They never considered being groupies when they were there.

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Parental Caregiving 

Being a caregiver came fairly easy to Faith. Despite her notoriety, she provided her daughter with the best upbringing possible and took her family extremely seriously.

She constantly mentioned in interviews how pleased she was to be a mother and how missing her family made her homesick. I can't even begin to conceive what my greatest fear is, so I can't even attempt to articulate it, she added. lacking my family's presence... I can't even utter it because it makes me cry.

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Creating pleasing music

Hill spent four exhausting years on the road, giving birth to her second child, Mary Elizabeth, before taking a much-needed three-year break from the music business. But in the end, her comeback was a duet with her supportive husband Tim. The duet's name was "It's Your Love," and it was an instant success. Simply put, because of their individual accomplishment, their teamwork had the potential to be even more successful. When acting alone, they had considerable influence, but when collaborating? They possessed a great deal more power.

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Purpose

McGraw admitted that having a family had a big impact on his life as a musician, despite the fact that he loved them very much. Everything becomes more clear, he said. “You merely have your first encounter with peace”.

That feeling can be related to by every dedicated father and spouse. After having children, Faith and Tim appeared to have much more purpose in their lives.

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She has blue eyes

Even when they were apart, it was clear that McGraw had feelings for Hill. He knew she would make a big difference in his life. He acknowledged that he felt a strong physical attraction to her.

"I believe my girlfriend saw the expression in my eyes. She said, "I don't want you near her." This, however, only served to confirm his ex's worries that something wasn't quite right and that she was ultimately leaving.

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Excellent Couple

It's Your Love, their duet, topped the charts for six weeks straight due to its immense popularity. In the end, it even received honors, including multiple Academy of Country Music Awards nominations. But it represents so much more to Faith than just being a song. She said that it appeared that nobody else was truly paying attention. They made the astonishing pact that they would never be separated for more than three days.

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Active Couple

Later, Hill resumed working alone in the new millennium. She released a self-titled album that showcased her raw vocal prowess and also had a pop mood that was out of character for her.

On tracks like Let Me Let Go, The Secret of Life, and Just To Hear You Say That You Love Me, Working Marriage McGraw ultimately made an appearance. As a result of the album's success with many of their fans, the pair announced a new tour.

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Increasing the gang

Many of the couple's supporters believed that by 1999 because they had two rigorous jobs in addition to raising their two children, they would no longer place a high priority on creating a family. When Faith and Tim made their plans public, they went against all odds.

Tim told the press, "We'd love five kids," in an ideal world. They naturally asked if he wanted a son, and he replied, "I always wanted boys, but in a way I want it to stay this way." Just keep having females, please. If I do it, I'll appear good all the time.

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Together We Travel

Prior to 2000, the two legends of country music had never been the tour's headliners. They changed that with their Soul2Soul tour, assisted by one of their daughters.

The two enjoyed traveling together because they could split the cost and didn't have to be away for any length of time. Tim and Faith appeared to be happy in their relationship throughout the tour, but there were whispers that they were going to break up.

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Addressing Rumors

The media's ongoing fairytales about the couple's marriage's vulnerability deeply saddened the couple.

When asked if Maggie was actually Tim's child, Faith responded, "I've had an affair with my makeup artist, a female; an affair with my hairstylist; my marriage is on the rocks." They are not required to concur with me. Too much is on my plate. If they appreciate it, then it's acceptable. Celebrity marriages can be difficult to uphold, but this was not the case with Faith and Tim.

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Faith's Strength

Tim and Faith had such a strong relationship that they constantly complimented one another in interviews. Faith publicly discussed how much Tim had impacted her life in 2000.

She gushed, "Tim has given me strength, confidence, and my foundation." He makes me feel like I can do anything. Faith gave birth to Audrey in 2001 as a result of their love for one another. Their oyster was the globe, but that couldn't last.

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Finding comfort

Tim was aware that he shared Tug McGraw's ancestry, but until he met Faith, he had never fully considered the implications of that for his own life.

When Tim eventually admitted to having self-doubts, he said, "I knew I had that [instability and dysfunction] in me, from the way I grew up. When we first met, I was aware that I needed Faith in my life to keep me anchored, solid, and on track. He didn't understand how much more he needed her.

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Keeping the Faith Alive

Faith Hill was not exempt from the bizarre or harsh remarks that may accompany being in the spotlight. Tim McGraw, on the other hand, is her staunchest supporter and is always willing to defend her honor.

Tim might possibly be more hurt by the attacks than Faith herself. He said, "Critics who attack my wife bug me." He continued, "It makes me want to go see them so I can give them a good punch in the nose."

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Family in America

Well-known country musicians routinely display their patriotism in public and are never reluctant to express their love for their country. Since they are also ardent supporters of the US Armed Forces, they seized the opportunity to play at the Army station in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 2003.

Tim praised the troops before telling the military personnel in the audience that Faith is "very cool; she's really a sharp, smart girl who has everything together and knows her priorities."

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Battle Addiction

Tim had been keeping some things under wraps for a while. It wasn't until 2008 that he felt comfortable discussing his desire for a couple of beers before a performance. Tim was aware that help was required.

He later said, "Faith saved my life... I can occasionally go down a dark path when you don't feel good about yourself, and she saves me. My wife has made me a better man.

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Ultimatum

Tim knew that even though Faith had stood by his side up to that point, she would not continue to do so if he didn't start making big changes to his way of life. Faith was at her wit's end and knew that her husband would also benefit from some harsh love, despite how much she loved him.

Finally, if Tim didn't alter his coping mechanisms, she vowed to leave with all three of their daughters. Tim turned to martial arts in order to replace the hole that alcohol had left.

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Talking Up

Even after several years of dating, Tim and Faith are still as deeply in love with one another as they were at the beginning. Tim cites their open communication as one of their success factors.

He has revealed that if he said to Faith, "Let's get in the car and ride for two hours and talk," she would be extremely happy. That would be the best present anyone could give her. Both of them understand that communication is the foundation of their marriage.

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Back to Top

But it seems like McGraw and Hill did the unthinkable. Fame and wealth typically do not equate to maintaining a solid, committed, and loving romantic relationship. Despite balancing successful careers, they make the time and effort to spend time together, which may be one of the reasons they are still happily married today. The soundtrack for the Oscar-nominated movie The Blind Side, Country Strong, was provided by McGraw's wife Hill.

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The father

McGraw received praise for his natural performance as Sean Tuohy, the husband of Leigh Anne Tuohy, played by Sandra Bullock, and father of Collins and S.J.

He claimed that because of how family-oriented I am, fitting into the role was not too difficult for me. I've always felt very strongly about my family. I grew up in a disorganized, disorganized family. That probably made me realize how crucial having a strong family and foundation is. I'm naturally inclined to do that.

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Encouragement for one another

Faith Hill did not mince words when asked why she still looks up to her husband after all these years. She continued, "I find courage in his boldness and in watching him be a husband and a father.

Although the dynamic duo put on a good show for everyone, they were not without their critics. They have remained close through the good times and the bad, even though not everyone saw it that way.

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Negative Attention

2013 saw the release of Tim McGraw's CD Two Lanes of Freedom, but it seemed to get the wrong kind of attention. As rumors started to spread that there might be issues in paradise, Hill responded by saying that "[Rumors] seem to be going like wild right now for some reason." It's perplexing. I don't understand why a story can't be “happy.”

I share your sentiments. We've been married for 17 years, and those items were removed the first week of our union; we don't even consider it, Tim continued.

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College 

Tim and Faith found it difficult to accept that their young daughter had grown up when the time came for Maggie to depart for college.

It's both lovely and tragic at the same time, Tim remarked. It's difficult to wait for them to leave your umbrella and sort of watch what they make of themselves and do with themselves because you know you'll miss them.

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Excellent mom

Tim discussed the importance of "we closing our door at home; we are husband and wife and a mother and a father" in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. He spoke of Faith as a mother, saying, "I think about the fact that we're married and the fact that we raised these three lovely daughters." Then I picture [Hill] as the mother of three girls. She is a very awesome presence among those women.

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Hello, Brother

Zachary White, according to Faith Hill, was a drug user in 2013. Despite being in a desperate situation, White later addressed his plight, saying: "I committed my fair share of sins in the past, but Faith showed me that I could be a better person. I changed my life, and Faith and Tim are largely responsible for it. Without them, there is no way to tell where I would be right now.

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Imagining a Daughter

In terms of parenting strategies, Hill and McGraw were forced to accept the possibility that their kids would want to follow in their footsteps and become successful musicians.

The one thing we stress is that you have to work hard for the things you want because they are aware that nothing comes to you easily. "You don't want to be in the way of their dreams," Hill continued as a father.

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Duet

The two frequently join forces (and voices) to bring harmony and affection to the stage, and their enormous fan bases are accustomed to this.

But in 2015, Tim decided to try something different and invited his incredible 18-year-old daughter Gracie to sing with him. The audience rose to their feet when the two sang Here Tonight, and since they were so incredibly successful, the delighted mother Hill was compelled to join the father-daughter duet on stage.

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Observing it all

The two have performed on stage together for more than 20 years, but as Tim said, some things simply never change. McGraw reluctantly admitted that listening to his wife sing still leaves him gasping for air: “Every night, every time I get, it impresses me.”

Although the country music performer gives off the impression of being a tough guy, in actuality, "When you see somebody you love up there, it's a lot more." Tim is clearly nervous, but no one else in the room seems to notice.

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Mimicking Beyoncé

Artists regularly borrow ideas from one another, and Faith stated that when she performs, she looks up to a particular pop star. Because of the fact that she wanted to be Beyoncé "every freaking night of my life," she added, “I walk out there thinking, 'I am Beyoncé!'”

Despite singing in very different genres, Beyonce and Faith have more in common than you may think because they both have famous husbands who are musicians and have taken part in couples tours.

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Keeping The Family Together

Tim is a great spouse because he values and acknowledges his wife's generosity toward him and the family.

McGraw said, "She is the light of our entire family. She ensures that everything runs smoothly for us. Everybody wants to be like my wife in our family. The entire family will benefit if your wife sets a good example. Tim called her his "sexy wife" and appreciated her beauty as well.

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A Poet For His Ladies

In March 2017, Tim and Faith collaborated to create the song Speak to a Girl. Tim said, “I received my motivation from the women in my life, therefore it was really significant for my family.”

For us, having three daughters—me being a spouse, Faith—is special. Because I am the mother of three daughters and because I grew up in a society where women predominated, I think this song is very meaningful.

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Learn About The Parents

One of the most unnerving situations for a guy in a relationship is meeting the parents. McGraw may have accidentally scared off his daughter's partner during their initial encounter.

When Gracie's boyfriend walked into the middle of a BBQ, he was taken aback by what he saw. Tim states that I "forgot that he was arriving while I was in the kitchen." I'm wearing a white apron and cutting up meat; there are bits of flesh and blood all over it.

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Putting one another under strain

Tim and Faith seem to have a content marriage. However, if you pay great attention to their music, you may hear that they periodically face difficulties.

I know that sometimes you hate me/We spend most of our days together trying to change me, and they begin a duet. When it was revealed that Faith occasionally "like[s] a good fight]" and "know[s] how to hit certain buttons," many people were astonished. She has the ability to really push those buttons if she becomes a bit agitated.

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Conflicts of Faith

One thing that can never be avoided in a relationship is disagreement. Whether we want to accept it or not, Tim and Faith also have arguments. However, it's not as bad as it seems.

They disagree in ways that you envy because they don't take advantage of one another's weaknesses or try to make the other person feel awful. The next time, Tim loaded the dishwasher, according to our wager.

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How is Hill doing?

Many people started to grow concerned about Faith's health in 2017. The reason for this was that she appeared to be losing too much weight. Fans were concerned that she may get malnourished and fall unwell.

Medical professionals believed she had a cardiac issue as well as being just overworked from traveling and probably dehydrated. Hill, however, recently revealed to a close friend that she had improved her fitness regimen and occasionally skipped meals when she was busy.

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What I Recall the Most

Things get normal after more than 20 years of marriage, yet there is still chemistry between McGraw and Hill. They do this in part through performing together, which helps them develop a unique bond.

Tim adds of the concerts, "The sensations we have generated every time we have gone out have been the best recollections of our career. They have two kids in college, so what else are we going to do, he adds in a very practical manner.

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Continuing It

While some partnerships struggle to sustain the initial chemistry, Faith and Tim still seem to be very much in love.

When asked how they had managed to stay together for so long, McGraw said in a joke, "Well, she tolerates a lot, I suppose that's probably the main reason." Faith grinned, but she also admitted that Tim "tolerate[s] a lot" and that she is "not the easiest person." The essential secret, according to her, is simple: "We really enjoy one another."

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The fame of one's family

Tim McGraw was unaware that his biological father was more than just a common country nobodies. His mother had barely graduated from high school when she first met Tug McGraw, who lived in the apartment directly above her in Jacksonville, Florida.

Tug, who comes from a prominent family, was pitching for the triple A international Jacksonville Suns at the time. But when Betty, Tim's mother, become pregnant, she was told to go and hide with relatives in Louisiana. Tug McGraw didn't let the unwanted pregnancy stop him from playing in the major leagues.

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Catching Unawares

Tim McGraw, however, did not grow up with his father's last name. McGraw didn't learn that his stepfather, Horace Smith, wasn't his actual father until he was 11 years old because his mother didn't care to tell him, and since at the time, he went by the last name “Smith.”

When he accidentally came across his birth certificate, he understood he had to understand the heritage that would follow him for the rest of his life, including into his marriage to Faith.

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Negation

Tim will always remember his first encounter with pitcher Tug McGraw. McGraw was already well-known since he had played for the New York Mets for a number of seasons, including the 1969 season when the Mets won the World Series.

When they were introduced, Tug was reluctant to confirm that Tim was his son. Tim didn't realize how much his son looked like him at the same age until he was almost 18.

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In the Steps of His Father

Without being aware of his father's history, Tim was drawn into the world of team sports in his book In the Steps of His Father. He eventually obtained a baseball scholarship to Northeast Louisiana University.

Unfortunately, Tim's knee ended up getting wounded during a game, and he was forced to give up any dreams of becoming a professional. He was lucky to have picked up the guitar in college, as it opened the door to a career that is just as well-known.

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Cooking with love

In a joint interview with Southern Living magazine, Tim and Faith talked about how he first tried to win Faith over. Tim brought me chicken and dumplings.

"[He] unexpectedly dropped by my house. He knocked as he approached my home with a bowl of homemade chicken dumplings. I also prepared her cornbread, Tim remarked. He knew that his great effort to make these comfort foods from scratch would demonstrate how much he loved her.

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Not the case

One of the things Faith and Tim were able to connect over most effectively was their unstructured childhood. While being raised by adoptive parents, Faith felt like an outsider.

She acknowledged to Southern Living, "I used to think there was some sort of plan, that I must be the daughter of one of my aunts. I have a gypsy soul, therefore it goes without saying that I once had a dream in which I was Elvis' child. I was very different from my family in terms of spirit.

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Rejected via Reba

By the time she was a teenager, Faith Hill frequently performed at nearby churches, so she was already aware of her powerful voice at an early age.

She took the initiative to organize her own band, which gave them more venues to perform in, including rodeos. When she was ready to take the plunge and pursue a career as a country singer, she moved to Nashville at the young age of 19, where she immediately went on an audition with Reba. Faith would not experience good fortune.

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Top Priority

In the winter of 2017, Faith and Tim astonished even themselves by undertaking a first. They collaborated to create an album.

The Rest Of Our Life was the name of their first joint studio album. The album made its Top Country Albums chart debut at the top! We are fortunate to be able to accomplish this and even more so to be doing it together, they remarked. We are very appreciative to our wonderful supporters and the outstanding individuals who collaborated with us on the record.

Top Priority.jpg?format=webp@Tim McGraw, Faith Hill - The Rest of Our Life/TimandFaithVEVO/YouTube.com

They`re returning 

Tim and Faith briefly performed on their own. They announced in 2017 that they would be working together once more for a Soul2Soul tour, much to the relief of many people.

McGraw and Hill were happy to collaborate once more when they returned to the tour. Tim praised Faith and compared her on-stage performance to a race car, saying, "It's like NASCAR trying to keep up with an Indy car." She truly is that talented. So it is pretty uplifting to watch her sing and see what she accomplished.

They`re returning.jpg?format=webp@It's Your Love - Soul2Soul - Raleigh, NC June 22, 2018 - Faith Hill & Tim McGraw/Denise Valente/YouTube.com

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