Tim McGraw Thanks God Every Day for Wife of 26 Years Faith Hill They Are United by Love, Dates &
Country music power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are a shining example of true love. They've been together for 26 years, and their love for one another has grown stronger over time.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have built a successful career and life together since marrying in 1996. They have collaborated on numerous projects and supported each other through highs and lows.
McGraw has especially appreciated having Hill by his side during a difficult time. She helped him see his own worth and encouraged him to prioritize his well-being.
Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill perform on NBC's "Today Show" at Rockefeller Plaza on November 17, 2017, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
McGraw and Hill are among the most famous couples in the industry, and their love story began at a music festival. However, they did not start dating immediately as they were in different relationships then.
They first met in 1994 at the New Faces Show in Nashville, Tennessee. Hill had just divorced her ex-husband, Daniel Hill, and McGraw was dating Kristine Donahue.
Although their initial meeting was brief, Hill and McGraw got to know each other better when they went on tour together in 1996. By then, McGraw was single after his split from Donahue, while Hill was engaged to record producer Scott Hendricks.
However, as they sang together on stage every night, they couldn't ignore the chemistry between them. Eventually, after one of their shows, McGraw invited Hill into his dressing room, where they shared their first kiss.
McGraw and Hill began dating after Hill called off her engagement to Hendricks. McGraw had proposed to her several times, but she always refused. She told him she did not wish to be associated with another country singer.
Undeterred and determined to persuade her, McGraw proposed again at a country music festival where he was performing. He got down on one knee in a trailer house set up for the music festival and proposed to her.
Faith Hill and her husband Tim McGraw at the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on April 2, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada | Source: Getty Images
Hill was shocked by the proposal and asked if he was serious. McGraw had to go on stage for his performance before he received a response, and when he returned, she had written her response in lipstick on a mirror, which read, "Yes! I'm gonna be your wife."
The couple finally tied the knot in October 1996. They kept the mirror as a reminder of the special day, and McGraw still regards it as the best day of his life. The pair have been happily married for over two decades now.
How Faith Helped Her Husband Change
Over time, Hill and McGraw's relationship became stronger and stronger. Even though it started unexpectedly, their love for each other never faded. They were happiest in the late 1990s when they began their own family.
At the 24th annual American Music Awards, which took place in January 1997, the couple walked the red carpet together, and Faith proudly showed off her growing bump.
Hill and her husband's happiness was just getting started. In May of that year, they became parents for the first time when they welcomed their daughter, Grace.
The happy duo expanded their family once again with the arrival of their second daughter, Maggie, in August 1998. And in December 2001, the Grammy-winning pair welcomed their third and final child, Aubrey.
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, along with their daughters Audrey and Maggie McGraw, attend the 59th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 12, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
McGraw, a proud father of three daughters and a devoted husband, once reflected on his relationship with his wife. He credited her with helping him become a better person.
McGraw had struggled with alcohol which began when he was a college student. He used it to fight his shyness and gain confidence whenever he stepped out on stage.
He revealed that his drinking had developed into a consistent behavior. Thankfully, with Hill's prompt action, he was able to beat his alcohol addiction and break free from his old ways.
McGraw said when his wife told him his drinking had gone too far, it was a wake-up call for him. He realized that if he didn't change, he would lose everything important to him—his family and his career.
As his daughters grew older, McGraw realized they had noticed his drinking habits. This was another turning point for him, and he knew he had to make a change for the sake of his family.
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, along with their daughters Gracie, Audrey, and Maggie McGraw, at Time 100 Gala's Time 100 Most Influential People In The World at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 21, 2015, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
McGraw's friends influenced his change, but his three daughters motivated him to break free from his old habits and become a new version of himself, so he quit drinking. McGraw said:
"But ultimately, it is really about how I want to be around for my kids. I want to be around to see how they grow up. I want to see what their lives become. I want to see what their kids look like."
After that, he adopted a more healthy way of life. He also believes his best years are yet to come and wants to be prepared for future challenges.
Inside Their Long-Lasting Marriage
McGraw and Hill have been in a loving relationship for 26 years. To mark the occasion, McGraw shared a sweet music video of the couple and captioned it: "Wow, 26 years! Happy anniversary to my girl!! I love you baby."
The stunning duo works hard to keep their relationship strong by constantly bringing out the best and the sweetness in one another. In addition to singing, they also enjoy dancing.
Hill shared a video of her and McGraw slow dancing in a romantic, dimly lit space surrounded by candles as they listened to her husband's double vinyl records. "An unforgettable evening," she described it.
McGraw cooks breakfast for his wife and makes her feel extra special during Mother's Day, her birthday, and other special occasions. On his wife's birthday in 2019, he stated on Instagram:
"She is my wife, she is the mother of my girls, she is my best friend, my lover, my tether in the storms. I love her."
They have publicly shared their affection for each other on social media, posting glimpses of their sweet married life and their tight bond with their daughters.
The long-time pair has been successful in their careers and recently embarked on their first tour together in a decade. They share the creative process in the studio and appreciate the special moments of working together.
Hill also revealed an important tradition that has been constant throughout their relationship. She said: "Tim and I share a quick moment together before hitting the stage. Always praying."
McGraw has been very vocal in interviews about his love for his wife and her positive impact on their daughters. In a 2020 interview with ET Canada, he said, "I just thank God every day that they had their mom as a role model."
McGraw and Hill have supported each other through their ups and downs and built a successful life and career together. Their love story inspires many, and they are truly one of the most iconic couples in country music.
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