Inside Tim McGraw And Faith Hill's Marriage

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's marriage, which has lasted for over 20 years, has music lovers swooning. The long reigning king and queen of country have built a life they love centered around family, home, and, yes, good-old fashioned crooning tunes (via Insider).  

They have toured together, collaborated on albums together, and stuck by each other's sides through thick and thin. In fact, McGraw credits their marriage as being the "gasoline" that propelled their careers to the next level of super stardom (via People). And while they have had personal ups and downs, their mutual love for each other remains evident in every romantic gaze, loving lyric, and intense and sexy public display of affection (of which there are many). 

What's more, their humble appreciation for each other is beyond refreshing in an industry that often makes people jaded: "It's such a rare thing to be able to experience what we do for a living, and to do it together really feels like all the moments are special," McGraw once told People. Want to know what else makes Tim McGraw and Faith Hill such a dynamic duo? Here's how they harmonize in life.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are proof that work and romance can go hand-in-hand.

In 1996, Hill, who was newly engaged to music producer Scott Hendrickson, joined McGraw on his "Spontaneous Combustion" tour as his opener (via Insider). Despite being in a committed relationship that was headed down the aisle, she could not help but feel an intense attraction to McGraw, and she made no apologies for choosing to pursue passion and true love. Speaking to People in 1998, Hill said, "If someone is going to judge my character because I was engaged to somebody and then I left him for somebody else, [like], 'Oh, okay, now she's a slut and a bad person' — I can't control that." Added Hill, "But I wasn't about to let Tim slip through my hands."  

More than 20 years later, McGraw and Hill remain some of country music's most beloved stars — and total couple goals. Ever since teaming up on that first tour, the country crooners have continued to make beautiful music together. Hey, when you know, you know — and Hill definitely knew when it came to her future hubby.

Both Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have overcome challenges and emerged stronger.

Hill was adopted as a baby, and part of her always wanted to know and meet her birthparents. The country superstar told Good Housekeeping, "I was adopted into this incredible home, a loving, positive environment, yet I had this yearning, this kind of darkness that was also inside me." Fortunately, Hill was able to finally meet her birth mom as an adult. "I just stared at her," Hill revealed to Good Housekeeping. She continued, saying, "I'd never seen anyone that looked anything like me." Added Hill, "It was the awe of seeing someone you came from. It fills something."

McGraw was unaware, until the age of 11, that he was the son of baseball icon Tug McGraw (via Good Housekeeping). "Nobody's childhood is the same and we had some difficult times as a kid and certainly father figures were something that wasn't the best in my life," he said in 2006, on Larry King Live. McGraw didn't have a relationship with his biological father until later in life, but he credits his stepfather for being a strong figure. 

Faith Hill isn't the only woman in Tim McGraw's life. In fact, the country crooner is surrounded by beautiful women, as he shares three lovely daughters with his wife. 

Still, even though his baby girls may be all grown up now, McGraw remembers the early moments of their lives with clarity and a hint of romanticized nostalgia. The "My Little Girl" singer reflected on life as a dad during an interview with Sunday Today, gushing, "The fathers out there can appreciate the first time that you hold your child is certainly the moment that you realize that anything else that you do has meant nothing until this moment."

These days, the McGraw-Hill family still enjoys their precious time together. In an interview with E! News, McGraw talked about hunkering down at home with his daughters and wife during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. "I mean, it was probably one of the most special times we've had as a family in a long, long time," he said. Added McGraw, "And despite all the craziness going on in the world, we had a great four weeks together."

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill both have incredible powerhouse voices. And while they could each certainly have their pick of singing partners, they prefer to duet with each other. 

In fact, during an interview on Larry King Live, McGraw revealed that he is actually unable to harmonize with any singer who is not his wife. Furthermore, he told Today said Hill pushes him harder and gets the best out of him. "I've found that the times that I've spent working with Faith, especially touring with Faith, that my records got sort of exponentially better," McGraw said. He continued, "When it comes to singing with Faith, it's like a NASCAR trying to keep up with an Indy car. Then I get that look from her sometimes during the middle of the show with her. You know, 'You're faltering a bit, son.'" Added McGraw, "The point is, she makes me better." 

Hill agrees that their voices just blend perfectly: "Yes. It's always been magic from the first time that we performed together on stage, which was spontaneous combustion," she said on Larry King Live.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are just about always on the verge of marital disaster — at least, according to the tabloids. However, despite being the perpetual target of unflattering reports, the couple tries to shrug off the negativity and simply live their lives.

In 1998, Hill told People that she's heard all sorts of made-up stories about her life and marriage. "I've had an affair with my makeup artist, a female; an affair with my hairstylist; my marriage is on the rocks; Maggie is not Tim's child," Hill said, listing rumors. She continued, saying, "I don't need [the naysayers'] approval. I have too much going on."

Fifteen years later, she relayed a similar sentiment to the same magazine when the rumor mill was once again churning. "[Rumors] seem to be running like crazy right now for some reason," Hill said. She continued, "I don't know why 'happy' can't be a story." McGraw echoed the sentiment in the same article, saying, "The only time we ever think about it is [when we] worry about the kids. But they've been around it, too, so they laugh it off."

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill seem as close to perfect as one couple could possibly get — but these two have definitely had their ups and downs. 

As reported by People, in McGraw's book, Grit and Grace, the country star wrote about an ultimatum his wife gave him when she thought he was drinking too much. "Getting real like only she can do, Faith told me, 'Partying or family, take your pick,'" McGraw wrote. According to People, the country singer admitted in the memoir that his family was the inspiration behind a major health push. He ditched booze altogether and started taking care of his body, watching his diet, and adopting a serious exercise routine. 

In a different article from People, McGraw praised Faith, saying that without her he would "be dead." He elaborated, "I would have partied too hard. Faith saved my life in a lot of ways — from myself more than anything." McGraw continued, "I can go down a dark road sometimes, when you're not feeling good about yourself, and she pulls me out." Added the "Just to See You Smile" singer, "My wife makes me a better man."