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Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Kellie Pickler are the latest additions to the artist lineup for 2010 CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13 in Nashville, Tenn.

Previously announced artists include Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band. All of the announced artists will perform during the Nightly Concerts at LP Field.

This will be McGraw's first appearance at the event since 2001, when he was a surprise guest during Kenny Chesney's performance as part of the Nightly Concerts at LP Field and the event was still known as Fan Fair. His last announced appearance was in 2000, the last year Fan Fair was held at the Nashville Fairgrounds. He has participated in the event eight times since his Fan Fair debut in 1993. McGraw has won 11 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 2001; Male Vocalist in 1999 and 2000; Album of the Year in 1998 (A Place in the Sun) and 1999 (Everywhere); and Musical Event of the Year in 2007 on "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" with Tracy Lawrence and Chesney.

 "We are thrilled to welcome Tim back to CMA Music Festival in 2010," said Steve Moore, CMA Board Chairman. "Our event established its tradition of hosting the superstars of our format at its inception in 1972 with artists such as Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette. Take a glance at this year's performer list and you'll see we're living up to that tradition."

Now in its 39^th year, CMA Music Festival began as Fan Fair in 1972 as a unique celebration of the relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City USA. More than 2,000 Country acts, from the legends and superstars to today's rising hit makers and hopefuls, have lent their time and talent to the event over the decades.

The artists participate for free, and in appreciation, CMA donates half the net proceeds of the Festival to support music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools through the Keep the Music Playing program. To date, $3.3 million has been donated to purchase musical instruments and supplies, providing thousands of Metro Nashville Public Schools students with the resources and opportunities they could not have afforded on their own, and giving many of them a strong reason to remain in school.

Nashville's signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. This unparalleled celebration of America's music draws thousands of fans and media from all corners of the globe to Nashville. CMA Music Festival was dubbed the "crown jewel of Country Music festivals" by USA Today and winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association's 2004, 2006, and 2008 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year. 

CMAfest.com, the official website of CMA Music Festival, has been updated for 2010. In addition to up-to-the-minute information about tickets, schedules, and artist appearances, there are new features to enhance interactivity on the site including CMA's first venture into the blogging world. Fans will be able to comment on blog posts such as event history, tips, and personal experiences, as well as Top 10 lists to help attendees better plan their Festival experience. Fans will be able to submit their own Festival stories and photos. Accepted submissions may be featured on the CMAfest.com site. Fans can also sign up for the CMA Exclusive e-news while on the website. In addition, MySpace users may want to visit www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival, while Facebook users can check out http://www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation.

Tickets are available now. Four-day ticket prices range from $110 to $185. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.CMAfest.com to download an order form to fax or mail; visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.

Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable. Four-day ticket package categories correspond to a different level of seating at LP Field. Children 3 years and younger are admitted FREE.  For information on ADA seating, please call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378).

A limited number of four-day parking passes for LP Field are available. Call toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) to order. The price is $28 for cars; $60 for vans/shuttles; and $120 for RVs/motor coaches. Prices do not include handling fee. Spaces are limited, and no overnight parking is allowed. All persons planning to park at LP Field must pre-purchase the parking pass. Free shuttles (for four-day registrants) will run daily between major Festival event locations.

Before the flag officially dropped to start the races, Tim treated the Daytona 500 fans to a special performance at the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show! Check out the up close and personal shots of Tim at the great American race.

"Tim McGraw is one of the most popular entertainers in the world and we’re thrilled to have him perform te Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show,” Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig said. “Year in and year out, the Daytona 500 attracts top performers in music for the pre-race show and we excitedly await Tim McGraw’s rousing performance that will kick off the Daytona 500 as well as the new NASCAR season.”

Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors, will kick off an extensive North American tour today at Qwest Center in Omaha, NE. Lady Antebellum will be a special guest on the entire tour. The Lost Trailers will open shows from February 11^th - April 10^th while Love And Theft will open from April 11^th - August 7^th. The "Southern Voice" tour is presented by Outback Steakhouse; Fritos and Bud Light are associate tour sponsors.

Throughout the outing, McGraw and premier tour partner Outback Steakhouse are teaming up to raise funds to support The Neighbor's Keeper Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and Operation Homefront. Funds will be raised through in-restaurant promotions in each of the tour cities, sales of an exclusive Tim McGraw t-shirt and more. Operation Homefront supports active military, veterans, wounded warriors and their families nationwide by providing them much needed resources in their time of need. In addition, McGraw will donate a portion from each ticket sold to The Neighbor's Keeper Fund (http://www.timmcgraw.com/#neighbors-keeper.html), a charitable fund he created with his wife, Faith Hill. The Fund seeks to strengthen communities by contributing to diverse projects with primary emphasis on children's initiatives. Frito-Lay's Fritos brand corn chips will contribute to local charities in 34 markets via The Neighbor's Keeper Fund. For information on tickets and the full itenerary please visit http://www.timmcgraw.com/#tour-dates.html

With 7.8 million spins at radio, McGraw was the most-played artist of the decade. "Southern Voice," the title track from his latest CD, hit No. 1 on Billboard's Country Songs chart last month and the album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart in October 2009. McGraw will perform at the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show, the pre-race extravaganza leading up to the start of "The Great American Race" at Daytona International Speedway, on Sunday, February 14^th. The Daytona 500, which is the season-opening event to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the biggest stock car race in the world, will be broadcast live on FOX, with pre-race coverage beginning at noon EST and the race starting at 1:00 p.m. EST.

McGraw has sold over 40 million units and dominated the charts with 31 #1 singles. He's won three GRAMMY® Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, three People's Choice Awards and numerous other awards. McGraw, who co-starred with Sandra Bullock in the hit film The Blind Side, is currently shooting Screen Gems' Love Don't Let Me Down in Nashville with co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester.

The contest to win passes to the McGrawFAN pre-parties at Tim's upcoming shows are now live! Click here to enter for your chance to win passes for you and a friend. You MUST be a paid McGrawFAN member to enter. Winners will be notified roughly 1 week prior to the show date. Shows are not listed in the contest until tickets have gone on sale for that particular show, and will be updated regularly.

Check out Tim McGraw: Round Two on Yahoo!'s Maximum Performance.

Join MyOutbackRewards.com today for another chance to win a trip for two to Australia to see me perform live in concert. The next drawing will be March 31st, so join today!

"Southern Voice" is the number 1 song on the Billboard Country Chart! See more here.

Pre-Order Tim's new book "Love Your Heart" now and get a free download with your purchase!

Tim recently contributed his song “Free Man” to the soundtrack “By The People; For The People” inspired by the HBO Documentary By The People: The Election of Barack Obama! Click Here to purchase the song!

Update: The contest has ended but you can check myoutbackrewards.com to see if you have won!

Enter to win a trip for two to see Tim play live in Australia, courtesy of Outback Steakhouse!

Go to myoutbackrewards.com and enter to win OR Text OUTBACK to 76060 and be entered to win.

There will be an encore presentation of Oprah's holiday duet extravaganza on Wed, Dec. 23rd (check local listings)! Six of music's biggest names—they've never sung together before! Alicia Keys and Tim Mcgraw, Andrea Bocelli and Mary J. Blige, and Sugarland and Jennifer Hudson.

Tim has a brand new iPhone/iPod App that you can download free from the Apple iTunes Store! You can use the app to check tour dates, read news stories, watch videos and even shop in Tim’s online store. Click here to download it now.

Tim's new movie "The Blind Side" is in theaters now, so go see it over the holiday!! Sharing the screen with Sandra Bullock and Kathy Bates, Tim stars as the father figure of the film. "The Blind Side" is based on the true story of All-American football star, Michael Oher.

Check out the movie's official website http://www.theblindsidemovie.com/ to watch the trailer and get all the info on the film!

Vote for Tim in the People's Choice Awards 2010!

Meet Tim McGraw with 2 VIP Tix to a 2010 Concert of Your Choice!

Help Tim clean up NYC! All you need to do is participate in the online bidding to win two VIP seats and the opportunity to meet Tim at an upcoming 2010 concert! You may choose the 2010 concert of your choice, and better yet, YOU are helping the environment!

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On February 11^th, 2010, Tim McGraw and his band, the Dancehall Doctors, will kick off an extensive North American tour in support of his new album, Southern Voice, which was released this week by Curb Records. The "Southern Voice" tour, promoted nationally by Live Nation, will commence at Qwest Center in Omaha, NE on February 11^th and conclude at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Virginia Beach, VA on August 15^th. For information regarding the online ticket request period and general public on-sale dates, check this web site. Members of McGrawFan, the official tour club will get early access to pre-sale tickets for the entire tour: www.mcgrawfan.com.

 "I'm real excited to have this opportunity to hit the road next year with the 'Southern Voice' tour and look forward to playing new songs and old favorites for all my fans," says McGraw, who will perform tomorrow morning on "TODAY" as part of the Toyota Concert Series on Rockefeller Plaza. On October 27^th he'll appear on "The Jay Leno Show," where McGraw will be joined by Gregg Allman for a very special rendition of "Southern Voice." McGraw will close out the week with an October 29^th performance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." On November 13^th, CMT will premiere "INVITATION ONLY: TIM MCGRAW," a one-hour special featuring McGraw performing before a small studio audience and taking questions from fans.

Lady Antebellum will be a special guest on the entire tour. The Lost Trailers will open shows from February 11^th - April 10^th while Love And Theft will open from April 11^th - August 15^th. Lady Antebellum took country music by storm with the release of their now PLATINUM certified debut on Capitol Records Nashville in 2008, which spawned the hit singles "Love Don't Live Here" and "Lookin' For A Good Time" as well as the GOLD certified #1 smash "I Run To You." With "Best New Artist" trophies from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music in 2008, two GRAMMY® nominations for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards and countless other award nominations, it comes as no surprise they were the only country act recognized as one of iTunes' Best New Artists of 2008.  Lady Antebellum's current single "Need You Now" is the fastest rising single of their career quickly setting the pace for their upcoming sophomore release NEED YOU NOW due in stores Jan. 26, 2010. BNA Records' The Lost Trailers were named "Most Played New Group" in 2008 (Mediabase). Their album's title track, "Holler Back," stayed in the Top 10 for over a month last summer and their latest single, "Country Folks Living Loud," is climbing the charts. Love And Theft's debut album, World Wide Open, recently opened inside the Top 10 on the country albums chart and the band's Top 10 and climbing hit single "Runaway" claims the biggest first week digital single sales for any debut country act this year.

Outback Steakhouse will present the "Southern Voice" tour and the Fritos brand from Frito-Lay is associate tour sponsor. Sharing McGraw's commitment to helping others, Outback Steakhouse, the innovative restaurant chain, and Fritos, one of America's most loved brands, see the partnership as yet another opportunity to strengthen the communities they are part of. The two sponsors will join forces with Tim to raise funds for The Neighbor's Keeper Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable fund created by Tim and his wife, Faith Hill.

"This partnership is truly a natural fit as Outback and Tim both share the commitment and passion of giving back to our communities," says Jeff Smith, president of Outback Steakhouse, which will also raise funds along the tour route for Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) and other local charities.

With Southern Voice, McGraw once again pushes the bounds of his artistry with characteristic honesty, grit and soul, qualities that have throughout history exemplified the Southern voice. Recorded in Nashville with his longtime producer, Byron Gallimore (Faith Hill, Sugarland), Southern Voice is McGraw's first studio album in two and a half years, following Let It Go, which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 in April of 2007. McGraw recently gave the title track, which is his current single, its national television debut on "NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2009 PRESENTED BY EA SPORTS," which was simulcast on NBC and NFL Network.

McGraw has sold over 40 million units and dominated the charts with 30 #1 singles. He's won three GRAMMYs, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, three People's Choice Awards and numerous other awards.  McGraw is featured on the cover of the November issue of Men's Journal, which is on newsstands now.

His multi-faceted career also encompasses film. McGraw launched an impressive acting career with 2004's "Friday Night Lights," which he followed with "Flicka" (2006), "The Kingdom" (2007) and "Four Christmases" (2008). He co-stars with Sandra Bullock in the upcoming film "The Blind Side," scheduled for release on November 20^th.

Tim's new album "Southern Voice" was released today. Buy it through Tim's online store, iTunes and everywhere you buy music.

Tim returns to the stage performing his biggest hits as well as music from his latest album, Southern Voice, when Invitation Only: Tim McGraw premieres Friday, November 13 at 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT.  Taped earlier this year in Nashville, the show features McGraw performing before a small studio audience, taking questions from fans and giving revealing and candid answers.

In this one-hour special, McGraw delivers a high-energy performance singing fan favorites, including "Something Like That," "My Best Friend," and "Cowboy In Me," as well as new songs "Southern Voice" and "You Had To Be There."  During an informal question and answer segment with the audience, McGraw discusses his acting career and also touches on the three big "loves" of his life - family, football and touring. Check your local listings and be sure to tune in!

Read "A Country Giant's New Track" in the October 16 edition of the Wall Street Journal online now for a run down of Tim's career, and also this Q&A with him.

Also check out Tim's interview with MySpace Music Feed here.

On Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00pm Tim will be performing live on PBS Soundstage, recorded in Chicago, and here's your chance to win 2 free tickets to see this very intimate show. Here are a few details:

*You are responsible for your own transportation to Chicago
*You must be 18 years or older to enter
*Doors for the show will open at 6:30pm and no one will be admitted after 7:30pm

If you are interested in attending the show, please send an email to mcgraw@musictoday.com with the following information:

*Name
*Email address
*Phone number (best number to reach during daytime hours)
*VERY IMPORTANT: Use the subject line: PBS McGraw Tickets

Please MAKE SURE you can attend this show before you enter. We will be contacting winners by phone in the next few days to confirm details and give you instructions on attending the show.

On Monday, October 12, see Tim perform twice! At 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT, catch a 7 song performance on Live@Letterman, a live webcast from the set of the Late Show with David Letterman. Check back here for a direct URL to the webcast! Then, later that night, Tim will perform on the show on CBS. You can still view Tim's performance here!

Tim will perform a very special show at Joe's Bar in Chicago to celebrate the release of his new album Southern Voice. Chris Young will open for Tim. Ticket pre-sales for fan club members for the intimate performance will run Wednesday Oct. 7th at 10AM CST through Thursday Oct. 8th 4PM CST. There is a 4 ticket limit per member. Join the fan club now to participate in the pre-sales.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, October 9th at 10:00am at http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/32917 with proceeds going to The Neighbor's Keeper Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable fund created by Tim and his wife, Faith Hill. Tickets for the Joe's Bar show will include a copy of the new album.

Here's a glimpse of Tim's performance September 10th for the "NFL Opening Kickoff Presented by EA Sports" in Pittsburgh.  In honor of the six-time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, the celebration of the 2009 season was held in Point State Park across the river from the Steelers' home stadium. The concert aired at the start of the NFL broadcast of the first game of the season: Titans vs. Steelers.  Tim performed an hour set for fans at the park, and then two songs for the TV broadcast. The TV audience was the largest ever for an NFL Kickoff event.

The new single, “Southern Voice,” from Tim McGraw's forthcoming album, Southern Voice, goes On Sale Today at all digital retailers.

CLICK HERE TO BUY THE SINGLE ON iTunes

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF), in partnership with The Tug McGraw Foundation (TMF) and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, will present "Country United: Advancing Medicine from the Frontlines to the Homefront." The presenting sponsor of the event is TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

Country United is a two-day event dedicated to supporting advances in medical care and quality of life for our nation's battle-wounded, ill and injured service members. It will help expedite innovations in military medical treatment and research - which will also greatly benefit civilian medical care - by bringing together leading experts, beginning with a day-long symposium. Military and civilian heroes will be recognized the following evening at an awards gala hosted by Emmy Award-winning NBC and HBO Sports broadcaster Bob Costas, with performances by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and others.

The Partnership for Military Medicine Symposium will take place Friday, November 6, in Washington, DC. It will feature renowned military and civilian researchers and clinicians as well as policymakers engaging in panel discussions on: posttraumatic stress and traumatic brain injury; military/civilian efforts in humanitarian aid and disaster response; and joint efforts to combat global infectious diseases. Experts include:

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases;
Dr. Robert Ursano, founding director of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences;
Dr. W. Craig Vanderwagen, former Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Department of Health and Human Services;
Dr. James Kelly, director of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence; and
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), member, House Armed Services Committee and Congressional Brain Injury Task Force.

The symposium will encourage public/private collaborations to accelerate advances in care for wounded, ill and injured warriors and civilians. Faith Hill will be the luncheon keynote speaker, joined by Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Gadson. Gadson, who lost his legs to a roadside bomb in Baghdad, was credited by the New York Giants as the inspiration for their victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
 
The Country United Gala will take place Saturday, November 7. Hosted by Costas, it will include an awards dinner and silent and live auctions, culminating in performances by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, the Warren Brothers and friends.
 
Dean Kamen, inventor of the "Segway," will present the "Visionary Award" at the gala. Kamen and his company, DEKA, have partnered with military researchers to create advanced new prosthetics, including a robotic arm. "I can personally attest to the tremendous value and effectiveness of military-civilian collaborations," Kamen said. "By working together, we can create incredible advances in medical technology that benefit not only our military men and women, but also civilians."

"While only one percent of the U.S. population volunteers to serve in our armed forces, it is the responsibility of the remaining 99 percent of us, as they protect and defend our freedom with their lives, to assure they receive the best possible care," said David J. McIntyre, Jr., president and CEO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance. "It is an honor for TriWest to serve our nation's military population and their families in the West, and our support of the Country United effort is a direct extension of our belief in the importance of ensuring that all who serve have access to the best care possible."

For more information on this event, visit www.CountryUnited.org.

For more information on HJF, visit www.hjf.org.

For more information on The Tug McGraw Foundation, visit www.tugmcgraw.org.

Tim will perform a very special show at the Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse in Burgettstown, PA September 9th with net proceeds going to The Neighbor's Keeper Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennesse.

This show has sold out.

The Neighbor's Keeper Fund provides funding for qualified community charities selected to offer local services to those in need of assistance. Established by Tim and Faith, the Neighbor's Keeper Fund reflects a commitment to neighbors helping neighbors - providing needed support to adults and children from all walks of life.

We are saddened to learn about the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy. On behalf of the Tug McGraw Foundation and the Neighbor's Keeper Foundation, we extend our condolences to his family, friends, and supporters.

A dedicated public servant and a longtime champion of universal health care, Senator Kennedy was also a model of strength and courage during his year-long battle with brain cancer. In a recent Newsweek article, he said "... I am resolved to see to it this year that we create a system to ensure that someday, when there is a cure for the disease I now have, no American who needs it will be denied it."

In his memory, and on behalf of the many men, women, and children who bravely fight this devastating diagnosis, we remain committed to raising funds for research that will enhance the quality of life for patients with brain tumors and their families.

The McGraw Family

Hey fans, Tim will perform on "NFL Opening Kickoff Presented by EA Sports," which will be simulcast on NBC and NFL Network on Thursday, September 10th, from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET. The show celebrates the kickoff of the 2009 season and honors the six-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the city of Pittsburgh. The live pregame broadcast, which leads into the season opener between the Steelers and the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field, will also be available via NFL Mobile Live only from Sprint.
 
Tim and The Black Eyed Peas will kick off the celebration with a free concert open to the public at Point State Park in Pittsburgh. We're looking for Tim fans to attend the show and be part of the casted audience, so if you'll be in the area request your tickets here!

And check out Tim's interview on NFL Total Access here. Stay tuned to the site for more details on the event soon!

Hey guys,

Let me be the first to welcome you to our new web site!

We hope you enjoy the new look and all the cool new features like the in-depth discography and music, videography, filmography, and the return of our "From the Road" blog.  There's a lot to get into here, so take your time and have fun.

We are very excited about the new album coming out this fall. The Dancehall Doctors and I have been trying out some of the new tracks from the upcoming album at our shows. You will see more previews from the new album here on the web site over the next couple of months -- so keep checking back.

We've had a great summer so far seeing you out on the road at fairs and festivals across the country! We've got a few more dates left, so come on out to see us!

Thank you & God bless,

Tim McGraw

We’re very sorry to report that a stage roof collapsed due to severe weather in Camrose, Alberta on Saturday night that claimed a life and injured a number of people in attendance at the festival. Tim and the Dancehall Doctors would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the victims of the accident and their friends and families, and are keeping them all in their thoughts and prayers.

Tim McGraw is celebrating his roots this summer with Southern Blend by Tim McGraw, a new permanent addition to his fragrance franchise with Coty Beauty...

Click here to read the full article, in WWD.