Tim McGraw Opens Up About How Faith Hill Changed His Life
Country icon Tim McGraw credits much of who he is today to his wife, fellow music star Faith Hill. In a recent appearance on Tracy Lawrence’s Road House podcast, McGraw got candid about his wild past and how meeting Faith in the ’90s turned everything around.
“I was a wild man,” McGraw admitted. “Meeting my wife saved my life.” He praised Hill not just for her beauty and talent, but for her strength of character, calling her a “good, good person.”
The couple, married since 1996, are still going strong nearly three decades later and share three daughters—Gracie (28), Maggie (26), and Audrey (23). McGraw says becoming a husband and father changed everything. “She turned my life around. They make you better. They quiet the chaos inside you,” he said.
The Secret to Their Long-Lasting Love? Fun and Forgiveness
Over the years, Tim and Faith have been open about what keeps their relationship going: laughter, resilience, and staying connected. In a 2016 interview, Faith described marriage as a journey that requires letting go of small things and moving forward together.
“You just have to keep climbing the mountain—together,” she said. “And have a little fun while you do it.”
A Partner Through the Darkness
McGraw has also been vocal about his battle with alcohol and how Hill helped guide him toward sobriety. Sober since 2008, he revealed in a 2021 Esquire essay the turning point: taking a morning shot before waking their kids, then admitting everything to Faith.
“I was scared,” he recalled. “But she just hugged me—and changed my life.”
Today, Tim McGraw continues to celebrate his wife, recently posting a heartfelt birthday tribute calling Faith the love of his life.
You can hear more from Tim on his episode of Tracy Lawrence’s Road House podcast below.
