Tim McGraw Closes Out A Memorable 2025
In June 2025, Tim McGraw performed his first live show in just under a year due to back-to-back major surgeries. During a podcast interview on the Bobby Bones Show, McGraw revealed he had spent most of the year recovering. After touring, the singer shared he had to get a double knee replacement.
The “Something Like That” singer said he was “in the process of recovering from my knee surgeries, my back went out again and I had to have another back surgery.”
McGraw then played everywhere from Nashville to Michigan. He later announced on October 3, that he would soon be coming to Las Vegas!
“Vegas!! I’m coming to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this December 4–13!,” McGraw shared with fans.
McGraw took over performing on some of the dates Dolly Parton was expected to be at Caesar’s Palace, but cancelled due to unforeseen health challenges.
The “My Best Friend” Singer Releases New Music
After a rough year battlings multiple injuries, it seems things are looking up for McGraw in 2026. In December, he hinted at new music coming soon!
The “Something Like That” singer took to Instagram to share a clip of himself performing a brand-new, unreleased song titled “Different.”
The clip shows McGraw sitting on stage as he sings the lyrics, which appeared to be an inspiring, faith-filled message. In the video’s caption, he wrote, “In this world right now, this message has never been more relevant and true.”
Then, on January 26, McGraw, along with Eric Church, HARDY, and Morgan Wallen, released a new track called “McArthur.”
In the song “McArthur,” the four country artists each sing from the perspective of a different character, with every verse beginning as the artist introduces themselves as one of the characters, or the “McArthurs.”
You can listen to that collaboration below.
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Now, McGraw Is Heading Out On Tour In 2026
On Tuesday (February 3), McGraw officially announced he is heading back out on the road.
The country singer shared he will be going on a 33-date North American tour during summer 2026, beginning on July 9 in Bethel, New York, and ending on September 26 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The “Pawn Shop Guitar” tour was announced just ahead of the release of McGraw’s newest single, with the same exact name. The Chicks (formerly The Dixie Chicks) and Lady A will also be opening for McGraw on a few stops.
The Chicks posted on Instagram shortly after the announcement, saying: “More chances to come together and sing in 2026! 🩷 Announcing we’ll be joining @thetimmcgraw for three shows on his tour this summer!”
Lady A also commented on the event: “We’ve been friends and fans of @thetimmcgraw for the longest time. What a dream come true to join him on the road again…”
Fans hoping to secure seats can take advantage of the McGrawONE+ presale beginning February 4, ahead of the general on-sale date of February 6. Citi cardholders in the United States will also have the opportunity to purchase presale tickets starting February 5 at 10 a.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program, with access running through 10 p.m. the same day.
“I dare you to find more hits in one show,” McGraw said in a statement. “This will be a great night of incredible songs and musicianship.”