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Tim McGraw’s New Video Lights Up A Tennessee Junkyard

Tim McGraw released a new music video yesterday (4/27) for his latest single, “Standing Room Only.” The video takes place in a junkyard where the cars appear to come to…

Tim McGraw's New Video Lights Up A Tennessee Junkyard
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Tim McGraw released a new music video yesterday (4/27) for his latest single, "Standing Room Only." The video takes place in a junkyard where the cars appear to come to life.

Tim told CMT of the new video, "This video brings the song to life by really giving you a visual of shedding the past and bringing light, literally, to the old junk. I love the metaphor of standing in a junkyard and watching it light up."

He added. "Then we had these sweet vignettes – of a mother and son, of a dad and daughter and others, that showed old junk items coming to life because of their memories. I thought that was a cool concept. That it's not the 'stuff' but the memories of life we hold dear."

McGraw said the day they shot the video was one of Tennessee's first beautiful spring days. He said, "I never love watching myself over and over in a video. But I was really happy with the job they did on the video. I love the junkyard area and the way the lights shine out of the car. I thought the other actors did a great job. 'Standing Room Only' is a special one, and I think the life-affirming message holds true. Live a life filled with gratitude, and don't take things for granted."

McGraw recently announced that he just started a new music, movie, and TV production company called "Down Home." Tim posted a video clip about his new company on Instagram, saying, in part, that it will help people get back to a sense of community through storytelling.

McGraw captioned the video clip in part, "It's been hard to keep this one a secret for so long! Storytelling has always been one of my biggest passions, and I'm ready to take that same passion and apply it to something even bigger. I can't reveal too much just yet, but I can promise you that this company is going to be something special. We're going to be shaking things up, breaking new ground, and bringing people together in a whole new way. And after years of work behind the scenes, I am beyond thrilled to officially announce the launch of Down Home, a new media production company with @skydance, @shareability, and @emco615."

See that post here.

Being married in the entertainment industry is challenging, as many marriages end in divorce. It's even more difficult when you're a high profile celebrity. So to be married strong for a long time in country music is something to be celebrated. Fortunately, there are many country music couples that have stood the test of time.

As we gear up for the 2023 wedding season in May and June, we take a look at some strong holding country music marriages through the years.

Chris Stapleton and Morgane Hayes

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Married since 2007 - Chris likes to keep his private life private, but we know that he met singer-songwriter Morgane Stapleton when they were working at adjacent publishing houses in Nashville in 2007. The couple married the same year. They have five children together. She also contributes vocals to many of his songs and frequently tours with him.


Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood

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Married since December 10, 2005 - Garth and Trisha have been happily married for 17 years; they met when they both came to Nashville in the 1980s to pursue music and sang demos together. They were friends for many years.


George and Norma Strait

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Married since December 4, 1971 - This amazing couple has been married for 52 years. The couple are high school sweethearts. They eloped in Mexico before George enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Hawaii.


Dolly Parton and Carl Dean

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Married since May 30, 1966 - They married in Ringold, Georgia. Dolly and Carl, who famously stays out of the spotlight, have been married for 57 years. On their 50th wedding anniversary, the couple renewed their wedding vows in a ceremony with family and friends near the Nashville home they have shared since 1969.


Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

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Married since October 6, 1997 - The couple met and started to date on McGraw's "Spontaneous Combustion" tour in 1996. They have three grown daughters together and celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary this October.