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TIM McGRAW SPEAKS OUT IN RESPONSE TO THE REACTION TO HIS ACM PERFORMANCE OF "IF YOU'RE READING THIS"

5/30/07

NASHVILLE- May 30, 2007- The response of the entire country to Tim McGraw's Academy of Country Music Awards show performance on May 15, 2007 of his co-penned song, "If You're Reading This," has been nothing short of stunning.

Comments posted on the internet in response to McGraw's tribute to the families of fallen heroes have been as heart felt and emotional as the performance itself.

"The response of the people; to see in their words how this song has touched them, is so inspiring," said McGraw.

As a result of country radio stations playing the televised version, it debuted at number 35 on the country singles chart last week. "I want to let everyone know we are working with Tim and his label to address the fact we don't have a studio recorded version of this song," said manager Scott Siman, rpm management Nashville. "Tim and The Warren Brothers wrote this song only a few weeks ago and it was only a matter of days before the ACM Awards that Tim made the decision to debut this song on the show because he was so incredibly moved by its message - and what an incredible moment it was."

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    Posted 7 months ago by myrasue

    It is not easy writing in this block because you cannot see what you are writing until after you start. Tim if you actually read any of these that is great and I want to tell you that I think you are the best male country singer anywhere and your lovely wife is the best female country singer. thank you for all of the beautiful music and I am sure you can write without any help. you just keep getting better and better. your song "if your reading this " is up for a grammy,God bless,it is about time you were recognized. you deserve whatever you win. all your fans love you so much. we understand why your wife loves you.

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    Posted 8 months ago by Cocomo4rose

    Tim, This song is one of the most touching songs I've heard and, you deliver it as usual with such emmotion it makes me cry. You can tell you feel for others. It's in your eyes and the way you sing you want to touch hearts and, you do with every word you sing. Whatever you sing you feel it and it shows.

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    Posted 8 months ago by satinrose

    No matter how many times I hear and try to sing along with Tim as He sings, I always get so choked up I have to stop and listen to Him. Watching the video and seeing the end with all the families at the end, never have a dry eye as it is so moving and the tribute that Tim and the Warren Brothers have given to those who have fallen and to those left behind is just beautiful. When Tim sang that live in Toronto this year the arena errupted with applause and cheers as He stood there giving the peace symbol. Something I will never forget. Thank You to the Warren Brothers and Tim for this touching and beautiful song

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    Posted 9 months ago by C5Loadmaster

    Thank you Tim for this heartfelt song.. I have spent the past 32.5 years in the USAF with many years as an aircrew member. I have had the pleasure of bringing home military members to greet their love ones and also the duty and honor to bring home the "Fallen Heros". Before departing Iraq, Kuwait, or other location worldwide , there is a cermony as they are moved onto the aircraft. It is an honor to pay respect to these men and women and then bring them home. To those still serving in harms way I say Godspeed... Get the job done and See you home soon.

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    Posted 1 year ago by toangel

    I want you to know that I will love to get that song it really hits me in the right spot and made me cry. I am looking forward to see Tim record it on a cd I am looking forward to see Tim and Faith tonight in Salt lake City and hoping that he will sing it again. I want to let Faith and Tim that they are number one in my book and looking forward to all there new song. May god be with them and there family and all the FALLEN HEROES.

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    Posted 1 year ago by KYFAN2

    Way to go Tim on your song "If your Reading This" Your song has been beating all other artists for the past 8 days on B105.1 during Night fight. Hey all you Tim McGraw fans out there, Make sure you call B105.1 in Cincinnati Ohio every night and keep Tim's song going strong. Tim, you have to record this soon! PLEASE!!! It is your best work yet!!!

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    Posted 1 year ago by Indianajoni

    Hi everybody! Can anyone tell me how I go about viewing the video of , "If you're reading this..."? I had to miss the ACM show, but I am hopeful there is a way for me to see Tim's performance. Thanks much!

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    Posted 1 year ago by Spenner08

    Tim, i was at the concert in Omaha, NE. on June 6th! I absolutely love this new song!, keep it up!, you guys were AMAZING...by far the best i've ever seen!

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    Posted 1 year ago by nanc

    Tim, I want you to know that when my son was a Marine in Irag, it was your music that got me through everyday. Just a simple phrase from a song, such as "carry on", kept me going. We were lucky and he came home to us. Your song and performance at the ACMs was an amazing gift to all the families touched by war. You are by far the Entertainer of the Year this and every year. Thanks also to the Warren Brothers for their caring.

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    Posted 1 year ago by angela1

    Tim,I JUST WATCHED THE ACM AWARDS RERUN ON GAC JUST SO I COULD SEE YOUR PEFORMANCE OF "IF YOUR READING THIS" IT WAS BEAUTIFUL! I CANT WAIT TO ADD IT TO MY COLLECTION.YOUR THE GREATEST!!!!