McGraw’s fifth album, “A Place in the Sun,” released in 1999, continued his winning streak. It sold 3 million copies altogether and debuted at the top of the US country and pop album charts. With impressive sales of over 251,000 copies in its first week, the album became McGraw’s first to debut at number one on the Billboard 200.
The songs “Please Remember Me,” “Something Like That,” “My Best Friend,” and “My Next Thirty Years” from “A Place in the Sun” went to number one on the U.S. country charts. “Some Things Never Change,” another song from the album, reached its highest point on the charts at number 7.
McGraw worked with different musicians at this time, demonstrating his talent and versatility. He collaborated with Asleep at the Wheel on a song called “Milk Cow Blues” for the Grammy-winning Bob Wills tribute album “Ride With Bob.”
He also collaborated on two duets with his wife Faith Hill, both of which were included on her albums. Her multi-platinum-certified album “Faith”‘s song “Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me” made it to the Top 5 of the US country charts.
On Hill’s third album, “Breathe,” they continued to work together on the song “Let’s Make Love,” which received the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration in 2000.
What happened to Tim’s parents?
Live Like You Were Dying, his eighth album continues the singer’s track record of commercial success. Dedication to living life fully and in the moment, the album’s lead hit and the title track was dedicated to his father Tug McGraw, who passed away from a brain tumor earlier in the year.