One of the genre's most decorated stars is headed into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Tim McGraw was named as a 2026 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, something he didn't consider would happen in his lifetime.
Hall of Fame member Marty Stuart on Friday revealed the Class of 2026 in a live-streamed announcement. McGraw will be inducted alongside The Stanley Brothers and Paul Overstreet during the Medallion Ceremony in October.
During the announcement, McGraw thanked the women in his life who contributed to his success, especially his wife, fellow country music royalty, Faith Hill.
"I wouldn't be standing here today if it weren't for great women in my life, from my grandmother to my mom, my sisters, my daughters, and most of all, to my wife. Thank you, baby. I would not be standing here today if it wasn't for you, nor would I want to be."
McGraw also noted how surreal the Hall of Fame honor is to him. "Friday was a pretty special day," McGraw reflected in a post on Instagram on Monday. "I'm not sure it's really sunk in yet, but I've been blown away by all the messages from friends, family, fans and other artists. Thank you all and a huge thank you to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Can't wait for October!"
McGraw Named Modern Era Artist Category Inductee
McGraw is this year's selection for the Modern Era Artist category, recognizing acts that achieved national prominence at least 20 years ago.
Overstreet will be inducted into the Songwriter category. Additionally, The Stanley Brothers will be inducted into the Veterans Era Artist category.
Boasting around 50 No. 1 songs to his name and more than 106 million records sold, McGraw was a sure-fire choice for the hall. It was only a matter of time.
The "Just To See You Smile" singer wept after he was announced as a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee.
"Other than marrying my wife and having our three daughters, I can't imagine anything any more spectacular," he said.
The Louisiana native called his Hall of Fame nomination his "greatest honor."
"Everything good in my life has come from Country Music," McGraw said. "From my best memories as a kid, to meeting my wife, to this music community, to the friendships I've made along the way. To represent Country Music at the highest level is the greatest honor anyone could bestow on me."
McGraw will formally be inducted at the annual Medallion Ceremony in Nashville later this year.
The exact date and time has yet to be revealed.
