Listen To The Song HERE
NASHVILLE, TN (August 1, 2025) – Today, three-time Grammy® winner and icon Tim McGraw has released his new song “King Rodeo (Live from the Inaugural Music City Rodeo).” The track is a live recording from its debut performance during McGraw’s headlining set at the first-ever Music City Rodeo in May. “King Rodeo (Live from the Inaugural Music City Rodeo)” is available now on all streaming platforms – listen here.
The track opens with Tim’s introduction to fans: “We’ve been working on a new record and we thought that this song was appropriate for the night.” It’s a stripped down and vulnerable performance, incorporating the cheers and buzz from the sold-out crowd at Bridgestone Arena, that highlights McGraw’s emotive storytelling.
The video for the song is set to premiere on YouTube at 10 a.m. CT / 11 a.m. ET – watch here. Following the premiere, there will be an exclusive YouTube AfterParty for YouTube Premium subscribers. This exclusive video highlights the journey behind McGraw’s creation and performance of the song and its connection to the rodeo itself. Featured in the video are World Champion riders Cody Custer and Tim O’Connell as well as World-ranked bareback rider Cole Reiner.
“King Rodeo (Live from the Inaugural Music City Rodeo)” was written by McGraw and Tom Douglas and is produced by Byron Gallimore, Denny Hemingson, and McGraw.
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ABOUT TIM MCGRAW: McGraw’s unparalleled career includes sales of over 103 million records worldwide, 49 No. 1 radio singles, 19 No. 1 albums and countless industry awards and accolades. He holds the record for second-most No. 1 albums in the U.S. just behind George Strait. His unique chart achievements include having three singles in the Top 20 of the radio charts on multiple occasions, as well as having two singles spend over 10 weeks at No. 1. He has brought to life some of the biggest hit singles of all time, including “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Humble and Kind,” a message that continues to impact fans around the world, including a Spanish version sung by McGraw. He has routinely been cited as one of the biggest touring artists in the history of Country music and his 2024 Standing Room Only Tour ended the year as one of the top tours in Country music. As part of the host committee, McGraw welcomed the largest outdoor crowd ever to his Nashville performance at the 2019 NFL Draft. He has also appeared in the NFL Tailgate party for Superbowl LII and the College Football Playoffs. He is set to headline the first Major League Baseball game in the history of Tennessee, the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway. His latest EP release Poet’s Resume is anchored by the No. 1 single “One Bad Habit,” and he is currently climbing the charts with his latest single “Paper Umbrellas.”
