Tim McGraw – Merritt BC Canada Murals Country Music Artist

Merritt BC Canada Murals

Featured Country Music Musician – Tim McGraw

“Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again.” Tim McGraw

Merritt BC Canada Murals – Tim McGraw is one of the Merritt Murals in the Nicola Valley located in downtown Merritt BC Canada. There are over 20 murals in downtown Merritt BC which is also the Country Music Capital of Canada.

Downtown Merritt BC is also the home of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Today,  I will be sharing with you some information about the Merritt BC Canada Murals and country music superstar Tim McGraw.

Michelle Bacon (Experience Nicola Valley) / Mural Painted by Michelle Loughery

The Story of Tim McGraw Before The Merritt BC Canada Murals

Country music artist Tim McGraw wasn’t always interested in music. As a matter of fact he originally thought that he would be a professional baseball payer. Unfortunately, during his college years he injured his knee and could no longer pursue that career. Which is a good thing for us Country Music Fans.

Baseball To Country Music

He learnt to play guitar during his college years, after and during baseball. Although, at times, his roommates often hid his guitar claiming that he was hard on the ears. Subsequently his determination never wavered. He would still play and perform for money.

In 1989 Tim’s hero Keith Whitley died. As a result, when he heard the news, Tim dropped out of college and moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music.

Accomplishments of  Tim McGraw

There is no shortage of amazing songs written and performed by Country Music Artist Tim McGraw. In short some of my favorite country songs are “Don’t Take the Girl”, “I Like it, I Love it”, “It’s your Love”, “Just to See You Smile” and “Red Rag Top”.

Tim has accomplished so much since his first demo single was released in 1991.  At that time, the single “What Room Was the Holiday In” didn’t perform well on the charts. In fact, his first self titled album “Tim McGraw” released in 1991 did not resonate well with the country music fans. But persistence always wins. 

Merritt BC Canada Murals Honor Country Music Hits

McGraw’s second album entitled “Not a Moment Too Soon” released in 1994 was much more successful. His single “Indian Outlaw” not only raced to the top of the charts, it also created a lot of backlash from people who found it offensive to Native Americans. This only helped the sales of the single. Since then Tim has racked up many different awards over the years.

Platinum Albums

The Country Songs Keep On Coming

Some of Tim’s best songs include “It’s Your Love”, “Humble and Kind”,  “Live Like you Were Dying”, “I Like it, I Love it” and “Highway Don’t Care” just to name a few. 

Tim’s 1994 album “Not a Moment Too Soon” and his 2000 “Greatest Hits” album are both 6x Platinum. Together with “Not A Moment Too Soon” which went #1 in the first week on the charts. Likewise, “All I Want” released in 1995 reached 3x Platinum.

Family Life

McGraw was born in Delhi , Louisiana, USA on May 1 1967. He grew up thinking his father was Horace Smith. In the light of finding his birth certificate Tim learned his Father was really Tug McGraw. In short, he was only 11 years old when finding this out. He eventually got to meet his real father but it wasn’t until he was 18 that they started to form a closer relationship.

Family Is Important

In 1996 Tim McGraw and Faith Hill married and had 3 beautiful girls. As a result Tim’s desire to be a good father and to have a regular family became priority number one. Consequently, Tim coaches his girl’s baseball and basketball teams.  Ultimately, the family loves to spend time on their 200 acre ranch just outside Nashville. Highlights include bonfires in the back forty, hang out on tailgates, pick guitars and having a few beers.

“It’s the most relaxing place in the world” Tim McGraw

Not only a Country Artist

Tim has done a number of movies over the years. Firstly, he performed in a movie called “Black Cloud”.  Secondly, in 2006, he played Rob McLaughlin in “Flicka”. A role he didn’t really want to do but after reading the script he couldn’t say no.

Flicka Movie Staring Tim McGraw

“Flicka” is a movie about a young teenager who dreams of one day taking over her fathers (McGraw) ranch.  Subsequently she tames a young mustang which her father sells. In conclusion she schemes to win a dangerous horse race in order to win back Flicka.

“I didn’t want to play a rancher. I didn’t want to have a cowboy hat on, I wanted o get away from that in the things I do. But, I read the script and fell in love with it. As hard as I tried to say no, I couldn’t.” Tim McGraw

Lastly, a few of his other movies include “The Kingdom” in 2007, The “Blind Side” in 2009, “Country Song” in 2010, as well as, a prominent role in “Tomorrowland” with George Clooney in 2015.

Merritt BC Murals

In downtown Merritt BC Canada there are many amazing Country Artist Murals. Together, with the “Walk of Stars”, they have become one of Canada’s biggest outdoor art walking tour. While you are here checking out this mural why don’t you take a moment and head over to the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

The Merritt Mural Project was created in 2005. The Merritt BC Murals were part of a successful program called, the “Merritt Youth Mural Project”. A project designed for working with local young artists and “ youth at risk”. Merritt Murals were painted by muralist Michelle Loughery.

Walk The Merritt Murals

It’s such a neat thing to be able to step back in time while reading about the inductees. But, on your way you can check out some of the other Merritt Murals in the Nicola Valley. Also, take some time and have a bite to eat at one of the great coffee shops or restaurants in Downtown Merritt BC.

Lastly, you can find the Merritt BC Canada Mural – Tim McGraw at 2151 Coutlee Ave on the side of the Copper Valley Mechanical building.

Walk of Stars

Moreover, on your digital tour of Merritt BC Canada Murals you can also have a look at the over 100+ “Walk of Stars” around Downtown Merritt. There is also one food print, can you figure out who it belongs to? The stars also have QR codes.

Merritt BC Canada Walk of Stars – Tim McGraw

Merritt BC Canada Murals are such an amazing part of our community. In addition we “Merrittonians” love and are very proud to be the Canadian Country Music Capital. More importantly, being able to share these Country Music Artist Murals with everyone who comes here to visit, or by you sharing these blogs about them makes me feel very fortunate.

In conclusion you can follow Tim McGraw on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and his web page. 

To sum it all up there really are so many of his songs that I love. Which of Tim’s songs are your favorites? Comment below and let us know.

Featured Country Music Musician – Tim McGraw in Merritt BC

** Information resources include Tim McGraw website, Wikipedia and social media pages.

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