The country superstar received the ACM Icon Award, a prestigious country music award, at the ceremony. The event was live in Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on August 23 and transmitted to fans on Monday night in the US.
Tim McGraw was moved to collect one of the evening's most coveted honors at the 2023 ACM Honors on Fox on September 18.
The ACM Icon Award, as stated in an is given to "a country music artist, duo/group, or industry leader who, throughout their career, has advanced the popularity of the.....
....genre through their contributions in multiple facets of the industry, such as songwriting, recording, production, touring, film, television, literary works, philanthropic contributions, and other goodwill efforts."
McGraw opened his winning speech with a tearful admission, "I'll struggle to stay composed. I weep.
He wrote a moving reflection on music's impact on him: "Music may save or alter lives.
It's saved mine probably more than once... and tried to kill me a few of times "his voice broke with anguish.
McGraw felt grateful again as he looked at Faith Hill, his wife. He said, "I would not be where I am today without you and your grace," and choked up, "I love you unconditionally."