Kylee Sheffield, Matt Jones, Deena Koon, Danielle Nay

Born May 1, 1967 in Delhi, LAFather was a famous baseball player Tug McGrawReleased first album in 1993Married Faith Hill in 1996Co-stared in “The Blind Side” with Sandra Bullock in

2009.Released his 11 album in 2013

Over 40 million units sold32 #1 singlesMost played artist on the radio during the previous

decade3 Grammy Awards14 Academy of Country Music Awards11 Country Music Association Awards10 American Music Awards3 People’s Choice Awards

Song begins with a few notes from the acoustic guitar.First verse – A soldier writes a letter to his wife telling

her that he loves her and that he will be watching her from heaven if he dies.

Second verse – The soldier writes to his unborn daughter and explains what he hopes for her to be.

Third verse – The soldier tells his wife that he knows she will eventually move on and that is ok.

The song ends with a few more notes from the acoustic guitar and an audience clapping.

Co-written by Tim McGraw and Brad and Brett Warren.

First Played at the ACM awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 15, 2007

After the song was over, the lights came on to reveal families of fallen soldiers.

Song written because of his father dying and told him to “Live like you were dying” who died a year earlier.

Was #1 on the country charts for seven consecutive weeks.

He perfectly depicts what he is singing. More contemporary country.