TIM MCGRAW RELEASES FIRST NEW MUSIC IN OVER A YEAR WITH “PAWN SHOP GUITAR” AND “SONG FOR AMERICA”
THE “PAWN SHOP GUITAR” NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF ON JULY 9
THE 33-DATE RUN INCLUDES THREE SPECIAL STADIUM SHOWS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE CHICKS AND LADY A - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
NASHVILLE, TN (May 29, 2026) – Three-time Grammy® Award-winning superstar Tim McGraw has released two brand new songs, “Pawn Shop Guitar” and “Song for America,” marking his first new music in over a year. “Pawn Shop Guitar” is an autobiographical track written following a restorative year of reflection and rest for McGraw, while “Song for America” arrives just in time to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Listen to “Pawn Shop Guitar” and “Song for America” HERE.
In “Pawn Shop Guitar,” (also the namesake of his upcoming summer tour) McGraw shares the memory of selling his class ring to purchase a cheap guitar from a pawn shop in his hometown. He recounts his roots as a struggling young musician, recalling “It was the best of times and the worst of times/singin’ on street corners for dollars, quarters and dimes.” Co-written with Tom Douglas, the song offers a glimpse into McGraw’s origin story and the sacrifices he had to make along the way.
“Song for America” is an anthemic ode of gratitude to the fabric and framework of the United States. Written by JT Harding and Tom Douglas, the song is a patriotic celebration of what it means to be American—from the diversity of our opinions to the vast geographical landscape.
The lyrics additionally pay tribute specifically to American troops and veterans, with McGraw singing “Tears rain in Arlington for soldiers young and brave/white crosses on a field of green/above Old Glory waves.”
“This is the first new music I’ve put out in over a year. It’s no secret that over the last few years I got sidelined with back and knee issues,” McGraw shares. “That time was challenging on so many levels, but one of the positive things that came out of it, aside from physically being back to 100%, was that it gave me time to reflect on my life and to write songs. I was able to really dig into some personal stories in those songs for the first time.”
Up next for McGraw is the kickoff of his 2026 North American “Pawn Shop Guitar” summer headline tour on July 9 in Bethel, NY. The 33-date run features three stadium dates at Hersheypark Stadium (Hershey, PA), Fenway Park (Boston, MA), and Target Field (Minneapolis, MN) with special guests The Chicks and Lady A, along with tour support 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne. Tickets are on sale now at www.timmcgraw.com. McGraw is also set to perform at CMA Fest on June 6, where he’ll debut “Song For America” for the first time live in front of an audience.
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Tim McGraw - 2026 Summer Tour Dates:
July 9, 2026 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts *
July 10, 2026 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center *
July 11, 2026 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *+≠^
July 16, 2026 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre *
July 17, 2026 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center *
July 18, 2026 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake *
July 23, 2026 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion *
July 24, 2026 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater *
July 25, 2026 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center *
July 30, 2026 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park *+≠^
July 31, 2026 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview *
August 1, 2026 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater*
August 6, 2026 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach *
August 7, 2026 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek *
August 8, 2026 – Daniel Island - Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium ^
August 13, 2026 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater *
August 14, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater (PNC Music Pavilion) *
August 15, 2026 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
August 21, 2026 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
August 22, 2026 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre *
August 23, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field *+≠^
August 27, 2026 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center *^
August 28, 2026 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre *
August 29, 2026 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater *
September 10, 2026 – Austin, TX – Moody Center *^
September 11, 2026 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion *^
September 12, 2026 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP *
September 17, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
September 18, 2026 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *
September 19, 2026 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
September 24, 2026 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
September 25, 2026 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
September 26, 2026 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre *
* 49 Winchester
+ The Chicks
≠ Lady A
^ Timothy Wayne
