For McGraw, it's "Standing Room Only"
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For McGraw, it's "Standing Room Only"

Friday, March 10, 2023 – Tim McGraw unveiled his new single, "Standing Room Only," today. The song is the title track from McGraw's forthcoming 17th studio album due later this year on Big Machine Records.

"Standing Room Only" was written by Craig Wiseman ("Live Like You Were Dying," "Cowboy in Me," "Where the Green Grass Grows"), Tommy Cecil and Patrick Murphy and produced by Byron Gallimore and McGraw.

McGraw said, "'Standing Room Only' caught my ear the first time I heard it because of its message. For me, this song is so positive and life affirming. It isn't about the funeral or the procession. It's about how we live in the here and now. How do we push ourselves and in which direction do we push ourselves? For me, it's a reminder to live a life filled with gratitude and not take things for granted. Also, it's a reminder to give back and be there for others."

McGraw teased the announcement of "Standing Room Only" by releasing a mysterious playlist of his songs ahead of the single called "McGraw Three-ten Twenty Three," which hinted at the release date and featured song titles that spelled out "Standing Room Only" with the first letter of each song.

"Standing Room Only" follows McGraw's 45th number one country single, "7500 OBO"


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