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McGraw is "King Rodeo"

Friday, August 1, 2025 – Tim McGraw released his new song "King Rodeo (Live from the Inaugural Music City Rodeo)" today.

The track is a live recording from its debut performance during McGraw's headlining set at the first-ever Music City Rodeo in May. "King Rodeo (Live from the Inaugural Music City Rodeo)" was written by McGraw and Tom Douglas and is produced by Byron Gallimore, Denny Hemingson and McGraw.

The song opens with McGraw's introduction, "We've been working on a new record, and we thought that this song was appropriate for the night." McGraw was in concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

The video for the song is out today as well at 11 a.m. eastern. Following the premiere, there will be an exclusive YouTube AfterParty for YouTube Premium subscribers. This exclusive video highlights the journey behind McGraw's creation and performance of the song and its connection to the rodeo itself. Featured in the video are World Champion riders Cody Custer and Tim O'Connell as well as World-ranked bareback rider Cole Reiner.


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