Faith Hill, the renowned American country artist, has captivated audiences with her unique blend of country and pop music. From a young age, she was inspired by the legendary Elvis Presley and formed her own band at just 17 years old. After marrying music publisher Daniel Hill at 21, Faith released her debut album, ‘Take Me as I Am.’ Although the marriage ended after six years, Faith found love again with country singer Tim McGraw. Together, they have produced numerous chart-topping hits, including their first duet ‘It’s Your Love,’ which dominated the country charts for six weeks and earned accolades from the ‘Academy of Country Music’ and the ‘Country Music Association.’ With eight studio albums and four compilation albums under her belt, Faith has delivered unforgettable songs like ‘It Matters to Me,’ ‘Breathe,’ and ‘Fireflies.’ Her talent has been recognized with five ‘Grammy Awards,’ including two for her album ‘Breathe.’ In addition to her music career, Faith has also dabbled in television, portraying ‘Karen Lamar’ in ‘Touched by an Angel’ and making appearances as herself in ‘CMT Crossroads.’ In 2009, she expanded her brand by launching her own fragrance line, ‘Faith Hill Parfums.’ With a strong presence on social media, Faith Hill continues to amass a devoted fan following.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Audrey Faith McGraw, Audrey Faith Perry
- Age: 56 Years, 56 Year Old Females
- Family:
- Spouse/Ex-: Tim Mcgraw (m. 1996), Daniel Hill (m. 1988–1994)
- Father: Ted Perry
- Mother: Edna Perry
- Children: Audrey Caroline McGraw, Gracie McGraw, Maggie Elizabeth McGraw
- Occupation: Country Singers, Record Producers
- Height: 5’10” (178 cm), 5’10” Females
- Notable Alumni: Hinds Community College
- U.S. State: Mississippi
- Education: Hinds Community College
Childhood & Early Life
Faith Hill was born on September 21, 1967, in Ridgeland, Mississippi, US. She was adopted by Ted and Edna Perry and was named Audrey Faith Perry. Faith grew up in a pious Christian environment and showed a passion for music from a young age. She made her first public performance at the age of 7 and was greatly influenced by Elvis Presley, aspiring to become a singer like him. Faith started singing in church choirs and formed her own band at the age of 17. She performed in churches and even sang for prisoners at the county jail. Faith graduated from ‘McLaurin Attendance Center’ in 1986 but dropped out of college to pursue her dream of becoming a country singer. She faced difficulties in the beginning and had to take up odd jobs such as salesgirl and server.
Career
Faith’s life took a turn for the better after her marriage to music publisher Daniel Hill. Her talent started getting recognized, and she became a backing vocalist for Gary Burr. In 1993, she released her debut album, ‘Take Me as I Am,’ which was a success. Her version of the country number ‘Wild One’ from the album topped the ‘Billboard’ charts for four consecutive weeks. Her second album, ‘It Matters to Me,’ was equally successful, with its title track reaching the top of the country charts in 1995. Faith went on a tour with country singer Tim McGraw and their duet ‘It’s Your Love’ stayed at the first position of the country charts for six weeks. She released several more albums, including ‘Faith’ and ‘Breathe,’ which won her two ‘Grammy’ awards. Faith managed to maintain a unique balance in her style by singing songs of mixed genres and won the ‘Country Music Association’ award for ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ in 2000. She continued to release albums and perform with leading country artists.
Major Works
Faith Hill has released eight studio albums and four compilation albums throughout her career. Some of her notable albums include ‘Take Me as I Am’ (1993), ‘It Matters to Me’ (1995), ‘Faith’ (1998), ‘Fireflies’ (2005), ‘Joy to the World’ (2008), and ‘Deep Tracks’ (2016).
Awards & Achievements
Faith Hill has received numerous awards for her work. She has won three ‘Country Music Association Awards,’ including the ‘Vocal Event of the Year’ for ‘It’s Your Love’ in 1997, the ‘Video of the Year’ for ‘This Kiss’ in 1998, and the ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ for ‘Faith Hill’ in 2000. She has also won multiple ‘Grammy Awards,’ including the ‘Best Female Country Vocal Performance’ and the ‘Best Country Album’ for ‘Breathe’ in 2001. Faith has won 15 ‘Academy of Country Music Awards,’ six ‘American Music Awards,’ and four ‘People’s Choice Awards.’
Personal Life
Faith Hill married music publisher Daniel Hill in 1988 but divorced him in 1994. She had to undergo surgery on her vocal cords, which affected her music career. Faith had an affair with singer Tim McGraw and got pregnant, leading to their marriage in October 1996. They have three daughters named Maggie, Gracie, and Audrey.
Trivia
Faith Hill released her own fragrances, ‘Faith Hill Parfums’ in 2009 and ‘True’ in 2010. During her 1999 tour, she launched a program to collect books and distribute them to hospitals, schools, and underprivileged children across the US.