23°50′13″N 76°12′50″W / 23.837°N 76.214°W / 23.837; -76.214 Goat Cay is a private island off Darby Island in the Exuma district of the Bahamas . Goat Cay is located somewhat southeast of Musha Cay , an island owned by David Copperfield , and west of Lignum Vitae Cay. (There is also a Goat Cay off Great Exuma Island and off Little Exuma Island, as well as off other Bahama Islands.)
137-508: Goat Cay off Darby Island is owned by Tim McGraw who called it "the best place on earth" and wife Faith Hill , who purchased it in 2003. They named the property L’île d’Anges, meaning Isle of Angels. It is listed for sale as of 2021 with an asking price of US$ 35 million. It has since sold and is no longer owned by the McGraws. The island's land area is reported to be between 17 and 20 acres with 1 mile of waterfront and 2 beaches. The structures on
274-551: A Confederate Army at the Battle of Olustee , going down to defeat. Union forces retreated to Jacksonville and held the city for the remainder of the war. In March 1864 a Confederate cavalry confronted a Union expedition in the Battle of Cedar Creek . Warfare and the long occupation left the city disrupted after the war. During Reconstruction and the Gilded Age , Jacksonville and nearby St. Augustine became popular winter resorts for
411-509: A Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration in 2000. In 2000, McGraw released his first Greatest Hits album, which topped the country albums charts for nine weeks and sold nearly 6 million copies, making this one of the biggest-selling albums in the modern country market. In the latter half of the year, he and Hill went out on the Soul2Soul Tour , playing to sellout crowds in 64 venues, including Madison Square Garden . The tour
548-563: A University of North Florida team discovered some of the oldest remnants of pottery in the United States, dating to 2500 BCE. In the 16th century, the beginning of the historical era, the region was inhabited by the Mocama , a coastal subgroup of the Timucua people. At the time of contact with Europeans, all Mocama villages in present-day Jacksonville were part of the powerful chiefdom known as
685-468: A grand jury was convened to investigate, 11 officials were indicted and more were forced to resign. In 1963 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools threatened to withdraw accreditation of area schools in a year because of "instructional deficiencies". But voters refused to approve new taxes to improve school conditions. In late 1963, Duval County was spending $ 299 per student compared to
822-520: A 900-square-mile entity. Tommy Hazouri supported passage of environmental regulations and reduced pollution odor during his single term as mayor, which began in 1987. Ed Austin was elected as mayor in 1991. His most lasting contribution is the River City Renaissance program, a $ 235 million bond issued in 1993 by the city of Jacksonville which funded urban renewal and revamped the city's historic downtown neighborhoods. Austin oversaw
959-523: A Moment Too Soon as the top country album of 1994 on Billboard Year-End . McGraw's third studio album, All I Want , was released in 1995. Just like its predecessor, this album debuted at No. 1 on the country charts. The album even sold over 2 million copies in the United States and reached the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. The album's first single, " I Like It, I Love It ", became McGraw's third number one on
1096-526: A Spanish force from the nearby Spanish settlement of St. Augustine attacked Fort Caroline , and killed nearly all the French soldiers defending it. The Spanish renamed the fort as San Mateo and, following the expulsion of the French, St. Augustine became the most important European settlement in Florida. The location of Fort Caroline is subject to debate, but a reconstruction of the fort was established in 1964 along
1233-757: A charter for a town government, which the Florida Legislative Council approved on February 9, 1832. During the American Civil War , Duval County produced several units that fought for the Confederate States Army . At least two were raised out of Jacksonville: the Jacksonville Light Infantry , a militia unit formed in 1859, and the Duval County Cow Boys, mustered in during the summer of 1861. Both units fought as part of
1370-423: A commercial-free music channel devoted to McGraw's music, and featuring an in-depth interview with McGraw as well. As of fall 2010, McGraw had finished work on the album Emotional Traffic , his last album with Curb Records. On May 13, 2011, Curb Records filed a breach-of-contract suit against McGraw. The label alleged that McGraw recorded tracks for his Emotional Traffic album too early prior to its delivery to
1507-529: A concert with the George Strait Country Music Festival several weeks later, Hill, dressed as a police officer, made an unscheduled appearance at the end of McGraw's set and led him off the stage. McGraw's sixth studio album, Set This Circus Down , was released in April 2001. It even spawned four number one hits on the country charts as well, this time with " Grown Men Don't Cry ", " Angry All
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#17328549719171644-538: A cover of Elton John 's early-1970s classic " Tiny Dancer ," as well as duets with Kim Carnes on "Comfort Me" (a response to the September 11, 2001 attacks ) and Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles on "Illegal." " She's My Kind of Rain " also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Vocal Performance-Male at the 46th Grammy Awards . His eighth album, 2004's Live Like You Were Dying , continued
1781-620: A deluxe edition of Here on Earth released later that year. On October 9, 2021, McGraw confronted a heckler at a performance at the Nugget Events Center in Sparks, Nevada , after he forgot the words to his song "Just to See You Smile." After removing the heckler, he explained that he had been filming a movie and had a lot on his mind, and asked for the audience's help in remembering the words. On August 25, 2023, McGraw released his sixteenth studio album, Standing Room Only . The title track
1918-651: A dozen times due to storms crossing the state from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, or passing to the north or south in the Atlantic and brushing past the area. The strongest effect on Jacksonville was from Hurricane Dora in 1964, the only recorded storm to hit the First Coast with sustained hurricane-force winds. The eye crossed St. Augustine with winds that had just barely diminished to 110 mph (180 km/h), making it
2055-539: A film, and the movie was nominated in the category "Best Family Film (Live Action)". The movie proved to be another success in the DVD market, and has sold over a million copies, debuting at No. 3 on the DVD sales chart. McGraw also had a small part in the Michael Mann–produced 2007 film The Kingdom , reuniting him with Friday Night Lights director Peter Berg . McGraw played a bitter, angered widower whose wife
2192-439: A half-sister named Cari. He also has two younger half-sisters, Tracey and Sandra, through his mother's marriage to Horace Smith. McGraw grew up believing Smith was his father, and used this stepfather's surname until meeting Tug. At age 11, McGraw discovered his birth certificate while searching in his mother's closet to look for a picture for a school project. Following the discovery, he learned from her who his biological father
2329-592: A homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in and adopted by the Tuohys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. He is among the stars of Dirty Girl , a film that premiered on September 12, 2010, at the Toronto Film Festival, along with Juno Temple , Milla Jovovich , William H. Macy and Dwight Yoakam . Also in 2010, McGraw starred in Country Strong as James Canter,
2466-419: A local club and host a quickly-organized show. This tour-within-a-tour became known as "The Bread and Water Tour", and all proceeds from the show would go to a charity from that community. McGraw designed a charity T-shirt sold through Angelwear to benefit MusiCares. MusiCares supports musicians in times of need. His charity focuses particularly on health issues. The Tim McGraw Foundation raises funds to enhance
2603-423: A new deal with Sony Music Nashville . The signing also indicated the release of a duet album between the couple, and that multiple solo recordings would be produced. The new record label signing also preceded the release of " Speak to a Girl ", the lead single from the duet album, The Rest of Our Life , which was released on November 17, 2017. The release of the album coincided with the opening of an exhibit at
2740-462: A new guitar after all of his gear was stolen earlier in the month. Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville ( US : / ˈ dʒ æ k s ən ˌ v ɪ l / JAK-sən-vihl ) is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida , located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida . It is the seat of Duval County , with which the City of Jacksonville consolidated in 1968. It
2877-496: A new single to digital retailers, titled " Top of the World ", which was later released to radio on August 17, 2015, as the lead single to his third studio album for Big Machine Records . On September 17, McGraw announced that the album was titled Damn Country Music , with a release date scheduled for November 6. The album's second single, " Humble and Kind ", released to country radio on February 1, 2016, and went on to reach number 1 on
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#17328549719173014-531: A number of important works to the city's modern architectural movement. Jacksonville's early predominant position as a regional center of business left an indelible mark on the city's skyline. Many of the earliest skyscrapers in the state were constructed in Jacksonville, dating to 1902. The city last held the state height record from 1974 to 1981. The tallest building in Downtown Jacksonville's skyline
3151-697: A show at the Ryman Auditorium, McGraw and Hill announced that they would be going back on the road together again on the Soul2Soul World Tour . The tour began on April 7, 2017, in New Orleans and will continue into 2018, incorporating the C2C: Country to Country festival held in the UK and Ireland throughout March 2018. Before the commencement of the tour, it was reported that McGraw, alongside Hill, had signed
3288-546: A single sports franchise, and for that franchise to be an NFL team. The Better Jacksonville Plan , promoted as a "blueprint for Jacksonville's future" and approved by Jacksonville voters in 2000, authorized a half-penny sales tax. This generated most of the revenue required for the $ 2.25 billion package of major projects, which have included road and infrastructure improvements, environmental preservation, targeted economic development, and new or improved public facilities. In 2005, Jacksonville hosted Super Bowl XXXIX , which
3425-580: A spinoff prequel to Taylor Sheridan 's Yellowstone television series was released in late 2021 and stars McGraw, Faith Hill , and Sam Elliott . In 1994, when McGraw first reached fame, he established the annual Swampstock event. It began as a charity softball game to raise money for hometown little league programs; the event now includes a celebrity softball game and a multi-artist concert that attracts over 11,000 fans per year. The combined events have funded new Little League parks and equipment, and have established college scholarship funds for students in
3562-523: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . His star is located at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard near stars honoring Julie Andrews , William Shatner , and the late Greta Garbo . One of his Flicka co-stars, Alison Lohman , attended the ceremony that included comments from Billy Bob Thornton , McGraw's co-star in the film Friday Night Lights . In addition to acting in Flicka , McGraw served as executive producer of
3699-521: A stone column at his landing site near the river's mouth, claiming the newly discovered land for France. In 1564, René Goulaine de Laudonnière established the first European settlement on the St. Johns River, Fort Caroline , near the main village of the Saturiwa. Philip II of Spain ordered Pedro Menéndez de Avilés to protect the interests of Spain by attacking the French at Fort Caroline. On September 20, 1565,
3836-552: A strong Category 2 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale . In 1979, Hurricane David passed offshore by 40 miles (64 kilometres), bringing winds around 95 mph (150 km/h). Hurricane Floyd in 1999 caused damage mainly to Jacksonville Beach; the Jacksonville Beach pier was severely damaged and later demolished. In 2004, Jacksonville was inundated by Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne , which made landfall south of
3973-612: A user from England, accepted the offer and had the pizzas sent to Hayecz's home. The 10,000 Bitcoins were worth about US$ 40 at the time. A plaque was mounted on the wall of the restaurant commemorating the day, with the declaration that Jacksonville is the "Home of the first Bitcoin purchase". This event marks May 22 as "Bitcoin Pizza Day" for crypto-fans. The city has suffered damage in natural disasters. In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew caused major flooding and damage to Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach , Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach ,
4110-530: A year. Normal monthly mean temperatures range from 54.2 °F (12.3 °C) in January to 82.5 °F (28.1 °C) in July; high temperatures average 65.5 to 91.9 °F (18.6 to 33.3 °C) throughout the year. The city of Jacksonville usually averages only about 10 to 15 nights at or below freezing. Such cold weather is usually short-lived. The coldest temperature recorded at Jacksonville International Airport
4247-519: Is an American country singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has released 16 studio albums (11 for Curb Records , five for Big Machine Records and one for Arista Nashville ). 10 of those albums have reached number one on the Top Country Albums charts, with his 1994 breakthrough album Not a Moment Too Soon being the top country album of 1994. In total, McGraw's albums have produced 65 singles, 25 of which have reached number one on
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4384-641: Is primarily sand and clay rather than limestone, so few sinkholes develop; however, deep, large diameter sinkholes do occur. The architecture of Jacksonville varies in style. Few structures in the city center predate the Great Fire of 1901 . The city is home to one of the largest collections of Prairie School style buildings outside the Midwest. Following the Great Fire of 1901, Henry John Klutho came to influence generations of local designers with his works by both
4521-563: Is the Bank of America Tower , constructed in 1990 as the Barnett Center. It has a height of 617 ft (188 m) and includes 42 floors. Other notable structures include the 37-story 1 Independent Square (with its distinctive flared base making it the defining building in the Jacksonville skyline), originally built in 1972–1974 by the Independent Life and Accident Insurance Company, and
4658-619: Is traditionally divided into several amorphous areas, comprising large parts of Duval County. These are Northside , Westside , Southside , and Arlington , as well as the Jacksonville Beaches . Four municipalities have retained their own governments since consolidation; these are Baldwin and the three Jacksonville Beaches towns of Atlantic Beach , Neptune Beach , and Jacksonville Beach . Four of Jacksonville's neighborhoods, Avondale , Ortega , Springfield , and Riverside , have been identified as U.S. historic districts and are in
4795-605: The Billboard Hot 100 . The album's second single, " Don't Take the Girl ", became McGraw's first number one on the U.S. country charts, in addition to peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also "helped cement his image as a ruggedly good-looking guy with a sensitive side." By year's end, the third single from the album, " Down on the Farm " peaked at number 2; after that,
4932-539: The 3rd Florida Infantry . The St. John's Greys, the Milton Artillery, and Company H of 1st Florida Cavalry Regiment were also all formed by men from Jacksonville. Jacksonville was also a key supply point for hogs and cattle shipped from Florida to feed the Confederate forces. The city was blockaded by Union forces, who gained control of nearby Fort Clinch . Though no battles were fought in Jacksonville proper,
5069-461: The Billboard 200. It produced another four number one hits on the U.S. country charts with " Please Remember Me ", " Something Like That ", " My Best Friend ", and " My Next Thirty Years ". " Some Things Never Change " peaked at number 7 on the charts. McGraw also contributed a song for the Grammy-winning tribute album to Bob Wills entitled Ride With Bob . A cover of "Milk Cow Blues", this song
5206-666: The Billboard Hot Country charts. McGraw was selected as one of 30 artists to perform on " Forever Country ", a mash-up track of Take Me Home, Country Roads , On the Road Again and I Will Always Love You which celebrates 50 years of the CMA Awards . The album's third single, " How I'll Always Be " released to country radio on July 11, 2016. It reached number 3 on the Country Airplay in January 2017. On October 4, 2016, during
5343-749: The Chicago School , championed by Louis Sullivan , and the Prairie School of architecture, popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright . Jacksonville is also home to a notable collection of Mid-Century modern architecture. Local architects Robert C. Broward , Taylor Hardwick , and William Morgan adapted a range of design principles, including International style , Brutalism, Futurism and Organicism, all applied with an American interpretation generally referred to today as Mid-century modern design. The architecture firms of Reynolds, Smith & Hills (RS&H) and Kemp, Bunch & Jackson (KBJ) have also contributed
5480-704: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum titled Mississippi Woman, Louisiana Man , which celebrates the careers of both McGraw and Hill. McGraw released two major best-selling books in 2019, with the first co-written with "Pulitzer Prize" winner Jon Meacham which reached No. 2 on the New York Times Bestsellers list. Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation. New York: Random House. 2019. ISBN 978-0593132951 . His second book, "Grit and Grace", also reached No. 2 on
5617-536: The Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts. Three of these singles – " It's Your Love ", " Just to See You Smile ", and " Live Like You Were Dying " – were respectively the top country songs of 1997, 1998, and 2004 according to Billboard Year-End . He has also won three Grammy Awards , 14 Academy of Country Music awards, 11 Country Music Association (CMA) awards, 10 American Music Awards , and three People's Choice Awards . His Soul2Soul II Tour , which
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5754-578: The National Register of Historic Places . According to the Köppen climate classification , Jacksonville has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), with hot humid summers, and warm to mild and drier winters. Seasonal rainfall is concentrated in the warmest months from May through September, when brief but intense downpours with thunder and lightning are common, while the driest months are from November through April. Rainfall averages around 52 inches (1.3 m)
5891-522: The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies . In 1966, D'Agostino was a student at Terry Parker High School . She lived in the same apartment building as Tug McGraw, who was playing baseball for Jacksonville. When she became pregnant with McGraw as a teen, D'Agostino's parents sent her to Louisiana to live with relatives. Through his father, McGraw has two half-brothers, Mark and Matthew, and
6028-453: The PGA Tour headquarters located in nearby Ponte Vedra Beach . People from Jacksonville are known as Jacksonvillians and, informally, as Jaxsons or Jaxons (both derived from Jax, the shortened nickname for the city). The area of the modern city of Jacksonville has been inhabited for thousands of years. On Black Hammock Island in the national Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve ,
6165-491: The Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT), Florida's largest seaport by volume. Jacksonville's military bases and the nearby Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay form the third largest military presence in the United States. Significant factors in the local economy include services such as banking, insurance, healthcare and logistics. As with much of Florida, tourism is important to the Jacksonville area, particularly tourism related to golf with
6302-544: The Saturiwa , centered around the mouth of the St. Johns River . One early French map shows a village called Ossachite at the site of what is now downtown Jacksonville; this may be the earliest recorded name for that area. In 1562, French Huguenot explorer Jean Ribault charted the St. Johns River , calling it the River of May because that was the month of his discovery. Ribault erected
6439-506: The St. Johns River in the First Coast region of northeastern Florida, about 12 miles (19 kilometers) south of the Georgia state line (25 mi or 40 km to the urban core/downtown) and 350 miles (560 km) north of Miami . The Jacksonville Beaches communities are along the adjacent Atlantic coast. The area was originally inhabited by the Timucua people, and in 1564 was the site of
6576-700: The hot adult contemporary market. The song also spent a week at the top of the charts in the United Kingdom, becoming McGraw's first hit single in Britain and Nelly's third number one hit in the country after " Dilemma " and " My Place ". "Over and Over" also reached the top of the charts in Australia, New Zealand, and the Republic of Ireland, and the top 10 in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Romania, and Switzerland. Throughout
6713-454: The 200 charts and his ninth overall. His daughters can be heard singing the chorus during the last few seconds of the song on the video. During the Academy of Country Music awards show on May 15, 2007, McGraw performed a song titled " If You're Reading This ", which he co-wrote with The Warren Brothers . Several radio stations began to play the live recording of the song; as a result, it entered
6850-520: The 2005 NFL season, McGraw sang an alternate version of "I Like It, I Love It" every week during the season. The alternate lyrics, which changed each week, would make reference to plays during Sunday's games, and the song would be played alongside video highlights during halftime on Monday Night Football . Later in the year, McGraw became a minority owner of the Arena Football League 's Nashville Kats when majority owner Bud Adams (owner of
6987-449: The 28-floor Riverplace Tower . When this tower was completed in 1967, it was the tallest precast, post-tensioned concrete structure in the world. There are more than 500 neighborhoods within Jacksonville's vast area. These include Downtown Jacksonville and its surrounding neighborhoods, including LaVilla , Brooklyn , Riverside and Avondale , Springfield , Eastside , Mandarin , and San Marco . Additionally, greater Jacksonville
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#17328549719177124-617: The American country charts and it also peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. This song also eventually became the goal song for the Nashville Predators once they began their inaugural season and since then has been left unchanged. The album's next two singles, " Can't Be Really Gone " and " All I Want Is a Life " (its partial title track) both made the top 5 at numbers 2 and 5, respectively. The fourth single, " She Never Lets It Go to Her Heart ", gave McGraw his fourth number one on
7261-519: The British called the Cow Ford; these names reflected the use of the ford for moving cattle across the river there. The British introduced the cultivation of sugarcane , indigo , and fruits as cash crops on plantations , in addition to exporting lumber. A large number of British colonists who were "energetic and of good character" were given land grants in the region and emigrated to the region, becoming
7398-527: The Club ", " Memory Lane ", and " Two Steppin' Mind ". None made country Top 40 and the album itself did not chart. Both "Memory Lane" and "Tears in the Rain", another cut from the album, were co-written by Joe Diffie . "Memory Lane" had originally appeared on Keith Palmer 's self-titled 1991 debut album. McGraw's second album, entitled Not a Moment Too Soon , was much more successful than his self-titled debut, and it
7535-406: The French colony of Fort Caroline , one of the earliest European settlements in what is now the continental United States. Under British rule , a settlement grew at the narrow point in the river where cattle crossed, known as Wacca Pilatka to the Seminole and the Cow Ford to the British. A platted town was established there in 1822, a year after the United States gained Florida from Spain; it
7672-447: The NFL's Tennessee Titans ) was awarded the expansion franchise. In April 2006, McGraw and Hill began their 73-concert 55-city Soul2Soul II Tour , again to strong commercial acceptance. The tour grossed roughly $ 89 million and sold approximately 1.1 million tickets, making it the top-grossing tour in the history of country music. It was also named "Major Tour of the Year" by Pollstar , beating out such heavyweights as Madonna and
7809-414: The New York Times Bestsellers list. In February 2020, McGraw rejoined Big Machine Records, which he was previously signed to from 2011 to 2017. He released a new album, Here on Earth , on August 21, 2020. The "Here on Earth Tour" was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic . In January 2021, McGraw released the single " Undivided " with Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line , which was included on
7946-421: The Red Cross highlight important initiatives and response efforts. McGraw has helped out with charity events held by Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre . The Brett Favre Fourward Foundation has featured McGraw performing concerts during dinners and auctions that benefit children with disabilities in Wisconsin and Mississippi. One instance is recorded on Favre's official website. On July 12, 2007, it
8083-432: The Rolling Stones. In a special gesture, the couple donated all of the profits from their performance in New Orleans to Hurricane Katrina relief. McGraw, along with Kenny Chesney , contributed to a version of Tracy Lawrence 's song " Find Out Who Your Friends Are ", which can be found on Lawrence's album For the Love . Although the official single version features only Lawrence's vocals, many stations have opted to play
8220-400: The St. Johns River. Spain ceded Florida to the British in 1763 as part of the Treaty of Paris in the aftermath of the Seven Years' War (known as the French and Indian War on the North American front). The British soon constructed the King's Road connecting St. Augustine to Georgia . The road crossed the St. Johns River at a narrow point, which the Seminole called Wacca Pilatka and
8357-440: The Time " (with Faith Hill), " The Cowboy in Me ", and " Unbroken ". The singer provided harmony vocals for Jo Dee Messina 's song " Bring On the Rain ", which he also produced. That song topped the country charts. Hungry for more of his music, fans downloaded a version of his performance of the song "Things Change" from his appearance at the Country Music Association Awards Show. The song was played extensively on radio, becoming
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#17328549719178494-482: The Top 10 on the U.S. country charts, while "Do You Want Fries with That" and "My Old Friend" peaked at numbers 5 and 6, respectively. In late 2004, his unlikely duet with hip hop artist Nelly on " Over and Over " became a crossover hit, spending 10 weeks atop the top 40 chart. "Over and Over" brought McGraw a success he had never previously experienced on contemporary hit radio or R&B radio, and brought both artists success neither had previously experienced in
8631-416: The U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at No. 35. McGraw also produced the debut album of country music duo Halfway to Hazard . The duo's first single, "Daisy", peaked at No. 39 on the country charts in the summer of 2007. In the summer of 2007, McGraw and Hill toured together once again in the Soul2Soul 2007 tour. In the edition of January 18, 2008 of the USA Today newspaper, McGraw
8768-480: The U.S. country charts in 1996. Finishing off the singles was " Maybe We Should Just Sleep on It ", which peaked at number 4. In 1996, McGraw headlined the most successful country tour of the year, The Spontaneous Combustion Tour, with Faith Hill as his supporting act. Hill broke off her engagement to her former producer Scott Hendricks so that she and McGraw could start dating each other; they then married on October 6, 1996. The singer's fourth album, Everywhere
8905-406: The United States, suffered from many negative effects of rapid urban sprawl after World War II . The construction of federal highways essentially subsidized development of suburban housing, and wealthier, better established residents moved to newer housing in the suburbs. After World War II, the government of the city of Jacksonville began to increase spending to fund new public building projects in
9042-407: The Year award for 1997. At the 40th Grammy Awards, "It's Your Love" received two Grammy Award nominations for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals and Best Country Song. Both "It's Your Love" and "Just to See You Smile" were the number one country songs of 1997 and 1998 according to Billboard Year-End charts; "Just to See You Smile" also set a record for the longest run on the country charts at
9179-432: The album's fourth single, also its title track , became the singer's second number one song in early 1995. The fifth and final single " Refried Dreams " reached number 5. The album sold over 6 million copies, topping the Billboard 200 and Top Country Album charts. On the strength of this success, McGraw won Academy of Country Music awards for Album of the Year and Top New Male Vocalist in 1994. Billboard named Not
9316-427: The album's third single and a number 1 Country Airplay hit by the end of 2014. Following it was " Diamond Rings and Old Barstools ", a duet with Catherine Dunn. McGraw's eighth greatest hits album, Love Story , is a compilation of his twelve biggest love songs and two previously unreleased recordings. It was released exclusively through Walmart on February 4, 2014, by Curb Records. On August 10, 2015, McGraw released
9453-563: The area, and suffered minor damage from Tropical Storm Bonnie , which spawned a minor tornado. Jacksonville also suffered damage from 2008's Tropical Storm Fay , which crisscrossed the state, bringing parts of Jacksonville under darkness for four days. Fay damaged, but did not destroy, the Jacksonville Beach pier that was rebuilt after Floyd. On May 28, 2012, Jacksonville was hit by Tropical Storm Beryl , packing winds up to 70 mph (110 km/h), which made landfall near Jacksonville Beach . Hurricane Matthew passed 37 mi (60 km) to
9590-404: The attention of Curb Records in 1990. After cutting a demo single, McGraw gave a copy to his father. A man who was friends with Curb Records executives heard the demo while driving with Tug one day and recommended that Curb contact the young singer. Several weeks later, he was able to play his tape for Curb executives, after which they signed him to a recording contract. McGraw made his debut with
9727-429: The business district. The Walker Business College was opened c. 1916 in Jacksonville and advertised that it was the largest African American business school in the United States. During World War II , The U.S. Navy became a major employer and economic force, constructing three Navy bases in the city, while the U.S. Marine Corps established Blount Island Command. Jacksonville, like most large cities in
9864-453: The charts by selling 108,000 copies. The album includes the singles " Truck Yeah ", " One of Those Nights ", " Highway Don't Care " (a duet with Taylor Swift which also features Keith Urban on lead guitar), and " Southern Girl ". McGraw performed at the C2C: Country to Country festival in London on March 16, 2013. McGraw released a single titled " Lookin' for That Girl " in January 2014 as
10001-559: The city and county governments merged to create the Consolidated City of Jacksonville. Fire, police, health & welfare, recreation, public works, and housing & urban development were all combined under the new government. In honor of the occasion, then-Mayor Hans Tanzler posed with actress Lee Meredith behind a sign marking the new border of the "Bold New City of the South " at Florida 13 and Julington Creek. The consolidation created
10138-556: The city changed hands several times between Union and Confederate forces. In the Skirmish of the Brick Church in 1862, Confederates won their first victory in the state. However, Union forces captured a Confederate position at the Battle of St. Johns Bluff , and occupied Jacksonville in 1862. Slaves escaped to freedom in Union lines. In February 1864 Union forces left Jacksonville and confronted
10275-463: The city's purchase and refurbishing of the St. James Building , which is now used as Jacksonville's city hall . He was mayor in 1993 when Jacksonville was awarded its National Football League franchise, the Jacksonville Jaguars . They are the only major sports franchise in the city, making Jacksonville one of only two markets (the other one being Green Bay), and the only major city, to have
10412-729: The decade, earning Jacksonville the title of "Winter Film Capital of the World". However, the emergence of Hollywood as a major film production center ended the city's film industry. One movie studio site, Norman Studios , remains in Arlington ; it has been converted to the Jacksonville Silent Film Museum at Norman Studios. During this time, Jacksonville also became a banking and insurance center, with companies such as Barnett Bank , Atlantic National Bank , Florida National Bank , Prudential , Gulf Life, Afro-American Insurance, Independent Life and American Heritage Life thriving in
10549-522: The dispute over releasing his third Greatest Hits collection back in October 2008 without his permission. McGraw did not approve of the release. On November 30, 2010, Curb Records released his fourth greatest hits compilation, Number One Hits . On January 2, 2011, McGraw announced plans for his Emotional Traffic Tour featuring opening acts Luke Bryan and The Band Perry . Sirius XM announced on March 30, 2011, that they would be launching Tim McGraw radio,
10686-432: The east with winds of 110 miles per hour. It caused storm surge, extensive flooding of the Atlantic Ocean and St. Johns River, and wind damage; the storm knocked out power for 250,000 people. In 2017, Hurricane Irma passed 75 mi (121 km) to the west with 65 mph (100 km/h) winds. It caused severe storm surge and flooding, passing the flood record of Hurricane Dora in 1964. The City of Jacksonville has
10823-483: The families of 17 sailors following the terrorist attack on USS Cole , the guided-missile destroyer that suffered significant damage in the Gulf of Aden, Yemen on October 12, 2000. In the days immediately following Hurricane Katrina , McGraw who was raised in Mississippi , joined groups taking supplies to Gulfport, Mississippi . The two also hosted several charity concerts to benefit those who were displaced by
10960-580: The feel of a real band. All of the Dancehall Doctors have worked with McGraw since at least 1996. Their lineup includes: The album debuted at No. 2 on the country albums charts, Its fourth and fifth singles " Real Good Man " and " Watch the Wind Blow By " both climbed to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. " She's My Kind of Rain " peaked at No. 2 in 2003, and " Red Rag Top " reached number 5. The album also features
11097-523: The first English-speaking population in Florida. These colonists came from England, Georgia, South Carolina and Bermuda. British judges introduced the system of common law to Florida, resulting in the Floridian legal system utilizing concepts such as trial-by-jury , habeas corpus and county-based government. After their defeat in the American Revolutionary War , Britain returned control of
11234-559: The first country song to appear on the charts from a fully downloaded version. In 2002, McGraw bucked country music traditions by recording his seventh studio album Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors with his tour band The Dancehall Doctors. Unlike rock music—where it is commonplace for touring bands to provide the music on albums recorded by the artist they support, country albums are typically recorded with session musicians . McGraw chose to use his own touring band, in order to recognize their part in his success, and to capture some of
11371-533: The first such damage in the area since 2004. In September 2017, Hurricane Irma caused record-breaking floods in Jacksonville, with a severity not seen since 1846. As has been typical of other metropolitan areas across the country, suburban growth has continued around Jacksonville, where large areas of land were available for development, drawing more residents, businesses and jobs from the city. This has resulted in further demographic changes. The city's largest ethnic group, non-Hispanic white, declined from 75.8% of
11508-401: The guitar because he was so bad. McGraw followed his mother when she returned to Jacksonville, Florida , in 1987. After the move, he attended Florida Community College at Jacksonville for one term, and occasionally sat in with local bands. In 1989, on the day his hero Keith Whitley died, McGraw dropped out of college to head to Nashville and pursue a musical career. McGraw came to
11645-494: The husband and manager of the fictional country singer Kelly Canter (portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow ). In addition to his appearance in the film, McGraw's song "Me and Tennessee", a duet with Paltrow, was played during the closing credits and appears on the film's soundtrack . In 2015, McGraw appeared in Brad Bird 's Tomorrowland as Eddie Newton, a NASA engineer, and Casey Newton's (played by Britt Robertson ) father. 1883 ,
11782-400: The island include a 15,000 square foot, 8-bedroom main residence consisting of multiple pavilions connected by thatched-roof loggias. The home includes a lookout tower, and other buildings on the island consist of guest and worker housing for staff that live year-round on the island, yurts and maintenance buildings. The development of the island reportedly took a decade. The island and its home
11919-447: The label. Several days later, McGraw filed a counter suit against the label seeking advance payment and recording-fund reimbursement, unspecified damages, and a jury trial. A trial was scheduled to begin in July 2012. In November 2011, a judge granted McGraw permission to record music for another label, ending his relationship with Curb Records that began in 1990. A few hours after the ruling, Curb released " Better Than I Used to Be ",
12056-765: The largest urban fire in the southeastern United States. Architect Henry John Klutho was a primary figure in the reconstruction of the city. The first multi-story structure built by Klutho was the Dyal-Upchurch Building in 1902. The St. James Building , built on the previous site of the St. James Hotel that burned down, was built in 1912 as Klutho's crowning achievement. In the 1910s, northern film studios headquartered in New York City, Philadelphia, and Chicago were attracted to Jacksonville's warm climate, exotic landscapes, excellent rail access, and cheap labor. More than 30 silent film studios were established over
12193-475: The lead-off single to his second album for Big Machine. It was followed immediately by the announcement of the Sundown Heaven Town Tour . The album, titled Sundown Heaven Town , was released on September 16, 2014. Four months into its run, "Lookin' for That Girl" was withdrawn as a single and replaced with "Meanwhile, Back at Mama's", which features backing vocals from Hill. " Shotgun Rider " became
12330-480: The needed larger geographic tax base to improve services throughout the county. Voters outside the city limits rejected annexation plans in six referendums between 1960 and 1965. On August 27, 1960 , a white mob attacked civil rights demonstrators in Hemming Park with clubs. The police largely stood by. In 1962, a federal court ordered the city to prepare a plan for integration of public schools, in accordance with
12467-603: The northeast Louisiana area. From 1996 to 1999, McGraw hosted an annual New Year's Eve concert in Nashville with special guests including Jeff Foxworthy , the Dixie Chicks , and Martina McBride . The 1997 show raised over $ 100,000 for the Country Music Foundation Hall of Fame and Museum. Beginning in 1999, McGraw would pick select cities on each tour, and the night before he was scheduled to perform, would choose
12604-455: The only album released by The Clark Family Experience in 2000, and Halfway to Hazard 's 2007 self-titled debut album . McGraw's first acting appearance came in a 1997 episode of The Jeff Foxworthy Show , where he played Foxworthy's rival. In 2004, McGraw played a sheriff in Rick Schroder 's independent release Black Cloud . Later in the same year, McGraw received critical acclaim as
12741-505: The overbearing father of running back "Donald Billingsley" in the major studio Texas high school football drama Friday Night Lights . The Dallas Observer said the role was "played with unexpected ferocity by country singer Tim McGraw". The movie went on to gross over $ 60 million worldwide at the box office, and sold millions in the DVD market. Most recently, it was named one of the Top 50 High School Movies of All Time (No. 37) by Entertainment Weekly . McGraw's first lead role
12878-472: The population in 1970 to 55.1% by 2010. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 874.3 square miles (2,264 km ), making Jacksonville the largest city in land area in the contiguous United States ; of this, 86.66% (757.7 sq mi or 1,962 km ) is land and 13.34% (116.7 sq mi or 302 km ) is water. Jacksonville completely surrounds
13015-458: The postwar economic boom. Mayor W. Haydon Burns ' Jacksonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a sense of civic pride. Development of suburbs led to a growing middle class who lived outside the urban core. An increasing proportion of residents in Jacksonville's urban core had a higher than average rate of poverty, especially as businesses and jobs also migrated to
13152-702: The quality of life of children and adults with brain tumors. He supports the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, the David Foster Foundation, which helps families of children in need of organ transplants, and Musicians on Call, which brings music to hospital patients' bedsides. He also performs during dinners and auctions to benefit children with disabilities. Hill and McGraw gave the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society $ 375,000 (the entire gate receipts from one of their concerts) to assist
13289-638: The rich and famous. Visitors arrived by steamboat and later by railroad. President Grover Cleveland attended the Sub-Tropical Exposition in the city on February 22, 1888, during his trip to Florida. This highlighted the visibility of the state as a worthy place for tourism. The city's tourism, however, was dealt major blows in the late 19th century by yellow fever outbreaks. Extending the Florida East Coast Railway further south drew visitors to other areas. From 1893 to 1938, Jacksonville
13426-616: The ruling of the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education (1954). A study found schools were in poor condition and poorly equipped. On December 29, 1963, the Hotel Roosevelt fire killed 22 people, the highest one-day death toll in Jacksonville. On September 10, 1964, Hurricane Dora made landfall near St. Augustine , causing major damage to buildings in North Florida. Hurricane Dora
13563-423: The second single from Emotional Traffic . The album was released on January 24, 2012. In December 2011, McGraw released his first Christmas single, "Christmas All Over the World", on his own label StyleSonic Records. On May 21, 2012, however, he signed with Big Machine Records . McGraw's debut album for Big Machine, entitled Two Lanes of Freedom , was released on February 5, 2013. It debuted at number 2 on
13700-587: The singer's record of commercial success. The album's first single and its title track was dedicated to his father Tug McGraw , who died of a brain tumor earlier in the year, was an ode to living life fully and in the moment. The second single " Back When " was a paean to an easy nostalgia. In December 2019, McGraw spoke on stage at the annual End Well Symposium about why he wrote "Live Like You Were Dying" and his struggles with caregiving for his dying father. "Live Like You Were Dying" spent seven non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard and went on to become
13837-666: The single " What Room Was the Holiday In ", which was released on March 29, 1991, and did not enter the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart upon its release. In a 2001 retrospective on McGraw's career in Billboard , a former program director for Nashville station WSM-FM said that he added the song to the station's playlist because it showed "undeniable promise", while another former program director at WXTU in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , recalled that McGraw's debut single
13974-500: The soundtrack album, which was released by his record label, StyleSonic Records, in association with Curb Records and Fox 2000 films. It featured the closing credit song " My Little Girl ", one of the first two songs that McGraw recorded that he also co-wrote (the other being "I've Got Friends That Do", both of which were included on Greatest Hits Vol. 2 ). The song was nominated by the Broadcast Film Critics for "Best Song" in
14111-569: The state average spending of $ 372 per student. In 1964 all 15 of Duval County's public high schools lost their accreditation. This added momentum to proposals for government reform. Jacksonville Consolidation , led by J. J. Daniel and Claude Yates , began to win more support during this period, from both inner-city blacks, who wanted more involvement in government after passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 , that provided federal oversight and enforcement of their right to vote, and whites in
14248-550: The storm. Later in the year, the couple established the Neighbor's Keeper Foundation, which provides funding for community charities to assist with basic humanitarian services, in the event of a natural disaster, or for desperate personal circumstances. McGraw is also a member of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, to which various celebrities donate their time, skills, and fame, to help
14385-421: The suburbs, who wanted more services and more control over the central city. Lower taxes, increased economic development, unification of the community, better public spending, and effective administration by a more central authority were all cited as reasons for a new consolidated government. When a consolidation referendum was held in 1967, voters approved the plan with a 65 percent approval. On October 1, 1968,
14522-442: The suburbs. Given the postwar migration of residents, businesses, and jobs, the city's tax base declined. It had difficulty funding education, sanitation, and traffic control within the city limits. In addition, residents in unincorporated suburbs had difficulty obtaining municipal services, such as sewage and building code enforcement. In 1958, a study recommended the city of Jacksonville begin annexing outlying communities to create
14659-570: The territory to Spain in 1783 via the Peace of Paris . The settlement at the Cow Ford continued to grow. After Spain ceded the Florida Territory to the United States in 1821, American settlers on the north side of the Cow Ford decided to plan a town, laying out the streets and plats. They named the town Jacksonville, after celebrated war hero and first Territorial Governor (later U.S. president) Andrew Jackson . Led by Isaiah D. Hart , residents wrote
14796-495: The time, at 42 weeks. The album's other two singles, " One of These Days " and " For a Little While " both peaked at number 2. McGraw's fifth album, A Place in the Sun , continued his streak in 1999, debuting atop both the US country and pop album charts and selling 3 million copies. Over 251,000 of those copies were sold during its first week, making this the singer's first number 1 opener on
14933-573: The top country song of 2004 on the Billboard Year-End charts. It also became one of the most awarded records by winning ACM Single and Song of the Year, CMA Single and Song of the Year, and a Grammy. "Back When" went to number one on the country charts as well. The album produced three more singles with " Drugs or Jesus ", " Do You Want Fries with That ", and " My Old Friend ". "Drugs or Jesus" became McGraw's first single since 1993 to not ever reach within
15070-399: The town of Baldwin . Nassau County lies to the north, Baker County lies to the west, and Clay and St. Johns counties lie to the south. Jacksonville has a coast on the Atlantic Ocean with the Jacksonville Beaches . The city developed along both sides of the St. Johns River . The Trout River , a major tributary of the St. Johns River, is entirely within Jacksonville. Soil composition
15207-438: The version with McGraw and Chesney instead. McGraw released his eleventh studio album, Let It Go , on March 27, 2007. The album's first single, " Last Dollar (Fly Away) ", peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart. This marked McGraw's first No. 1 single since "Back When" in late 2004. The album debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Album charts, marking his fourth No. 1 album on
15344-444: Was "terrible" but that he booked the singer to make an appearance at the station due to his father's fame. Two years later in April 1993, McGraw released his debut album Tim McGraw , which was commercially unsuccessful and did not sell well. This is his only studio album not to achieve a music recording sales certification or to enter the Top Country Albums charts. Three more singles were released from Tim McGraw : " Welcome to
15481-484: Was 7 °F (−14 °C) on January 21, 1985 . Jacksonville has recorded three days with measurable snow since 1911, most recently a one-inch (2.5 cm) snowfall in December 1989 and flurries in December 2010. Jacksonville has only received one direct hit from a hurricane since 1871. The rarity of direct strikes is attributed to chance. However, the city has experienced hurricane or near-hurricane conditions more than
15618-663: Was 971,319, while the population of Duval County was about 1 million. After consolidation, Jacksonville became the most populous city in Florida and the Southeastern United States , and the largest in the South outside the state of Texas. With a population of 1,733,937, the Jacksonville metropolitan area ranks as Florida's fourth-largest metropolitan region. The metropolitan area consists of Clay County, St. Johns County, Nassau County, and Baker County. Jacksonville straddles
15755-502: Was a minority owner of the Arena Football League 's Nashville Kats . McGraw has been married to singer Faith Hill since 1996 and is the eldest son of former MLB pitcher Tug McGraw . Samuel Timothy McGraw was born in Delhi, Louisiana , the only child of Elizabeth "Betty" Ann D'Agostino, a waitress from Jacksonville, Florida , and Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. , a pitcher for the minor league Jacksonville Suns and future star pitcher for
15892-550: Was also a member of the FFA in high school. Following high school graduation, he attended Northeast Louisiana University on a baseball scholarship, where he was a pre-law major and pledged as a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. A knee injury sustained while playing baseball for the college prevented him from pursuing a professional career in sports. While in college, McGraw learned to play guitar and would frequently perform and sing for money. He has claimed his roommates often hid
16029-417: Was and she took him to meet the elder McGraw for the first time. Tug McGraw denied the parentage for seven years until Tim was 18 years old. After that time, the two formed a relationship and remained close until the former baseball star died in 2004. As a child, McGraw played competitive sports, including baseball, even before the knowledge of who his father was and his professional baseball career. McGraw
16166-732: Was done in partnership with his wife, Faith Hill , is one of the highest-grossing tours in country music history, and one of the top five among all genres of music. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time . McGraw has ventured into acting, with supporting roles in The Blind Side , Friday Night Lights , The Kingdom , Tomorrowland , Four Christmases , flashback scenes in 2 episodes of Yellowstone (American TV series) , and The Shack as well as lead roles in Flicka (2006), Country Strong (2010), and 1883 (2021). He
16303-426: Was featured in the July 2017 issue of Architectural Digest . The island is completely off grid and self sufficient with generators and a desalination plant. Provisions are shipped in by barge. Access to the island is by boat, seaplane or private airstrip. This Bahamian location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy McGraw (born May 1, 1967)
16440-737: Was his first solo outing in nearly three years. Also in May 2008, he debuted a new song in his follow-up to Let It Go at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California. In July 2008, the album's sixth single and its title track, " Let It Go ", was released to country radio. Following that, a seventh single, " Nothin' to Die For ", entered the Country charts at No. 57 in late December. McGraw released his third greatest-hits package, Greatest Hits 3 on October 7, 2008. The album features 12 tracks. McGraw
16577-433: Was in the 2006 film Flicka , which was released in theaters October 20, 2006. In the remake of the classic book My Friend Flicka , McGraw played the father, Rob, costarring with Alison Lohman and Maria Bello . The family-friendly movie debuted in the top 10 list and has grossed over $ 25 million at the box office. McGraw again achieved critical acclaim for his acting. Shortly before Flicka opened, McGraw received
16714-463: Was killed in the terrorist attack that is the centerpiece of the movie. On November 22, 2008, McGraw made his first appearance on Saturday Night Live . He also played "Dallas McVie" in Four Christmases . McGraw appeared in the 2009 film The Blind Side as Sean Tuohy , husband of Sandra Bullock 's character, Leigh Anne Tuohy . The Blind Side is based on the true story of Michael Oher ,
16851-457: Was made public that McGraw while in Grand Rapids, Michigan for a performance, donated $ 5,000 to Kailey Kozminski, the 3-year-old daughter of Officer Robert Kozminski, a Grand Rapids police officer who was killed on July 8, 2007, while responding to a domestic disturbance. In April 2023, McGraw surprised rising country star Brandon Davis, whom he previously brought on tour with him in 2022, with
16988-401: Was named after Andrew Jackson , the first military governor of the Florida Territory and seventh President of the United States. Harbor improvements since the late 19th century have made Jacksonville a major military and civilian deep-water port . Its riverine location facilitates Naval Station Mayport , Naval Air Station Jacksonville , the U.S. Marine Corps Blount Island Command , and
17125-518: Was one of the few landmarks to survive the fire. Governor William Sherman Jennings declared martial law and sent the state militia to maintain order; on May 17, municipal authority resumed. It is said the glow from the flames could be seen in Savannah, Georgia , and the smoke plumes seen in Raleigh, North Carolina . Known as the " Great Fire of 1901 ", it was one of the worst disasters in Florida history and
17262-497: Was one of the top tours of any genre in the U.S. It was also the leading country tour of 2000. While in Buffalo, New York , McGraw and Kenny Chesney became involved in a scuffle with police officers after Chesney attempted to ride a police horse. McGraw came to Chesney's aid after police officers nearby believed the horse was being stolen and tried to arrest him. The two were arrested and charged with assault but were later cleared. During
17399-515: Was recorded as a duet with Asleep at the Wheel , whom he had met while performing together at the George Strait Country Music Festival. McGraw recorded two more duets with his wife in the late-1990s, both of which appeared on her albums. " Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me ", from her multi-platinum-certified 1998 album Faith , reached the Top 5 of the US country charts. Her follow-up album, 1999's Breathe , featured " Let's Make Love ", which won
17536-542: Was released as the album's lead single on March 10, 2023. It reached number 2 on the U.S. Country Airplay chart. Three months after releasing Standing Room Only , McGraw surprise-released a six-track EP , Poet's Resumé on November 21, 2023. McGraw has occasionally served as a record producer in collaboration with Byron Gallimore , who has co-produced all of his albums. The two co-produced Jo Dee Messina 's self-titled debut , as well as her next two albums, I'm Alright and Burn . McGraw and Gallimore also produced
17673-487: Was released in 1997. It topped the country charts as well and reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200, selling 4 million copies. The album spawned six singles. Four of those singles - " It's Your Love " (a duet with Faith Hill ), the title track , " Where the Green Grass Grows ", and " Just to See You Smile " - reached number one on the country charts. The Country Music Association awarded Everywhere its Album of
17810-514: Was released on April 25, 2008. At the 2007 50th Annual Grammy Awards, McGraw received 5 nominations including Best Country Album (for Let It Go ), Best Country Song (both for " If You're Reading This " and " I Need You "), Best Country Collaboration with Vocals (with "I Need You"), and Best Male Country Vocal Performance (with "If You're Reading This"). In May 2008, he hit the road with the Live Your Voice tour. The mainly-outdoor arena concert tour
17947-400: Was seen by an estimated 86 million viewers. The first notable retail transaction involving physical goods was paid on May 22, 2010, by exchanging 10,000 mined BTC for two pizzas delivered from a Papa John's in Jacksonville, Florida. Laszlo Hanyecz, who lives in Jacksonville, created a thread on an online forum offering the bitcoins to anyone who would order him two pizzas. Jeremy Sturdivant,
18084-445: Was set to debut a new song at the 2009 ACM Awards, but then canceled his performance; he was replaced by Blake Shelton , who sang " She Wouldn't Be Gone ". McGraw's twelfth studio album, Southern Voice , was released October 20, 2009, and led by the single " It's A Business Doing Pleasure With You ", which was shipped to radio outlets in late June 2009. Southern Voice was argued to be McGraw's last album for Curb Records, following
18221-516: Was stated to be featured on the Def Leppard album Songs from the Sparkle Lounge , having also co-written the first single, "Nine Lives", with Def Leppard band members Joe Elliott , Phil Collen , and Rick Savage . The unusual pairing goes back to 2006 when McGraw joined Def Leppard onstage for the song " Pour Some Sugar On Me ", and then collaborated on the song "Nine Lives" afterward. The album
18358-425: Was the largest city by area in the contiguous United States as of 2020, and became the 10th largest city by population in 2023. City-county consolidation greatly increased Jacksonville's official population and extended its boundaries, placing most of Duval County's population within the new municipal limits; Jacksonville grew to 900 square miles (2,300 km ). As of July 2022 , Jacksonville's population
18495-419: Was the best-selling country album of 1994. Its first single, " Indian Outlaw ", sparked controversy, as critics argued that it presented Native Americans in a patronizing way. Some radio stations even chose not to play it. However, the controversy helped spur sales, and the song became McGraw's first Top 10 entry on the U.S. country charts after getting as high as number 8. The song also peaked at number 15 on
18632-470: Was the first recorded hurricane to make a direct hit to North Florida. In the mid-1960s, corruption scandals arose among city and some county officials, who were mainly part of a traditional white Democratic network that had dominated politics for the decades since the disenfranchisement of most African Americans at the turn of the 20th century which effectively hollowed out the Republican Party. After
18769-572: Was the site of the Florida Old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Home ; it operated a nearby cemetery. On May 3, 1901, downtown Jacksonville was ravaged by a fire that started as a kitchen fire. Spanish moss at a nearby mattress factory was quickly engulfed in flames and enabled the fire to spread rapidly. In a mere eight hours, it swept through 146 city blocks, destroyed over 2,000 buildings, left about 10,000 homeless and killed seven residents. The Confederate Monument in Hemming Park
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