Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Tim McGraw Heads to PBS!!!

Tim McGraw will help usher in the new season of "Soundstage." For his episode McGraw showcases several songs from his latest CD, "Southern Voice," and also performs other hits and fan favorites. His set includes the new tunes "If I Died Today" and "I'm Only Jesus," while he also sings "Live Like You Were Dying," "Good Girls," and "Still." In addition to McGraw's episode, which will mark the show's return on January 21st, the upcoming run of the PBS music series features a number of country stars.

Emmylou Harris is featured along with Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, and Buddy Miller in an installment scheduled to debut February 4th. Lynyrd Skynyrd is featured a week later, performing such Southern rock classics as "Sweet Home Alabama," "Gimme Three Steps," "Simple Man," and "Freebird." McGraw's wife is showcased in "Faith Hill Greatest Hits." Hill performs her best-known material, including "This Kiss," "The Way You Love Me," and "Breathe." Willie Nelson wraps up the upcoming slate of shows.

PBS "Soundstage" Schedule

January 21 - "Tim McGraw"
January 28 - "The Fray"
February 4 - "Three Girls and Their Buddy," featuring Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, and Buddy Miller
February 11 - "Lynyrd Skynyrd"
February 18 - "Faith Hill Greatest Hits"
February 25 - "Willie Nelson"