Celebrate the Heart of Country, Americana, and Roots Music!

Drop Us A Line, Y'all

Y'all interested in advertising, partnering up, contributing stories, joining our team, or just got a question? Well, don't be shy, drop us a line!

Follow Us

5 Quick Facts You Should Know About Faith Hill

Faith Hill Facts
by
  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Audrey Faith Perry, better known by her stage name Faith Hill, is one of the most popular country performers of all time. And in the 1990s, her pop-country sound helped her achieve enormous global success. The mother of three has sold more than 40 million albums globally and has been honored with 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, three CMA Awards, and five Grammy Awards. With her Soul2Soul II Tour with her husband Tim McGraw in 2006, she also holds the record for one of the most successful country tours ever.

RELATED: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill – How Did Their Relationship Start?

Here are 5 facts about the Mississippi girl that you might not be aware of: 

1. She was adopted at birth.

Faith Hill‘s biological mother gave her up for adoption after she was born. Couple Ted and Edna Perry took her in. Hill found her biological mother when she was an adult, although she does not recall the meeting being particularly pleasant. 

2. Even at a young age, she had always known that she wanted to be a singer. 

When Elvis Presley performed at the Mississippi Coliseum in 1975, 7-year-old Hill was there and got to sing with the legend. She described the experience as surreal, as if she and Elvis were the only two present. After the show, that was when she first realized her desire to be a performer. She even admitted that she used to dream that she was Elvis Presley’s daughter.

3. Having a concert after a tobacco spitting contest? The worst ever.

RELATED: What Are Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s Net Worth Combined?

Faith Hill believes that the performance she gave following a tobacco spitting competition was one for the books, because it was her worst one ever. During the competition, participants shot at a tobacco spittoon on stage, with many missing their target. Hill entered the stage to perform immediately after the stage was cleaned with towels. 

4. She used to be a McDonald’s employee.

Hill started working at a McDonald’s when she was 16 years old, doing everything from serving customers to cleaning the restaurant and working the register. Before breaking into the music scene, she also had jobs selling t-shirts and managing a music publishing company. 

5. She was carrying her first child with Tim McGraw during the filming of “It’s Your Love” music video.

A lot of Faith Hill songs are considered a crowd favorite, just like her very first song with husband Tim McGraw entitled “It’s Your Love,” which was released on McGraw’s 1997 album, “Everywhere.” Hill was already expecting their first child, a daughter named Gracie, when the two decided to film the video. While still dating, the couple agreed to record the song after hearing it for the first time. They later got married in October 1996.

RELATED: 5 Fun Facts About Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Kids You Should Know

Over the past decades, everybody has probably heard of Faith Hill’s name. With tens of millions of records sold, numerous No. 1 hits, and nearly every major award in the industry, she is indeed one of the best-selling female country performers in history. Given her enormous success, it is obvious why America views her as the country’s best country singer ever.

Latest Stories

Mark Herndon plays drums on stage with a smile, wearing sunglasses and a bandana, representing his longtime role with country supergroup Alabama despite feeling like an outsider.

He Was Alabama’s Drummer for Years But Mark Herndon Says He Was Never Treated Like He Belonged

He played the beat behind the biggest country band in the world, but they made sure he knew his place. Off to the side. Mark Herndon was the guy in ...

The Dixie Chicks pose in front of an American flag in white T-shirts, with the words "FREE SPEECH" written on their arms—capturing the controversial moment that reshaped their career after 2003.

Whatever Happened to the Dixie Chicks After They Crossed the Line in 2003?

They weren’t canceled. They self-destructed and dared people to cheer for it. Back in 2003, the Dixie Chicks were sitting on top of the world. They were country music’s biggest ...

Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard perform on stage together in 2015, each playing a guitar and singing into microphones, proving their legendary status with the success of their album Django and Jimmie.

On This Day in 2015, Willie and Merle Proved They Still Ran the Damn Game With “Django and Jimmie”

You can’t kill country legends, especially when they roll into town smoking pot and topping charts. On June 11, 2015, “Django and Jimmie” officially climbed to Number One on the ...

Hank Williams performs “Lovesick Blues” at the Grand Ole Opry in 1949, standing at the WSM microphone in a pinstripe suit and cowboy hat, holding an acoustic guitar during his historic debut.

On This Day in 1949, Hank Williams Stepped on the Opry Stage and Blew the Damn Roof Off

They tried to keep him out, but when Hank Williams finally hit the Grand Ole Opry stage, country music would never be the same. June 11, 1949. The Ryman Auditorium ...

John Foster, Breanna Nix, and IAMKNOWN sit on a front porch singing a heartfelt acoustic rendition of “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” with John playing guitar and all three pouring raw emotion into the harmony.

John Foster, Breanna Nix, and IAMKNOWN Team Up for a Soul-Crushing Take on “Go Rest High on That Mountain”

They didn’t win American Idol, but this performance says otherwise. John Foster, Breanna Nix, and IAMKNOWN reunited after the American Idol finale to deliver a stripped-down, straight-from-the-gut version of Vince ...

Miss Kay Robertson is struggling after Phil’s death, facing serious health issues and grief that cuts deep after 60 years of love, loss, and shared life.

Miss Kay Robertson ‘Not in the Best of Health’ After Phil’s Death According to Son Willie

She’s been with the same man for sixty years, and now she’s waking up every morning wondering why the damn house is so quiet. Phil Robertson is gone, and Miss ...

Trisha Yearwood performs passionately on stage in a black fringe dress, set to headline a benefit concert in Santa Barbara supporting first responders and wildfire-affected musicians.

Trisha Yearwood Set to Take the Stage in Santa Barbara to Raise Funds for First Responders

Country powerhouse Trisha Yearwood is heading west, and she’s bringing some real heart with her. The three-time Grammy winner has been tapped to headline the 2025 One805LIVE! benefit concert, an ...

Faith Hill beams backstage at CMA Fest 2025 in her first public appearance in two years, wearing a wide-brim hat and leather jacket while chatting with friends.

Faith Hill Stuns With Her First Public Appearance in Two Years After Stepping Out of the Spotlight

It’s been a long time since Faith Hill showed up where fans least expected her, especially without a microphone in hand. CMA Fest 2025 brought out just about everyone in ...

Faith Hill waves to the crowd on stage in a white dress, fueling speculation about her quiet retirement from country music after years of absence from the spotlight.

Did Faith Hill Quietly Step Away From Country Music? The Biggest Sign Yet She’s Retired

There’s going quiet, and then there’s straight-up ghosting a whole genre. Faith Hill hasn’t just taken a break from country music. She’s vanished. One of the biggest names in the ...

John Foster plays guitar while Breanna Nix sings during an emotional duet teaser of “I Told You So.” The casual, intimate setting highlights their raw talent and rising country chemistry.

John Foster and Breanna Nix Tease “I Told You So” Cover and Now Everyone’s Begging for the Full Song

Sometimes, a 30-second clip is all it takes to bring the internet to its knees. John Foster and Breanna Nix, the two rising country standouts who made a splash on ...