Tim McGraw Weighed Retirement Amid Physical and Emotional Toll Left From Health Struggles

At a recent concert, the country music star told fans he contemplated ‘walking away’ following a series of back and knee surgeries.

Tim McGraw performs onstage during the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sept. 20, 2025. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartRadio

Grammy-award-winning country music star Tim McGraw revealed he considered retirement after a number of health setbacks left him questioning the future of his career.

During a tour stop at the Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, California, on Oct. 25, McGraw, 58, explained the physical challenges he had to overcome in recent years and the emotional impact he struggled with as a result.