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Tim McGraw Upset By His Own CD Release

Although Curb Records released Tim McGraw's third greatest hits package last week, McGraw wants fans to know he had nothing to do with the collection, and he's unhappy about its release.

"I am saddened and disappointed that my label chose to put out another hits album instead of new music," McGraw said in a statement released Tuesday.

McGraw has been working on a new studio album for more than a year, and he debuted three new songs on this year's Live Your Voice Tour. While it was his desire to have a new record out this fall, Curb decided instead to release a collection of hits, thereby extending McGraw's recording contract term.

"I've only had one studio album since my last hits package. It has to be just as confusing to the fans as it is to me," writes the country superstar. "I had no involvement in the creation or presentation of this record. Sure, I love the songs and I don't want to take anything away from all the creative people who were a part of making those records. But the whole concept is an embarrassment to me as an artist. In the spirit of an election year, I would simply say to my fans 'I'm Tim McGraw and I don't approve their message.'"

Curb Records Executive Vice President and General Manager Dennis Hannon insists McGraw was not in the dark about the album's release. He says he had "numerous conversations" with the country singer's representatives about "all aspects" of McGraw's 'Greatest Hits 3.'

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billlawrencefan

I think those that don't know how the music business really works need to shut their mouths! Don't jump on Tim for this and start talking about how much money he will still make. You have NO idea. Go to your local Barnes and Nobel and get a book about how the music business works then kindly shove your foot in your mouth for speaking!

October 21 2008 at 11:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tab

If Tim McGraw's music "stinks", you must be tone deaf!
I can understand his being upset and I can't wait until his new songs are released.
But heck, if he's got enough GREATEST HITS for THREE releases, then thank God there are people out there who can appreciate a fantastic voice when they hear one!

October 21 2008 at 12:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tom Simek

Tim McGraw has stunk since "Live Like You Were Dying". If he didn't do another greatest hits, there would be another crappy duet with his wife, Faith Hill. His music has gone down hill and all that's left are his hits. He used to be the rebel, now he is a sell-out.

October 20 2008 at 8:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
missjadedfortune

Maybe they were just being polite instead of telling him the new music sucks! They knew that the old stuff would sell better than the new stuff, it's thier job to make as much as possible off an album. It's all about what makes the most money. Smart thing would have been to tell them to stick it, let his contract expire, then taken his talent elsewhere. Sounds like they just wanted to lock him into a new contract.

October 18 2008 at 3:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Hilary

I'd be pissed too. It looks kinda lazy to just keep putting out Greatest Hits albums. At least that's what I would assume-they dont feel like makin new songs so they keep puttin out hits-and I think he has a right to be mad. He was workin on a new album, then they went ahead and released a buncha crap that's probably still gettin hella play on the radio!

October 17 2008 at 8:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mabspurlock

hey tim i just want to say i love your music and cant wait for new stuff,however the higher ups decide what is what same as the election.you would be a better pres.than what are options are now

October 17 2008 at 8:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kellsone

I'm pretty sure Tim is still taking his share of money from the sales of this cd. If he really wanted nothing to do with it, he should donate all the money raised from the sale of this cd to charity.

October 17 2008 at 9:16 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
madazkat

Maybe now we know why Toby Keith and others have started their own labels. If you like a singers music or not you need to remember that the music is like their child. Kat

October 15 2008 at 2:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Melabbo

Neal, you're a jackass...Tim has every right to be upset over this, as we the fans had to pay 8-10.00 for only 2 new songs. The others were on his previous albums. I will always be a loyal Tim fan.

October 15 2008 at 12:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Neal

I wouldn't give you a cent for his new music....I will give him credit for the earlier cd's he has put out...Now he can keep his junk music...Why do ya thank his wife aint singin' anymore??? Country music was just a steppin' stone to her "POP" days that didn't work out so well either.

October 22 2008 at 4:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lucky

the people who are so critical on these blogs, are the one who are probabaly just negative and sad in there own lives

October 15 2008 at 12:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply