Tim McGraw To Release New Song ‘I Called Mama’

Tim McGraw is set to release his first new music since returning to Big Machine Records earlier this year. A tribute to mothers, the new song is called "I Called Mama" and will be out on May 8, 2020.

Tim said, “On the one hand this song is literally, ‘Hey, call your mom.’ On the other hand, you look at a time like this, there are real hardships for everyone, and it’s a great reminder that hearing someone’s voice who knows you and loves you can help you get through anything. I think it’s at these very difficult times that music can help and the power of a song can give someone a moment of clarity or comfort, or just a smile. Especially now, when we seem to need it more than ever.”

The single will launch with a lyric video containing some never-before-seen footage of Tim as a baby with his mom.

Also, McGraw has asked fans to send in videos and photos of their moms to be included in the larger scale music video releasing later this month. He said, “Mothers definitely deserve to be honored more than one day a year. We’ve have had such an incredible response of people sharing their special Mama videos, we are going to get you something really special in a few weeks.”

Tim posted to Instagram, "Now more than ever, I’ve been reminded of the importance of human connection in our lives. 'I Called Mama' is a song about connecting back to what grounds us when life shakes us up. We should all call Mama more often… or whoever those people in our lives are that keep us connected to what really matters. This song really hits home for me, and I hope it does for you, too. Pre-add and pre-save the song now so you can be the first to listen when it drops. Available 5.8 #ICALLEDMAMA."