Tim McGraw Mourns Devastating Personal Loss

‘I know you will be looking down with a smile.’

Country star Tim McGraw shared a heartfelt tribute to a close friend on June 14 after learning about his death.

McGraw shared a throwback photo of himself with music executive Mike Borchetta and his wife Martha on his Instagram, beginning his emotional statement by saying, “I am saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary music executive, Mike Borchetta.”

“I came to Nashville the day my hero Keith Whitley died – on a Greyhound bus with only the clothes on my back, a guitar and a big dream. About as green as they come. I was able to get a meeting with Mike while he was working at Curb Records,” he went on, talking about how he and Borchetta first crossed paths.

McGraw said, “He pretty much said we are signing you on the spot. I will be forever grateful for his belief in me,” before writing the heartbreaking sendoff, “Gonna miss seein’ ya at my shows but I know you will be looking down with a smile. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace my friend.”

Fans shared support after hearing about McGraw’s loss, with comments like, “Sorry Tim for your loss he looks like a kind man bless his family,” “So sorry for your loss, brother,” and “So sorry to hear this.”

“Oh man this breaks my heart what a legend,” wrote another after learning the news, while someone else said, “Sending love ❤️.”