Tim Mcgraw's White T-Shirt: A Signature Style Statement

Tim McGraw is an American country music artist with a vast collection of merchandise, including T-shirts. One of his T-shirts features a barbecue stain, inspired by his song Something Like That, in which the narrator reminisces about a past love and recalls a barbeque stain on [his] white tee shirt. This T-shirt design has become a popular item among fans, with several variations available on Amazon and Redbubble.

The song Something Like That

"Something Like That" is a song by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was written by Nashville lyricists Rick Ferrell and Keith Follesé and released in June 1999 as the second single from McGraw's album "A Place in the Sun". The song recounts a youthful experience of falling in love for the first time at seventeen.

In the song, the narrator describes seeing a woman at a county fair on Labor Day weekend when he is seventeen. Five years later, he sees her again on a plane while heading to Mardi Gras. The song's chorus includes the memorable line, "I had a barbecue stain on my white t-shirt," which has become a popular reference in merchandise and culture.

The song's bridge conveys the idea that a love can never be forgotten, no matter the time passed or distance between two people. This theme is reflected in the story, as the narrator encounters his first love again after a long period of time.

"Something Like That" was well-received by critics and fans, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also ranked #110 on Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time list in 2024.

The song has had several releases, including an acoustic version by McGraw in 2020 and a pop-punk cover by singer-songwriter Alex Melton featuring Ryan Scott Graham of the band State Champs.

Tim McGraw's official merchandise

Clothing

• T-shirts: The collection includes a variety of T-shirts with different designs, such as the "Barbecue Stain White T-Shirt" and "Barbecue Stain White Crop T-Shirt," which reference the song "Something Like That." Other T-shirt designs include "McGraw Vintage Turbo Tonkin' T-Shirt", "Humble and Kind Onesie", "McGraw Climbing Club T-Shirt", "Live Like Sunset T-Shirt", "Something Like That T-Shirt", "SRO Tour Camp Stripe T-Shirt", and "Humble & Kind T-Shirt."
• Jackets: The official merchandise also offers a "Patch Sherpa Denim Jacket" for a stylish outerwear option.
• Hoodies: For a cozier choice, there is the "Live Like You Were Dying Hoodie."
• Fleece: The "Humble & Kind Women's Fleece" is a comfortable and stylish option.

Accessories

• Tote Bags: The collection features two tote bag designs: the "LLYWD Glitter Tote Bag" and the "Humble & Kind Black Tour Tote Bag."
• Mugs: Coffee and tea enthusiasts can enjoy their favourite beverages in the "McGraw Climbing Club Mug" or the "Humble & Kind '24 Mug."
• Hats: The "McGraw Distressed Dad Hat" is a fashionable and functional accessory.

Home Decor

• Vinyl and Book Edition: A unique offering is the LLYWD VINYL + BOOK EDITION, which is personally autographed by Tim McGraw himself.
• Ornaments: During the holiday season, fans can decorate their homes with the "Gold Acrylic Lyric Ornament" and "Red Acrylic Lyric Ornament".
• Posters: The "Black Fumanchu Tour Poster" is a great addition to any fan's collection.
• Wall Art: For those looking to decorate their walls, there is the "Tim McGraw Unframed Wall Art Print," which makes a great gift for country music lovers.

Unofficial Tim McGraw merchandise

Tim McGraw's hit song "Something Like That" recounts the narrator's experience of falling in love for the first time at seventeen. The song includes the memorable line "I had a barbecue stain on my white t-shirt", which has inspired a range of unofficial merchandise.

Other unofficial merchandise includes t-shirts with the lyrics "something like that" and "live like you were dying", as well as those with the phrase "always stay humble and kind", which is the title of another Tim McGraw song. These t-shirts also come in men's and women's styles and have received positive reviews.

In addition to t-shirts, other unofficial merchandise includes wall art with Tim McGraw quotes and unframed wall art prints.

The song's music video

The music video for "Something Like That" was directed by Scott Scovill and produced by Moo TV. It premiered on CMT on July 2, 1999, during The CMT Delivery Room and features McGraw on tour.

The song, written by Rick Ferrell and Keith Follesé, recounts a man's experience of falling in love for the first time at seventeen. He sees a woman at a county fair and, five years later, encounters her again on a plane while heading to Mardi Gras. The chorus, with its memorable hook, "I had a barbecue stain on my white t-shirt", describes the man's first impression of the woman, "killing him" in her miniskirt. The bridge conveys how a first love can never be forgotten, no matter the time passed or distance between two people.

The video's release followed the song's success on the US Billboard charts, where it reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at number 28 on the Hot 100. According to Nielsen BDS, it was the top-played radio single in any genre during the 2000s.

The song's commercial performance

Tim McGraw's "Something Like That" became a commercial success. Despite not being initially slated to be a single, the song was released in June 1999 as the second single from McGraw's album "A Place in the Sun". It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart and peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it a minor crossover hit.

The song was based on co-writer Rick Ferrell's memories of going to the local county fair in his youth in Ohio. Ferrell is said to have developed the song's central piano melody before joining forces with co-writer Keith Follesé, who added details to the song.

"Something Like That" recounts the narrator's experience of falling in love for the first time at seventeen. The song's memorable chorus hook, "I had a barbecue stain on my white t-shirt", earned the song the nickname "BBQ Stain".

According to Nielsen BDS, "Something Like That" was the top-played radio single in any musical genre in the 2000s with 487,343 spins from January 1, 2000, to December 17, 2009. The song received positive reviews from critics, with Natalie Nichols of the Los Angeles Times calling it "a breezy recollection of young love" with "clever turns of phrase". Ed Masley of The Arizona Republic described the song as "feel-good" and reminiscent of the work of Tom Petty. Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song an A grade, praising its "vivid, detail-laden approach" and its "sprightly piano hook, toe-tapping rhythm, and wildly catchy singalong-friendly chorus".

In 2024, Rolling Stone ranked "Something Like That" at #110 on its 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time list.

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