Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s daughter Gracie marks Pride: ‘I love being queer’

Gracie McGraw Proudly Embraces Queer Identity During Pride Month

Gracie McGraw, daughter of legendary country music artists Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, is using Pride Month to speak openly about her identity and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. The 28-year-old singer and actor took to social media to express her pride in being queer and to set the record straight regarding her long-standing openness about her sexuality.

“Happy freaking Pride. I love being queer,” McGraw wrote in a vibrant Instagram Story celebrating the start of Pride Month, which takes place throughout June. Her post quickly caught the attention of several media outlets and tabloids, with some describing it as a “coming out.”

In response, Gracie addressed the headlines directly, making it clear that her post was not a revelation but rather a reaffirmation of her existing identity. She emphasized that she has always been out and proud, and that her message was meant to celebrate Pride and uplift others

“Let me be VERY clear here… I’ve been an out and proud queer, bisexual woman and I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she wrote in a follow-up message. “I have and will always be very vocal about my support of LGBTQIA+ rights and the community.”

Gracie went on to thank the media for unintentionally amplifying her message and bringing attention to Pride Month. However, she also used the moment to speak about the challenges many LGBTQ+ individuals face, particularly those who do not receive support from their families or communities.

“So many people out there don’t have the support, love, or understanding from their families when it comes to their sexuality or gender identity,” she continued. “But just know that there is a beautiful community out there that loves you and cares about and for you!”

She ended her message with words of compassion and encouragement:

“Check on your people and keep safe out there. Give love to each other.”

In addition to celebrating her own identity, Gracie acknowledged the roots of Pride, reminding her followers of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a pivotal event in LGBTQ+ history that took place after a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. The uprising, led largely by transgender women of color, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, ignited the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement and led to the first Pride march the following year.

Gracie’s public openness about her sexuality is in line with her family’s history of LGBTQ+ support. Both of her parents, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, have used their platforms to speak out on social issues. In 2017, Tim McGraw participated in GLAAD’s annual Spirit Day, where celebrities wear purple to stand against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and raise awareness about the struggles they face.

Beyond her identity, Gracie McGraw has been carving out a path for herself in entertainment, just like her parents. Trained in musical theatre, she has showcased her vocal talents online and has expressed her passion for acting and singing. She recently revealed that she was offered a major role on Broadway as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, but she turned it down in order to focus on raising her young son, who was born in 2023.

“I recently got offered a huge role on Broadway but I turned it down because it wasn’t the right time,” she shared in a recent interview. “My son was too young and I just couldn’t.”

Gracie has also been open about her health and personal challenges. Over the years, she has revealed being diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and previously battled Meniere’s disease, a disorder that caused her to temporarily lose hearing in 2020. She also had a heart condition growing up and suffered a stroke as a teenager.

Despite these challenges, Gracie McGraw continues to advocate for authenticity, self-love, and community. As Pride Month unfolds, her message stands as a beacon of strength, resilience, and hope for those navigating their own journeys.