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Gracie McGraw's Stirring "My Buddy" Tribute Honors WWI Veterans
5 Nov
Summary
- 28-year-old Gracie McGraw performs emotional rendition of "My Buddy"
- Tribute show recounts WWI through lens of The Great Gatsby
- Gracie's famous parents Tim McGraw and Faith Hill give standing ovation
In April 2025, Gracie McGraw, the 28-year-old actress and singer, took the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City to perform an emotional rendition of "My Buddy" for the American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute. The show, created, written, and narrated by historian John Monsky and directed by Michael Mayer, reimagines The Great War & The Great Gatsby, blending breathtaking music, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable characters.
Gracie's famous parents, country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, were in the audience and gave their eldest daughter a rousing standing ovation at the curtain call, with Hill wiping away tears at one point. The couple, both 58 years old, are also parents to Maggie, 27, and Audrey, 23.
Following the April performances, Gracie took to Instagram to express her joy, writing, "We did it. I love these freaks." The performer will next showcase her talents in a show at Joe's Pub in New York City on November 10, 2025, inviting her fans to come and see "a realllll good show."
