When country royalty steps on stage unannounced… magic happens.
On October 4, 2016, country music fans at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium witnessed an unforgettable surprise — Tim McGraw and Faith Hill appeared on stage under the alias “Sam & Audrey”, a tribute to their real names, Samuel Timothy McGraw and Audrey Faith Perry.
What followed was an evening of romance, music, and a moment that no one expected — Tim McGraw turning to Faith Hill and calling her a “goddess” on stage, right in the middle of the love song that first made them country’s most iconic couple.
💕 “It’s Your Love” — And It’s Still Theirs
The night kicked off with the couple’s timeless 1997 hit, “It’s Your Love”, a song that launched their musical partnership into the hearts of millions. But this performance hit different — it was stripped-down, raw, and deeply intimate. When McGraw softly whispered “You’re a goddess” mid-performance, the crowd erupted.
No one saw it coming — but in that moment, every heart in the room melted.
🎶 A Soulful Setlist with a Powerful Message
Among the many memorable moments was their passionate duet of Bob Seger’s classic, “We’ve Got Tonight.” With harmonies that filled the historic walls of the Ryman, the performance was more than a song — it was a reminder of the real-life love story behind the voices.
Fans weren’t just watching two artists. They were watching two soulmates in perfect harmony.
🌍 Then Came the Big Reveal — A Tour That Shook the Country World
After the music stopped, Faith Hill took the mic and made the announcement fans had been waiting years to hear:
“We’re going back on tour… South to North, side to side, all around the world.”
Tim followed with a grin:
“We’ve been waiting for this for a long, long time. In 2017, we’re bringing back the Soul2Soul Tour.”
The crowd exploded — and just like that, the Soul2Soul World Tour 2017 was born. Set to launch on April 7, 2017, in New Orleans, the tour promised to take them across North America and beyond.
🏆 A Decade Later, Still Breaking Records
This tour also marked the 10th anniversary of their iconic Soul2Soul II Tour, one of the highest-grossing country tours in history. With a legacy already sealed in music history, McGraw and Hill were ready to do it all again — with even more heart.
📹 Want to relive the moment?
Watch their breathtaking performance of “We’ve Got Tonight” below — and feel the magic that only these two can create.