Country Legend, 58, Honors Veterans With Song That 'Always Makes' Fans Cry
is remembering all of those who have served our country in the best way he knows how—with his music.
In honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, the country crooner shared a poignant video of an emotional performance of one of his songs, which fans say "always" makes them cry when they hear it.
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In the new Instagram clip, McGraw, 58, can be seen performing a live version of his song "If You're Reading This," which was written from the perspective of a man at war who won't be able to make it back home to his family.
In the lyrics, the country crooner sings the lines, "I'm laying down my gun/I'm hanging up boots/I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you/So lay me down/In that open field out on the edge of town/And know my soul/Is where my momma always prayedThat it would go/And if you're reading this/I'm already home."
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"Today we pause. We remember. We honor. This song is for them 🇺🇸," McGraw captioned the clip on Monday, which was a snippet of his tribute performance at the 2007 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, where he sang the heartfelt song to honor the families of fallen soldiers.
"Always makes me cry," one of his fans wrote in the Instagram comments of McGraw's post, while another one of his followers called the emotional track the "Best song to honor our veterans."
"Definitely one of the top moments that showcased the real heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom," someone else added. "Condolences and a heart felt thank you to you all❤️."Country Legend, 58, Honors Veterans With Song That 'Always Makes' Fans Cry first appeared on Parade on May 26, 2025
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