Overview
- McGraw disclosed at an Oct. 25 concert in Highland, California, that he had seriously considered walking away from his career.
- He said four back surgeries and a double knee replacement over recent years led to depression before a final back surgery in the spring.
- The singer thanked doctors in the audience, naming Dr. Chen and Dr. Nicholas Rose, and told fans his condition has improved.
- After canceling a July show to recover, he has resumed touring and is scheduled for multiple November and December performances, including four nights at Caesars Palace.
- He noted that Faith Hill has undergone five neck surgeries and hand surgeries, and said the ordeal inspired his song King Rodeo, co-written with Tom Douglas.