
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were formally recognized for their goodwill when they were given the Country Radio Broadcaster's Artist Humanitarian Award during a special session as part of Nashville's annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS).
The power couple's numerous charitable endeavors include Neighbor's Keeping, which they began as a way to invest in struggling communities following Hurricane Katrina, and the Nashville Rising benefit concert they hosted for Nashville flood victims that raised an estimated $3 million.
Although they were humbled by their honor, the pair claims they need no recognition for their good deeds.
"Being honored for our humanitarian work, while incredibly humbling, is also bittersweet for us because it comes at the expense of oothers who are suffering through hard times," Faith said when accepting the honor. "People just like us - with families, brothers, sisters, children and friends - need our help. People with or without homes, with or without jobs, with or without families, the fact is that uncontrollable and unforeseen disasters are not discriminating."
Her husband goes on to say, "It sounds like a cliché at the end of the day, but we do think that we are better people for it. We know we are better people for it. We've been inspired and enlightened...The courage, the grit, the determination of those in need and those who are helping each other are always awe-inspiring to us. And that's what we dedicate this award to: people who help each other."
Trace Adkins, who took home the award last year, presented Tim and Faith with the trophy.