Faith Hill

Joined a band in high school and began performing at rodeos and local fairs. Moved to Nashville at 19 and denied being an aspiring singer in order to get a receptionist job at a music publishing company. Released her first album, Take Me as I Am, in 1993. Met her husband, country singer and actor Tim McGraw, when they toured together in 1996. Founded the Faith Hill Family Literacy Project in 1996. Replaced Whitney Houston at the 72nd Annual Academy Awards in 2000 and sang a medley of classic movie songs; also performed the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXIV that year. Made her film debut in the 2004 remake The Stepford Wives. Along with McGraw, organized the 2010 benefit concert Nashville Rising, which raised over $2 million to aid flood victims in Tennessee.