10 years ago, Tim McGraw got too big for screens. He was consumed by alcoholism and truck-stop eating. The singer was at the prime of his career and kept letting himself go.

Thankfully, his wife, Faith Hill intervened and gave him a solid wake-up call.

The Country sensation has lost 40 pounds and is now in the best shape ever. At the age of 52, Tim still got the looks to make you skip a heartbeat. All his hard work is paying off during his on-stage performances. He has more stamina and it has made his voice stronger too.

What made him take the u-turn?

McGraw’s Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life is soon coming out. He explained what inspired him to pen the book and what features in its pages. The father-of-three told Hoda Kotb on Today Show that it was his wife’s doing.

He was succeeding beyond his imagination and the fun was neverending. Faith made him realize he’s going overboard and need to mend his ways. Tim had to make some decisions as the rockstar lifestyle was ruining him. She even noticed his emotional detachment and gave him an ultimatum, saying: