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Faith Hill Reacts to Tim McGraw's High-Five

Posted: August 1st, 2007 at 5:54 pm  |  By: Calvin Gilbert  

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Sexual harassment is a very serious subject, so let’s not make too much mirth about the unfortunate incident that happened last weekend in Lafayette, La., where an overzealous female fan got close enough to the Soul2Soul tour stage to actually grope Tim McGraw. To be specific, it seems as though she gave him a high-five in an inappropriate place -- and by an inappropriate place, I don’t mean the Cajundome arena. His wife, Faith Hill, is from Mississippi, you know. And maybe you can take the girl out of Mississippi, but ... well ... you know the rest. The bottom line is that she didn’t appreciate anyone attempting to take liberties with her man. She responded by offering a quick lesson in etiquette.

“Somebody needs to teach you some class, my friend,” she tells the fan. “You don’t go grabbin’ somebody else’s, somebody’s husband’s balls, you understand me? That’s very disrespectful.”

But fans, let’s all keep the groping on a personal basis among consenting adults and leave the concert performers alone. If it starts with Tim McGraw, it won’t be long until Larry the Cable Guy will be terrified to walk onstage.

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Reader Comments

  • Rosie Henderson says:

    Posted: August 1st, 2007 at 10:03 pm  

    I am a big fan of Faith and Tim. I am 60 yrs old and so admire the way Faith handled that “fan?” who tried to grope Tim. I would’ve took her out. Faith was right she had no class and no business to continue to stay at the concert after that deplorable incident. The world doesn’t need trash like that.

  • Shannon says:

    Posted: August 1st, 2007 at 10:42 pm  

    Faith…you go girl!
    I am a big fan of yours and a very big Tim fan…however that does not give anyone the right to behave that way…be happy just to see him, or even shake his hand…I am very proud you stood up for Tim!

    Shannon, TX

  • Cyni says:

    Posted: August 1st, 2007 at 11:46 pm  

    I think that Faith had every right to stand up for Tim! Way to go Faith, she handled it much better than I would have.

  • LP says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 12:28 pm  

    Faith, you go girl. I would have floored her and probably much more. I can’t believe that she was allowed to stay after pulling a stunt like that. You had every right to say what you said. You have every right to punch her out.

  • Cat says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 5:36 pm  

    I support Faith’s actions. That so-called “fan” is lucky they were not charged with sexual battery; what they did was illegal and they should be banned from all concerts.

  • Krista says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 5:52 pm  

    Good for Faith!! I can only imagine how much of that type of thing the spouses of celebrities must put up with… calling this gal on the carpet for her actions was exactly what Faith should have done. Especially in front of thousands of people. Shame on this fan. Pretty brazen considering the spouse was obviously right there. And truly tasteless. It’s lucky for the fan that Tim and Faith are good people… sexual assault is a serious crime.
    But as always Faith showed that she is a classy lady. I think it’s humorous that Tim seemed to be getting away ASAP
    and looking over his shoulder as he escaped.

  • Betty Stout says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 5:53 pm  

    Tim & Faith sure is a class act. I’d love to pat her on the back. She did a beautiful job. I would love to know what the woman(lady I cann’t use)had to say about what happened. I got to see the in Columbus. What a concert.
    Keep up the good job. We love you and have respect for both of you.
    Betty

  • Beth L Roe says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 5:55 pm  

    YES Faith Hill was appropriate to tell the fan off.
    As fans, we are not entitled to grab or grope a performer.
    I am so proud of Faith for making a statement.
    She is Tim’s wife and has every right to admonish anyone who grabs or high fives her husband in such a horrid manner.

  • Jules says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 5:57 pm  

    Absolutely, Faith had every right!! If some woman grabbed my hubby I’d be doing more than chewing her out!

  • Nana says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 5:57 pm  

    I also support Faith’s actions. She handled it in a respectful way. More than that fan deserved. The fan should’ve been esorted out and arrested.

  • JM says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 5:58 pm  

    Good job Faith!!! The only one allowed to touch Tim in any way should be Faith and only Faith, as far as I am concerned. Some people just don’t have any manners or class at all. I love you Faith and Tim. Keep on being classy and come to Montana some time PLEASE!!

  • janet says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:00 pm  

    i am SO with faith on this one. she was absolutely correct in saying that it was a sign of disrespect. if you enjoy someone and are fortunate enough to see them in concert, and be that close, the last thing on earth you would want to do is make them feel uncomfortable in any way.

  • Babes says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:02 pm  

    I have tons of respect for the restraint that Faith exhibited in her handling of the situation. Had it been me, they’d have had to call for extra security to pull me off the brazen woman! Whether or not the wife was present, it was totally inappropriate, and if performers are going to be treated in that manner, we’ll have fewer chances to meet or communicate with them.

  • Debi says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:06 pm  

    Faith, you were right on! I love that you put her in her place! What idiot thinks they can just grab some celebrity anywhere they want and it be okay?! I’m so glad you let her know how trashy that was in such a classy way! You and Tim are awesome! I’m huge fans of you both - your music and relationship are a big inspiration to me. Maybe now anyone thinking of doing something so stupid will think twice.

  • Billy says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:08 pm  

    Within her Rights to do exactley what she did. She handled it appropriatly. You go grabbin my woman in her private parts and I’ll do more than just tell ya bout it. Faith, being in the Public like she is can’t go around hittin people so all she can do is tell them off. I think she handled herself like the Lady that she is.

  • Susan Rylander says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:08 pm  

    I think Faith did the right thing. I would have said something. There are some women that might have jumped off the stage and confronted the “groping fan” in a much less lady like manner. Plus, people like that woman are only out for the attention she got and will get when she tells others about it. She must lead a very secluded, pathetic, alone life to grope someone elses MAN. She should be glad all Faith did was say something. She could take her to court.

  • Sherrie Snow says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:11 pm  

    I am so proud of the class Faith showed to that woman that grabbed her husband. Whether it be in an inappropriate place on his body or not. The rules are NO TOUCH! I try to put myself in her shoes & I don’t know that I would have been able to control myself as well as she did.
    Kudos to you Faith for the way you controled yourself. You showed “Real Country Class”. I am proud to call myself a country music fan.
    I hope to see you in Tulsa soon. We love you here!!!

  • Craig Watson says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:15 pm  

    Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have always made an effort during their shows to “reach out” to their fans. This lady’s actions are inexcusable and she should have been led out of the arena and arrested. I support Faith’s reaction totally. I have seen 3 shows in the last 2 years and have great respect and admiration for Faith and Tim’s incredible talents.

  • Karen says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:18 pm  

    I support Faith’s actions. She handled the situation very professionally. The lady had no right to do what she did. I also agree that she should have been taken out of the area.

    I am a big fan of both Faith and Tim. Keep up the great work.

  • Patricia says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:18 pm  

    Good for you Faith! I am a huge fan of both tim and yourself. You are both very classy people and great parents, to say nothing of being wonderfully talented. I am somewhat surprised that security did not turf that so-called “fan” out. That sort of behaviour is completely unacceptable. Love you both!

  • Sabrina says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:23 pm  

    I am pleased of the way that Faith Hill handled that fan. That was very disrespectful and uncalled for. WAY TO GO FAITH!!!!

  • Amber says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:25 pm  

    I saw Tim and Faith the very next day, Sunday, and even made the comment how impressed I was that they go out of their way to touch, hug, high five their fans during the show. i think that woman should be darn lucky that that was ALL that Faith did. How dare she?? And i think it’d have to be pretty darn blatant for Faith to have reacted the way she did, good for her. I 100% support her!! Goes without saying that she handled it in her own style. please…if Tim were my man, I’d have done a heck of a lot more than that!!!! :)

  • Suanna Wingfield says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:25 pm  

    Every woman in the world has the right to protect her family and stand up for what is hers…Faith, before anything else, is a woman, a wife, and a mother. She did a fine job taking care of business with the fan. You have to go to bat for yours, whenever and however is necessary. That fan should have been led out of the arena immediately, as sexual assualt has a very broad defintion and most certainly covered this “manhandlin” at the concert. Kudos to Faith & shame on the arena staffers!

  • Gina says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:29 pm  

    Damn straight Faith did the right thing by telling that woman that she was being dis-respectful, and was way out of line by touching her husband ! That person is lucky that Faith is so professional and has enough class
    and restraint herself, that she handled it in the way that she did, and she didn’t deck her…..and she certainly could have had that fan thrown out, too, if she wanted, I’m sure !! Kudos to you Faith–stand by your man !!!
    I love ya both !!

  • Stephanie says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:30 pm  

    You go Faith Hill!!! I think Faith handled that situation wonderfully. She got her point across to the “fan” in a very “classy” way. I mean, it’s not like she was going to pat that “fan” on the back and smile and say, “It’s ok for grabbing my husband in the inappropiate place!”
    Faith handled that in “Real Country Class”.

  • Veronica says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:30 pm  

    You go Faith! now Mrs McGraw has class, because if it were me I would have shown her what happens to a woman who disrespects me and my husband. That also show the kind of people Faith and Tim are because she should have been kicked out!

  • Marsol says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:31 pm  

    Faith showed ALOT of class. I would have said something very ugly to that fan…can that woman be called a fan or just crazy. What that woman did was uncalled for and very very disrespectful. Tim is luck to have such a great LADY by his side!!!! Go Faith!!!!!

  • Donna Heath says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:35 pm  

    Way to go, Faith! You had every right to put that woman (not lady) in her place. My husband and I saw Tim and Faith in Vegas at the end of their Soul2Soul 2006 tour and it was fabulous. They are a class act. The woman in Louisiana should be charged with sexual harassment. Performers put up with a lot to bring us the music we love. But they shouldn’t have to put up with that kind of behavior. First and last the stages will become enclosed and we won’t even be able to shake hands with the performers. I don’t want that to happen. Thank goodness all fans are not like that low class woman in Louisiana.

  • Maria says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:36 pm  

    I absolutely agree with what Faith Hill did and said… Nobody has a right to touch someone else’s body or another person’s spouse also it was a sexual assault pure and simple the fan should be glad she was not arrested… The fan showed no class very poor taste on that fan’s part… Sad that it will tarnished Faith and Tim’s way of looking at their fans…That is something they will never forget or forgive…

  • Darcy says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:37 pm  

    Faith had every right to do what she did! It is one thing for Tim to be seen as a sex symbol to thousands even millions of women, but when you reach out and touch, that is taking it too far! After having seen Tim and Faith on the Soul to Soul tour this year, I could tell the passion and love between them is so intense. I am not surprised Faith reacted like she did and I hope she doesn’t regret it because she shouldn’t!

  • Cheryle says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:45 pm  

    Alright Faith!! I am a huge fan of Faith and Tim. Faith has class. I can’t say if I was in her place that I would have been so calm. Just keep gracing the world with your talent. :0)

  • CJ says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:46 pm  

    You are kidding, right??? It appears that Tim can’t stand up for himself and Faith is acting like some jealous hag. After having been to hundreds of concerts, it is normal to see women try to grab the male performers who flirt with them provocatively. This is the second time (when Carrie Underwood won the award) Faith Hill has shown her true self.

  • bobbie says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:46 pm  

    Faith and Tim do concerts to Entertain, not gratify us. Faith was so in the right. I can’t imagine how she had to feel knowing she had to confront this person in front of all her fans. Because they are so beautiful and talented some people forget they are HUMAN and have feelings and natural instincts and Faiths was to stand up for her husband. I think that is a wonderful thing. This type of behavior has become to socially acceptable. Had Faith not stood up this person would have thought she was special for getting away with it. They allow people in their space to shake hands not to touch and take what you want. I would give anything to shake their hands. I didn’t see the clip but they say Tim came out with a smile and said that’s my girl. Sexual assult isn’t something to take lightly and isn’t easy to forget. I give Tim and Faith the thumbs up for being so classy about it. Thanks for ALL you do for mankind and your real fans. I hope this doesn’t keep them from touring again. One of these days I want to see them in concert.

  • Barbara says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:50 pm  

    Faith Hill is one amazing lady and showed alot of restraint!!! I totally agree with the way she handled the situation.I have always admired Faith and any woman who loves her man the way Faith loves Tim would have done the same thing.I want Tim and Faith to know that their true fans would never act that way.

  • David Anderson says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:54 pm  

    what can i say i agree with all those who support fraith and her action’s
    And why wasnt that bum kick out of the concert AT THE VERY least???????????

  • Sara says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 6:59 pm  

    Good for Faith!!!! Now everyone knows not to mess with her man!

  • Merry says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:00 pm  

    Feel a little left out CJ? that’s because you’re wrong!!! Faith has class and it wasn’t that Tim couldn’t or wouldn’t stand up for himself…Faith took immediate and rightful action for her love!!!! She put that disgusting person in her place in front of everyone HA! Good for you Faith!!! I would’ve knocked her freakin lights out!!:) Love you & Tim!

  • Valarie Pangle says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:02 pm  

    Way to go Faith. Show them how we do things down SOUTH. You do not put your hands on anyone’s man or anyone’s woman for that matter. Faith is one of the CLASSIEST ladies I know. You go girl. You have my full support. Any woman put their hands on my husband, they would be drawing back a nub.

  • Dawn says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:07 pm  

    I am a big fan of both Faith and Tim; I think she did the right thing standing up for Tim. The fan should be ashamed of herself. We love both Faith and Tim and are support what Faith did 100%

  • Delinda Dycus says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:12 pm  

    Good for Faith. I don’t blame her one little bit. She did what she should have done. Stand by her man.

  • nancy says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:12 pm  

    I heard that Tim walked away but than he had a second thought and went back an grabbed the womans hand and slapped it. Just hearsay.

    That was disrespectful. I wish the assailant would have been arrested and removed.

  • Dee Keifer says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:18 pm  

    I’m A true fan of Faith and Tim. I saw there show last year in Los Angles. They were great. Faith did a beautifull job putting the woman in her place. I probley would have hit her. Go girl.

  • dana says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:21 pm  

    Interesting. Was the fan grabbing for that area on purpose or just excited and in the moment. I see alot of support for Faith but given her absolutely nasty attitude when Carrie Underwood won an award, I’m starting to think she needs to “get over herself”. Public excitment is part of the game and she and her hubby don’t seem to mind living well off the ticket prices the fans pay. I watched the video clip and I thought she sounded far from classy. She sounded like a jealous broad in a bar fight. Shame on her. I find the down to earth performers so much more enjoyable. The queen of country needs to understand that fans also deserve some respect.

  • Nina says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:31 pm  

    Did it ever occur to any of you that the woman was just reaching up to touch his hand? You’re all acting like she cupped them or grabbed them, and with the jeans he wears it’s not like you could get a hold of much. She probably just wanted a handshake, got pushed by excited fans, and accidentally touch that area. And was Faith right there? Or did Tim go get her and tell her “That lady touched my prvates, go yell at her.” What a baby he is. And what a jealous wife she is. Ironic, too, since she was the cheater in past relationships.

  • dana says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:40 pm  

    I’m glad there are at least a few people who see how silly Faith is. And by the way, who would actually want to grop Tim’s balls on purpose. Yuck! That poor fan probably paid top dollar to sit in that seat. It’s really sad when “performers” believe that they are above it all. Both Tim and Faith need to remember just who is purchasing their concert tickets and CD’s. If Tim is worried about his man parts, keep them out of the line of fire.

  • Shirley says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:42 pm  

    Faith, you go girl!!! You are a class act. I would have decked her. The police should have hauled her out of there and charged her with sexual battery. She should not
    have been able to get away with actions like that.

  • Kip says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:52 pm  

    If a man had groped Faith, he would have been escorted out of the concert hall… As it was, Faith had every right to berate the fan for touching the privates of the love of her life. I would have done the same thing. For those of you who thought Faith’s actions were trashy, well… I have two things to say - 1) You just don’t know how we southern girls feel about our men! and 2) you’ve never loved or truly been loved. If you had, you’d understand in a heartbeat Faith’s actions!

  • Angie says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:55 pm  

    Whether or not Faith had any right to reprimand the woman, she did NOT use class in doing it. There were probably children there that did not need to hear her say what she did. If she wanted to tell the woman something, she could have used a little tact. All Faith did was lower herself to that woman’s level. I have just about as much respect for that woman as I do for Faith after hearing what she said.

  • Shelia says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:56 pm  

    Faith…you go girl!! I think that it was completely the appropriate thing to do. How disrepectful to both Tim and Faith that was of that fan to do such a thing! No class what so ever. I am a big Tim and Faith fan and I commend Faith for defending her husband. Besides, what woman wouldn’t?

  • Gerri says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:58 pm  

    Faith handled the situation in a decent manner. The sleeze deserved worse! She should have been thrown out of the concert or arrested.

  • alma says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 7:58 pm  

    it is a toss of the coin. is she a jealous wife or a protective wife? why didn’t he take his own defense if it was so upsetting? maybe it was an accident and he knew it and let faith rant on. who knows what happened? in all that excitement, it is possible faith, tim nor the fan knows for sure. lighten up faith and use some class yourself.

  • Dorinda says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:14 pm  

    I think Faith did what any woman who cared about her husband would have done. I wonder if the woman was with her man. She probably doesn’t have one. I don’t care how much you pay for a ticket or how many cd’s you buy, it doesn’t give you full access to do as you please. I’m quite sure Tim didn’t know he was “in the line of fire” as he was probably tryin to shake hands like he always does. I think Tim and Faith are amazing and, one of the things I think makes them so special, is the love they show for each other. I can’t even imagine a fan doing such a thing any time, but when they are performing together is unbelievable. Shame on her!!!! Way to go Faith.

  • Nicole says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:23 pm  

    Way to go Faith!!!! she was perfectly right to do what she did. i am a die hard tim fan and that woman should have been way more respectful. tim and faith are such nice people and great performers they deserve respect too. if people keep on behaving inappropriatly at concerts the performers will stop getting as close to their fans as they do because they will be scared of what will happen.

  • Valencia says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:23 pm  

    WAY TO GO FAITH! I have been a fan of Faith Hill for years now and everyday continue to be more of a fan. I applaud the way she handled the fan and I think it was very appropriate. As a female I’m glad to see someone like Faith, as a celebrity not be afraid to stand up for her man even in a public atmosphere as her own concert.

  • dixiechild says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:27 pm  

    Just saw Faith and Tim in Biloxi…awesome show and the stage is amazing. Faith has every right to do what she did. Good for you girl. Just because you are a performer does not give someone the right to touch you.

  • dixiechild says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:33 pm  

    By the way, you pathetic Faith bashers….this is about someone getting groped not her reaction to the awards show. Incidentally, I reacted the same way….Carrie is not in the same league as Faith. I can see maybe Rookie Of The Year tops.

  • Kim says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:34 pm  

    I am a huge fan of Tim and Faith. We live on the east coast and have traveled to Atlanta and also Washington, DC to see the Soul to Soul 2007 tour and it was awesome. Tim and Faith are great performers and also try to interact with the fans during the concerts but after this incident I am sure some of the interaction will cease. Its sad that some inconsiderate and disrespectful fan would have the audasity to do something like this to someone they do not even know and to someone’s husband, right in front of Faith. Faith handled it very well and better than most women would have if it had been their husband. She if a professional and a performer that many women and young girls and individuals of all ages idolize and she said what she had to say and then let it “fly away”. Tim did the right thing by just walking away from the inconsiderate and selfish woman and letting Faith handle it. It looked as if Tim knew what was getting ready to happen and as if he had seen Faith upset before. It sad that there are fans out here in the world that ruin things for the fans that still have their sanity. Cheers to Faith for a job well done, for not saying to much, but enough to get your point across. You two are great together and are great partners but yet allow each other to be their own individual and this is what truely makes you different from a lot of performers. I have never seen such great concerts. Soul to Soul 2006 and 2007 were unforgettable and absolutely the best concerts I have ever seen. Cant wait for them to tour again in their career.

  • Amy says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:36 pm  

    YOU GO FAITH you handled yourself like a lady and that girl was lucky she didn’t get removed from the concert!

  • Debbie/Colorado says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:39 pm  

    Just went to Soul 2 Soul concert Tuesday night and Faith you were so RIGHT!!! People paid tickets to see the Soul 2 Soul tour which is marketed and sold as seeing Tim & (hello) his WIFE - Faith!!!! Please - what did that woman think by doing that??? That Tim would just jump right off the stage and take her home???? and leave his wife standing there (ha!) Have another beer lady & maybe you will find someone to take you home - how
    D I S R E S P E C T F U L which still is probably a difinite understatement! GO FAITH!!

  • Maureen/Illinois says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:49 pm  

    Faith I am with you 100%! The nerve of that so called fan, she should have been made to leave right there and then. Conduct like that is so uncalled for. Tim you should be so PROUD of your wife. What is this world coming too. I am so sorry that this has happened to you!

  • jason/buffalo says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 8:57 pm  

    Anyone who says that Faith was wrong can only be jealous of her. That person should’ve been thrown out . Faith was completely in the right. It’s amazing how people are always trying to bring her down in some way by criticizing her. Their show was incredible. I hope they are on tour again.

  • Bridgette/Mississippi says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 9:15 pm  

    MISSISSIPPI GIRL DON’T CHANGE HER WAYS JUST CAUSE EVERYBODY KNOWS HER NAME. CAN’T STOP THAT MISSISSIPPI GIRL!!!!!! We girls in Mississippi know how to take care of our men and I’m glad Faith did what she did. FAITH was so right to do what she did. If she had not stood up for her man as Ms Tammy Wynette said, then she would not have been REAL Country. Thanks Faith for staying close to your Mississippi roots. We love u.

  • Steve says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 9:58 pm  

    I think Faith handled herself extreemly professionally, and like the Lady she is! She said what she had to say with class and tact. I also wondered if the fan was not trying to do what was done, but it just happened. But I think if that had been true, Faith was close enough that if it was, she would have heard the woman saying profusely, that it was an accident, and Faith would of handled it as such. And for you people that are still raking Faith over the coals for the “Carrie Underwood” thing, let it go! it was in fun and Carrie understood that too. I saw it too and giggled and took it as tongue in cheek. Some people are just not happy unless they are causing trouble for themselves or others. And what would all you people think of her if she had NOT stood up for her husband??? Would you all be the same way if it were reversed? Should Tim berate a man that touches Faith?? Would you all be all over him if he protected his wife??
    Tim was right for not handling that situation, it was Faith’s right to put the woman in her place. I commend Faith and Tim for how they handled this. And I applaud Faith for having the class and restraint in handling it as she did. Because had she jumped down and slapped that woman, it would of been devistating for her career and a major law suite for the woman I’m sure. In this day of frivilous litigation, that woman would of gotten a lot of money for acting in poor taste. (had it been done on purpose)
    It’s a wonderful thing to see people that love one another as Faith and Tim so obviously do, and are willing to stand up for one another in the blink of an eye. We need a lot more Tim and Faith’s in this world!
    Faith, don’t let anyone berate you for doing what you did, you did it with the class of a true Lady !

  • Anne says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 9:58 pm  

    I’m glad that the majority of comments are in support of Faith. Dana who said Tim should keep his privates out of the line of fire if he doesn’t want women to grope them is ignorant. Would you like him to leave them on the stage with Faith as he strolls through the stands? As a few people said, if a man grabbed Faith in an inappropriate place - he would have gone to jail and no one would question any negative reaction Tim had. Nor would they blame Faith for having the parts he grabbed. It’s not a matter of being a jealous wife or not letting Tim defend himself - it’s a matter of allowing the right person handle an unacceptable situation. Tim certainly couldn’t have berated the female fan without appearing like a bully. And I have to finish by saying anyone who believes that Faith was actually freaking out at that awards show didn’t watch the clip. Faith - I love ya!!

  • Roger T in Texas says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 10:05 pm  

    Just because they are public figures does not make
    them public property. These are people DOING A JOB. They are people, just like roadies, reporters and cashiers at your local grocery store. And in those cases, people would be protected from this type of behavior under the law.

    I attended their concert in San Antonio, TX in 2006. If you haven’t been to one, the stage is a giant “iron cross”. One scary thing is, the people sitting within reach of the stage are the FAN CLUB MEMBERS and VIPs! It really scares me to think that our culture has degenerated to the point that people think it’s OK to assault someone just because the person is a public figure and the assailant paid a for a ticket.

    It scares me more that some people think this sort of behavior on the part of the assailant should be excused. Back in the 60’s, the story goes, Loretta Lynn came
    off the stage and started walking across tables to get at a woman that was going after Loretta’s husband. I think Faith acted with great restraint in the face of public stupidity. A married couple is supposed to protect each other.

    Bravo, Faith! Your stock just went way up in my book!

  • PAM / MISSISSIPPI says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 10:06 pm  

    I HAVE BEEN TO MANY CONCERTS AND THERE IS ALOT GOING ON AT A GOOD CONCERT. DOES ANYONE REALLY KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED? NO ONE DESERVES TO BE GRABBED OR GROPED IN A PERSONAL PLACE ON THEIR BODY, IF THIS IS WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. IF FAITH WAS SURE THAT THIS WAS THE CASE, THEN SHE WAS WITHIN HER RIGHTS TO SAY SOMETHING, IT IS DISRESPECTFUL. I BELIEVE TIM ALSO HAD HIS RING TAKEN OFF HIS FINGER WHEN HE REACHED OUT TO SHAKE HANDS WITH A FAN, THIS TOO IS VERY DISRESPECTFUL. UNFORTUNEATLY, THERE ARE LOWLIFE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD AND ENTERTAINERS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO THEM. PERHAPS TIM AND FAITH AND ALL THE OTHER PERFORMERS NEED TO REFLECT ON HOW SLEAZY THE WORLD CAN BE AND NOT BE SO ACCESSIBLE. THE GOOD DO SOMETIMES HAVE TO SUFFER FOR THE BAD…FACT OF LIFE.

  • Betty says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 10:31 pm  

    Faith was great, I would have been really upset if someone would have grabbed my husband too. Class, that lady has none, respect, what happened to that? Just because Tim is a star doesn’t give her the right to touch him in places that are off limits. Tim and Faith have enough money to stay home and do nothing for the rest of their lives, but they don’t they come to entertain us there fans. So lets give them the same respect that we would want them to give us if we were in there shoes.

  • Connie says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 10:34 pm  

    Go Faith! I personally would’ve smacked that fan! She handled it quite well in front of so many people. Tim and Faith are awesome to watch together and just because you buy a ticket and support them, this doesn’t give you the right to “step over the line.” I have personally met Tim three times and I got a huge hug from him the third time, just for asking. He is one of the sweetest guys around. Faith was right to speak her mind and remind that obnoxious fan that Tim is her man! Hands off! As for the Carrie Underwood incident, this is a totally separate incident and I think everyboby needs to let go of that! Faith is very beautiful, talented and generous. And I believe, as one fan said, that Carrie is not in the same league!

  • FAITH = CLASS says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 11:03 pm  

    For anyone to think she did not show total restraint and class in what happened….How would you have reacted? I can’t believe she didn’t jump off the stage and deck her. Faith has total class. And the award show - get real - Faith was totally joking.

  • Robin says:

    Posted: August 2nd, 2007 at 11:31 pm  

    Go Faith!!! She handled the situation alot better than I would have. I would have had to knock her out!

  • nancy says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 12:06 am  

    Because Tim & Faith promote themselves as being good parents, I would say that Faith should have chosen her words better. Skipped the b word. However, I don’t think after seeing such a thing happen that would be easy to do. Unfortunately her daughters will want to know what happened.

    The morning of the awards show way back when. B.P. was on TV and he said that when they announce a winner all cameras are on the nominees just waiting for facial expressions. All the stars know that. So why wasn’t Faith more careful. She knew that.

    As far as cheating goes. I believe both Tim and Faith were engaged to different people when they met. Not that it matters to me. I don’t care. I just want them to put out good music for me to enjoy. Which they do.

    These stars are human. No different from anyone else except that they can sing. And everyone enjoys a little gossip from time to time. That’s what this is. Nothing more.

  • Conni says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 12:24 am  

    My immediate reaction was “good for you, that woman’s a pig and had a lot of nerve”. After reading the other comments, I suppose it’s possible that it was an accident, but I wasn’t there and Faith was. I’m sure she wouldn’t have reacted that way if she saw that it wasn’t intentional. Maybe she could have handled it in a less confrontational manner, but maybe, also, they just get tired of people taking liberties just because they’re celebrities. As for the Carrie Underwood thing: #1- she is so up there in the same class, and #2- I also recognized that Faith was totally hamming it up. She’s not new to this and must have known that the cameras would be on her, so why would she show that reaction if it was for real? Come on, people!

  • nancy says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 3:21 am  

    People with class who accidently get into someone else’s personal space usually are embarassed, and immediately apologize profusely. I do think that Faith would recognize embarrasment on the part of a fan.

    Faith has been around along time. I do think that the Carrie thing was all in fun but……..something she should be careful about, just so that people do not make assumptions. She is very much in the public eye. And people are watching her.

    None of this seems to have affected their concert sales. So I think it’s just talk. That’s all. It passes. Unfortunately whenever something icky comes up the past always seems to surface again for another rehashing.

  • Jill says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 3:43 am  

    If that fan had been at a sporting event and had “interfered” with a game, they would have been escorted out and possibly charged with some crime. If a man had attempted the same on Faith, he would most probably be facing a sex crime charge with a lifetime “sex offender” lable. People, remember what you learned in kindergarten-keep your hands to yourself. Good going Faith, for not being afraid to remmind the fan how terribly out of line she was.

  • Darlene says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 5:08 am  

    Way to go Faith! You handled that better than I would. We Love YOU and TIM and at the same time WE RESPECT you. She should have been thrown out of the concert! STAND BY YOUR MAN FAITH!

  • Kimberly says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 6:38 am  

    I think Faith handled the situation very good and with alot of class. Tim did the right thing of walking away and letting Faith handle it. It’s sad though because now every time Tim wants to get close to fans and shake hands, he will think about this. Faith was right in what she said to the lady. The lady was being very disrespectful and needed to be taught a lesson in front of all those people. Go Faith!!! I love both Faith and Tim.

  • Dottie says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 7:05 am  

    Funny Faith said the “grabber” needed some class….so does Faith! The “grabber” was wrong and out of line, but I presume there are people to handle that. She could have said something a little more classy. And yes the Carrie Underwood thing comes back to mind, now we have 2 examples of Faith’s version of class. She needs to remember she has kids watching, and million of people. Thought she was so religious also?????

  • Carol says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 7:14 am  

    Whether she was right or wrong, I see Faith losing it, again, in front of the world. What is the protocol for incidents like this? If I were Faith, I would be so bummed that I over reacted on video and that it made the evening news and then some. Both Faith and the sick perpetrator have to live forever with their thoughtless decision. I

  • Rita says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 7:30 am  

    You Go Girl! If that had been me I would have pulled her hair out.
    You don’t go around groping another woman’s man…….PERIOD

  • CHRIS says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 7:34 am  

    WAY TO GO FAITH! YOU WERE MUCH BETTER AT HANDLING THE WITCH THAN I WOULD HAVE BEEN. SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT OF CONCERT IMMEDIATELY. MAKE IT CLEAR TO SECURITY THAT IN THE FUTURE THEY ARE TO REMOVE ANYONE IMMEDIATELY THA’S IN ANY WAY OUT OF LINE. KEEP UP THE GREAT MUSIC. REMEMBER THERE’S ONE BAD APPLE IN EVERY BUNCH.

  • Kevin Lorance says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 7:47 am  

    I understand there was an earlier incident at that same concert where a fan took a ring off Tim’s finger. So maybe Faith was a little miffed already.

    Coincidence Tim’s latest release is Let It Go?

  • wanda bentley says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 8:03 am  

    I’m was born in mississippi
    Go Faith!
    she had the right to say anything about her husband, and tell fan’s right up front about her man- “hands off”!

  • Jeannie Comito says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 8:05 am  

    Well Done and a mighty applause to Faith. It’s people like that, that causes some of our artists to put a big space between us and them. Tim and Faith have respect for their fans as we should have respect for them. Stunts like this could cause that city a “skip” next year, for Tim and Faith to return and do another concert. Obviously, security wasn’t doing their job.

  • Joan Tadeo says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 8:09 am  

    Tim and Faith may be performers,but they are also husband and wife. That should be respected. Any red blooded woman would have done the same thing in her place. She held back as far as I’m concerned. I commend & support her. I would have said and done much worse.

  • Chrissy says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 8:14 am  

    Faith had every right to say something to the fan. If it was an accident, the fan would have been apologizing and totally embarrassed (I know I would be if it happened to me). Just because they are public figures doesn’t give anyone the right to touch them, take their possessions, etc. How sad Tim wasn’t wearing his ring because he has to worry about overzealous fans taking them. Also, some people don’t wear their rings when working, it’s not disrepectful. If he were hanging in a bar without his wife not wearing his ring, THAT would be disrespectful!

  • Tracy says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 8:32 am  

    GO Faith !!! I m glad you said that. I love your open and honest way of doing things. Including Carrie Underwood. In both instances I wuold have done the same thng! Keep up the good work!!!

  • Mo says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 8:50 am  

    No, Tim should have defended himself by stopping the show, calling security and having the woman arrested,keeping the Mrs.McGraw above the fray. Putting oneself down to the level of the offender, shows no class on the part of Ms. Hill..

  • Jennifer says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 8:56 am  

    You go Faith! I can’t believe anyone can think she did not handle it with class, she so did! Most of us would have done more than tell her how disrespectful it was. I think you can only try to put yourself in that situation and wonder how would you have handled it, saying nothing would have only validated that what this fan did was ok when in fact it is not, no matter how close Tim gets the fans. As far as the Carrie Underwood situation, come on Faith so knew the camera would be on her, she has been and seen enough award shows to know how the film, it was not meant in malice, it was a joke, I am sure she has great respect for Carrie, as Faith had to start at her level too when just breaking into the business.

    Tim and Faith you guys are great and keep up the good work and never loose that passion for one another.

  • Gwen says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 9:03 am  

    Who out there would be happy about someone grabbing your spouse’s privates, male or female?????? Faith was upset, as would we ALL be…..let it go. The longer it is discussed, the worse it will look. It’s over and done. Let’s move on people!!!!!!

  • Sherry says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 9:12 am  

    First off, this is a married couple whom have three children together and the couple works together. Just because people pay the ticket prices to see them sing DOES NOT give them the right to touch them in ANYWAY! They are making a living like everyone else. The “woman” should be ashamed of herself for clearly doing such an act of sexual assault. Any woman, any woman would have done the exact same thing because that is just how women are. If that one lady that said it was basically no big deal then she had best do some body checking to see exactly what gender she is..ha ha. It may not seem like the “right action to take” but at that moment how would you expect someone to react? People now-a-days show no respect for anyone whether it be a performer, cashier, bartender, no matter who you are it all boils down to the disgusting, disrespectful, and bad taste of no morals. I can honestly say being a woman, when I worked as a waitress, had a man…can’t call him a gentleman because he wasnt’, grabbed my arse while I was serving drinks and I had politely put the drinks down and smacked him across the face and told him I am here to serve drinks and drinks only and if you have a problem with that you can leave! So yes, you respect other people when your in public with anyone. If I were them I would have pressed sexual assault charges just to prove a point…you don’t pull such hideous and rude behavior like that. It was totally uncalled for!!

  • Melissa says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 9:45 am  

    I feel Faith showed class in handling the fan. I don’t feel she said anything inappropriate the fan at all. They should have made the fan leave. As far as some of the fans stating that Faith has behaved bad (Carrie Underwood situation) Faith has always come across as a bigh cut-up to me, and when I saw that clip of her when Carrie won…I knew she was just kidding. Come people wake up…..

  • Laura says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 9:57 am  

    Never really been a huge fan…But, I’m now much more a fan of Faith’s…She’s a 125% correct…You don’t mess with someone’s husband like that…I don’t care if he is a performer…I promise you there is nothing on the back of the ticket that gives “groping” rights…It’s NOT RIGHT even if he was single…But, it’s “especially” not right him being married!!! Get some class lady!!! Faith did!!!

  • Sara says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 10:01 am  

    All I need to say is “You Go Girl”
    I probably would have knocked her lights out!

  • Brenda Long says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 10:05 am  

    I am so proud of you Faith. You go girl. Stand up for your man. If he were mine I’d sure stand up for him.

  • Mary says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 10:20 am  

    You Go Girl. I think you were to easy on that ( girl )
    You should have also had her removed from the rest of the concert. I saw your SOUL2SOUL concert in Philly, and I thought it was the greatest. Thanks for a great evening.

  • Jamie says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 10:35 am  

    Yes, Faith had every right to say what she did, and a big “you go girl” to her, but what about Tim? I haven’t seen or heard what his reaction was. Did he stand there and take it and then just let it go? HE should have summoned security, pointed the person out and had her removed from the arena. I recently attended a Keith Urban concert where he had squatted down on the runway, playing guitar, and a female person got close enough to run her hand up and down his thigh, precariously close to his personal assets. I thought that action was totally uncalled for and disrespectful as well. None of us have the right to to touch anyone’s body without their express permission.

  • Melissa B says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 10:39 am  

    You go girl!!!
    You had every right to teach that girl some class. That was uncalled for. I am a big fan of both you & Tim. I’ve seen Tim in concert several times. Last year I went to the Soul2Soul concert at Little Rock Ar and that was the first time that I have seen you in concert. It was great. Just keep making great music and take care of your family. Your girls are precious.

  • Tammy says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 10:45 am  

    Faith had every right. I’m sure the negative comments that have been made are by people who are just jealous that they do not have the kind of Love that Tim and Faith share. That comes along Once In a Lifetime. I myself would have jumped on the woman. Way to Go Faith!!

  • Clara M From Anniston AL says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 11:35 am  

    I think that fan should have been ejected from the concert and arrested. What she did was wrong, very wrong! What kind of a world do we live in when there are people who think that it is ok to treat others anyway they want, weather they are in the public eye or not. The fact that you paid your money for a ticket, does not give anyone the wright to treat that person like they are your property for the night! You know CJ I’ll bet if that had been your wife or girl friend you would have decked that person for garbbing her. Has everyone forgotten what the words, (HAVE RESPECT FOR EVERYONE!!) means? If that fan did grab Tim by mistake,(and we all know that’s not likely), why didn’t she say, I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to do that? I was trying to shake your hand. So Faith you did the wright thing and that fan should thank God that you didn’t do more than that.

  • Linda says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 11:41 am  

    Faith had every right. It would have been no different if Tim & Faith had been walking down the street or out shopping. Faith had the right to stand up for herself and her family. Tim & Faith were there to entain but not to that degree. The woman was lucky that Faith handled it like a lady and did not punch her lights out like some would have. I am sure she would have enjoyed it if she had but she handled it like a lady.

  • Jill says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 12:02 pm  

    Way to go Faith! I say put that woman in her place and she should be banned from future concerts.

  • Carly says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 12:06 pm  

    How could this person even consider themselves a true fan of this couple if she’s grabbing and groping Tim? This is sexual harassment, and this fan should have gotten the boot from the concert at the least. I’m very glad that Faith scorned this person because it was beyond inappropriate. I saw Tim and Faith last year, and they were so sweet and reached out to the fans constantly. Whomever did this ought to be ashamed!! You never, ever bite the hand that feeds you … Tim does not want to be touched by other women; he loves his wife. And by the way, for that comment on Tim should have taken it in his own hands … How many times does Tim get grabbed by fans like that that he would know what exactly to do? He told his wife about this fan, and well, it’s settled. Leave the guy alone, he’s got kids and a wife like he gets that all the time. GOD Bless!

  • Megan Watson says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 12:14 pm  

    Faith i just wanted to say that i loved your concert here in Greensboro, NC & appreciate you wavin at me, that made my night. I honestly respect the way you handled it cause had it been me i woulda gone down there and told her exactly how i felt face to face. You’re absolutely right though, she has no class. You dont prove how big of a fan you are by grabbin someones balls especially in front of the mans wife. I got a wave and i was satisfied and that made my night but grabbin a man… no mam. And i agree completely with you Carly that both of them did the right thing because when i get married id sure hope that my husband would tell me if some woman grabbed him while i was right there. Thank you Faith and Tim for the amazing people you are!! I’ll be seeing you again.

  • country gal says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 12:18 pm  

    For all of you idiots who think that this was just an accident, than you need to look up the word “grope” in the dictionary, that is if you can read. I’m sure that this was no accident. And now for all of Tim and Faith’s true fans, this probably will make them rethink the greating and touching of the fans HANDS.. My hat is off to faith for standing by her man. I would have not showed as much restraint. Charges should have been filed and the fan sitting in jail. Paying good money to see anyone in concert, does not give anyone an invitation to grope the performers. Again, Faith great job and you did it with class and without skipping a beat.. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!

  • FREDDIE ANGE says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 12:44 pm  

    I feel the same way Faith does this was very disrespectable. She was right to say something since it was her man that the fan grabbed.

  • Vanessa says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 2:30 pm  

    Right on Faith! I would have done the same thing!! Ladies, leave the family jewels alone!!

  • Red says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 2:33 pm  

    Hats off to Faith!! I’m a southern gal and a redhead and I know I would not have just told the woman off!! She would have been pickin’ herself up off the floor! True women have to protect what is theirs much because of the likes of this so called “fan”. If it had been any “regular one of us” out there and somebody grabbed our mans’ privates’, any one of us would have done the same thing, or more! We just wouldn’t be hearin’ about it cause we’re not in the public eye. Performer or not, she still a married woman who obviously is devoted to her husband! And as for the Carrie Underwood incident, hasn’t anyone ever heard of the term “let sleeping dogs lie”? Really, it is done and over with people, LET IT GO! She was just joking!! As for Tim letting Faith handle it, he was probably wise for doing so! Ha! Faith DID handle herself in a lady like manner as most of us agree!!

  • cheryl anderson says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 3:14 pm  

    i really believe this woman should be charged with sexual battery. That was uncalled for and uncomfortable for tim and faith. they don’t need fans like that. They need to press charges and make her pay.If the table was turned and it been a guy grabbing a female it would be almost automatic. this lady needs to be labeled a sexual predator.

  • Tricia says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 3:16 pm  

    YOU GO FAITH!!!!!!!!! I have always enjoyed Tim & Faith and cheered for them. They have a family and are making their lives work in this crazy world. The devotion that they have is untouchable. So, how dare a trashy female think for a second that by groping Tim she will impress him whatsoever! And, for Faith you make me even prouder to be a “Southern Lady”.

  • Robert Jenkins says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 3:30 pm  

    Faith handled it correctly, there is no reason to grab a person there. Its not that she touched him but where she did. I don’t believe in hitting but kicking her out for that concert would not be going over board.

  • Pam S says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 3:48 pm  

    Faith, I have to admire you for standing up for your man and calling down the fan. I am a HUGE Tim and Faith fan and would never ever take such liberties. You did what you had to do at the time.
    I just moved from Louisiana and when I read that this and the ring incident occurred at the Layfette La. concert, I was so upset. As much good as Tim and Faith do for the victims of Katrina in that area, and to have this happen. What a way to say Thank You.
    Keep up your wonderful work and hopefully the fans will keep their distant.

  • susan in tampa says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 4:33 pm  

    I have watched the clip over and over and I do not feel Faith is out of line at all. You know this was taken from someones camera phone, so you can not see the fans reaction to Faith at all, but that would of been worth the admission price in. Ha!
    I understand when the fan slipped Tim’s picky ring off, Tim called secruity, the show stopped, he got his ring back then continued the show, but w/o the fan. She was escorted out. I think this girl should have been escorted out also.
    And come on people, drop the Carrie U. thing, that was so just for fun. Faith knew the camera was on her and she was completely teasing.
    Also kudo’s to T&F, thanks for showing examples of the class and integrity you have by just trying to be a regular married couple who love and respect eachother, loves thier children, enjoys thier work, and really are not that diffrent from the rest of us, ( you just happen to have a little more $$$ than the rest of us) Ha! JK :o) Love you guys!!

  • Shelly says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 4:51 pm  

    Good for you Faith!!! You always stand up for what you believe. No need to stop now. That fan should have more than a public humiliation for her punishment. Nobody is to touch another person’s body without their consent. I would have jumped in that crowd and kicked some serious you know what. But Faith is so classy that she handled it perfectly. I love Tim and Faith and even more now!!!

  • Kellie says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 6:01 pm  

    Faith handled it just fine! Awesome Job Faith for having the courage to stand up for your man! I am not sure where people get off “thinking” as if they have the right to behave that way.

  • April says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 6:03 pm  

    Way to go girl. That fan should be chared with sexual battery!! Faith had every right to speak her mind. I hoe they removed that “fan” from the conc.ert

  • Karen says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 6:34 pm  

    Way to go Faith!!!! I hope this girl was escorted out just like the girl with the ring deal. Nobody should be harrassed like Tim was and just like Faith said it was VERY DISRESPECTFUL. Just like someone said above….. After everything Tim and Faith do for that community and the Katrina victims this was not a very good way of saying Thank you for everything they’ve done. What does this say for Tim’s home state? Tim and Faith have respect for all of their fans so the fans should respect them. I hope this does not stop Tim or Faith from giving their fans a person touch at their concerts. I was in the front row at the Philadelphia, PA for their concert and Tim came right down on the floor and went around half of the arena shaking hands with the fans and I can’t tell you how great that was and I would hate to see that end because of 1 person. Faith also gave as much attention to everyone and made sure the fans were able to shake her hand. After all, it only takes 1 person to ruin for everyone.

  • Whit. says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 7:33 pm  

    Nobody has a right to touch anybody in such a way as that or any other sexual way regardless of who they are!!! Faith was the classy lady in the way she handled this !!!!!
    That girl needs to learn” RESPECT ” and to appreciate all that Faith and Tim do with their profession to help out where ever they can. They are a wonderfull couple who obviously love and cherish each other!!!! They are devoted to their fans, family, and all that touches lives!!Their daughters are proof of their love and commitment to each other!!Great performers, great parents, and great people!!!!

  • carol britain says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 9:22 pm  

    Faith and Tim, I’m 64(the 39th of this mo.) I love you both and you did well as how you stood by your man. I lost mine of 44 yrs l yr. ago tomorrow of cancer and it has been really hard. That lady is not a fan she is a uncontrollable person and needed to be put in her place. I wanted to see your concert or make it to fan fare but hubby planned on taking me but things changed so I wish you all the best in your tour and hopefully no more sad incidents will occur. I admired June and Johnny so much and I fell you two are just as much admired. sincerely CB

  • Linda says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 11:05 pm  

    This is just another example of how country fans have become selfish, spoiled and in some cases downright psychotic. They think the artist somehow “owes” them because they bought his album or a ticket to his show. If you enjoyed the album or the show, great - you got your money’s worth. If you didn’t, don’t spend any more money on that artist. But he does *not* owe you a free feel and you do *not* have the right to tell him how to run his life. If this happens again, I hope the artist files charges.

  • C. says:

    Posted: August 3rd, 2007 at 11:49 pm  

    Faith did the right thing — He’s her husband, and nobody has the right to touch a performer that’s trying to make his concert great. At least Tim and Faith shook hands and stuff — a lot of performers put gates up because their afraid of stuff like that.

    And for all of you people that think about that stupid Carrie Underwood thing, get over it. 1. Carrie Underwood was in her first year of singing and got a new horizon award, so why in the world should she get female vocalist [or whatever] of the year when the other nominees have been in the business a long time and worked their way up to that? Really! 2. Maybe Faith was kidding, or maybe it was an act of suprise. I mean, if it were me, I’d be a bit disappointed too! Weren’t the other nominees suprised?

    As for Tim “not standing up for himself”, I believe it was more Faith’s thing to deal with. Didn’t she walk over there and he left? Haven’t ya’ll ever thought HE might have been embarrassed about the whole ordeal?

    Yes, he should have called security, but that wouldn’t have done anything to the fan. Faith telling her off was good - sometime’s you learn/feel bad from embarrassment. However, after Faith said all that, THEN security should have been called. Maybe they took her out — nobody really knows I guess.

  • pagirl2 says:

    Posted: August 4th, 2007 at 5:46 am  

    Faith hill had every right to say what she did to this (fan) if you want to call them that. it was not right for this person to grab tim like that,it was disrespectful to tim and faith. the person should be ashamed

  • John G. says:

    Posted: August 4th, 2007 at 9:19 am  

    I think Faith showed amazing restraint and class, of all the things she, as most people could have done. That was all good on her part. Best wishes to Faith, Tim And family.

  • Bink Mooney says:

    Posted: August 4th, 2007 at 10:00 am  

    YOU GO GIRL!!!

    Tim is Faith’s man. Faith was perfectly in order to do what she did. These actions disrupt the atmosphere and flow of the concert. The lady who did this should be charged and not permitted to be within 50′ of Performers.

    Faith “Stood By Her Man”. Way to go Faith.

  • dianne says:

    Posted: August 4th, 2007 at 11:16 am  

    you go girl! any woman that loves her man would of handled the problem the same.

  • wendy says:

    Posted: August 4th, 2007 at 1:11 pm  

    That fan better be glad that he wasn’t my husband!! She would’ve drawn back a nub!! Go Faith!!! I would’ve opened a can of whoop a$$!!!

  • LMB says:

    Posted: August 4th, 2007 at 1:24 pm  

    Class act all the way. Sexual assault…..YES IT WAS She should be in jail. Even if the victim doesn’t press charges, how many witnesses saw this?
    Country artists have always been open to greeting their fans. I hope this doesn’t ruin it for the rest of us.

  • Deborah says:

    Posted: August 4th, 2007 at 10:24 pm  

    I’m 32, and a huge Tim & Faith fan! I love their music and acting roles in film. Both have been incorpriated into my relationship with my husband, been together 13 years. When we started dating, songs like, “don’t take the girl”, Indian Outlaw”, and “down on the farm” were songs we listened to. Their music runs deep with us, many memories. I have a kidney disease PKD, a life threatening disease with no cure. Only transplant and dyalisis. It’s slow in progression. I don’t suffer from major complications at this time. My mother has it and is in renial failure. I know what my future holds but it doesn’t stop me from acomplishing my dreams of being a wife and mother.

    My daughter was born June 19,2006. During the first ultra sound which I was high risk due to the kidney disease. My husband, and mother were presnt. The lights were off starring at the monitor. The lady asked “do you want to know what your having?” I blurted out “yes” without a thought and my husband he had no chance to respond.”It’s a girl” In the back ground a raido was playing..I said, Brad listen…It was Tim’s in my next thirty years’.
    We all looked back at the screen and as God as my witness Abbie literaly waved at us!.

    Tim’s song” My little girl” is now a song for him and our daughter.

    My point sharing all of this is that Tim and Faith’s music like other artists means something diffrent to everyone.

    Songs are like puzzle pieces connecting our lives with music.

    But what many seem to forget, is that Tim and Faith aswell as other artists are REAL people!

    I was very angered when I heard what happened to Tim. Angered because as a fan I drove from Virginia to Philli just to see this tour. Tim designed this stage specifically to be closer to fans.

    The female (I’m being genorous)that grabbed the balls of Tim and the female that attempted to swipe his ring, made all of us FANS look bad.

    This is how you represent us to them for all they have done.

    Faith, I feel handled herself exactly as she should. She was a real women and I appluad her. I do feel both females should have been escorted out.

    It is utter shock and embarassment to me that Faith had to literaly STOP singing to address the female, and Tim had to STOP singing to address the other female and request security.

    The tour it’s self is phenominal. They really out did themselves and it was a show to remember.

    But artists are REAL people like you and me, the only diffrence is they can sing and make money doing it.

    It boggles me that people forget that they are real, they are so blinded by stardom they’ll do stupid things like throwing bras, ball grabbing, swiping rings, or uncontrollable convultions, etc.

    If I could ever meet Tim and Faith I wouldn’t come unglued and mess up the few moments I have with them. They are the kind of people you hang out with and be yourself. I’d rather spend my time, thanking them for all they do, what their music means and commending them on their marriage and family values.

    The instances that occured at this paticular concert is not how the fans react, but a mere few crazed fans can ruin it for everyone if they push too far.

    As a fan I apreciate their hard work. No one knows what went into pulling this tour off unless they purchase the Soul2soul book when you attend the concert. I like it to call it a yearbook of the tour.

    Just alone it takes 250 peolpe a day to do the show.

    Alot goes into it and they put alot into it, and to go a bove and beyond the way they do in interacting with their fans and creating the stage to make it happpen, you would think their would be even more respect and apreciation then what they were presented with at this concert.

    If it were me, I would have both females in the media. Every thing a celebrity does the media is their shadow. These girls should know what’s it like and put their face in the media. Some keep showing Faith and what she said to the girl, emphisizing that she said balls, I have seen some sites saying horrible things. Tim has a song or two with the words bull shit in the song you don’t hear complaing there, do you?

    I think these girls should be in the media, and openly sit down with Tim & Faith and apologize face to face and explain the reasoning for this behavior.

    Perhaps they can be a lesson to others who get bright ideas, that this behaivor is unexceptable,dissrespectful, and uncalled for. And we need this to happen. Because there are always copycats. Someone will say a few words like oh, faith said a few things nothing really bad happened to her, she basicaly got away with it. I can do it too. Then another artist will get their balls grabbed or maybe it will be a female this time like Carrie Underwood, maybe someone will grab her breast or between her legs.

    So in the end if we don’t make change now our stars will be sexually harrassed doing what they love doing.

    And hopefully, Tim and Faith knows not all fans are like that. We love you, respect you and love what you do.

  • Ellen/Illinois says:

    Posted: August 5th, 2007 at 11:43 am  

    Faith needs to get over herself and pretty quickly here. I used to really like Faith Hill but since the stunt she pulled at the awards show and then trying to cover it up, my opinion has changed. Why would she think that she should have won anyway???? I’m happy for Carrie, but Martina McBride is the best female vocalist “hands down” and I didn’t see her reacting like a spoiled little brat. Now this………. CLASS, hmmmm, let me think here? Somebody needs to teach the Mississippi Girl some class. First of all, you accept defeat graciously and second of all, you don’t use the word “balls” in front of thousands of people (some children) when you are referring to testicles. “Private parts” would have probably been a better and