Among the nominees at the Grammy Awards is a singer-songwriter, born and raised far from the Grand Ole Opry. With Mark Strassmann we TAKE NOTE: Like most country songs, “Humble and Kind” tells a story from the heart: When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to youWhen the work you put in is realizedLet yourself feel the prideBut always stay humble and kind. Don’t expect a free ride from no oneDon’t hold a grudge or a chip and here’s why:Bitterness keeps you from flyin’Always stay humble and kind. Tim McGraw – Humble And Kind (Official Video) by TimMcGrawVEVO on YouTube Tim McGraw’s hit last year is about life lessons shared from parent to child. Don’t take for granted the love this life gives youWhen you get where you’re going don’t forget turn back aroundAnd help the next one in lineAlways stay humble and kind. Songwriter Lori McKenna knows a lot about that. The 48-year-old’s inspiration was her five (yes, five) kids. “Honestly, I was thinking that they don’t listen to a word I say,” McKenna said. “I just wanted to make a list of things that I wanted them to know, that I didn’t want to be accused of not telling them. There’s lines in there for each of the kids.” “Do each of your five kids know which line is intended for them?” Strassmann asked. “No,” she smiled. McKenna writes for Nashville’s biggest stars, including Reba McEntire and Keith Urban. “I want to make people feel something that they didn’t…more detail
