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McGraw: I'm Not Running for Guv. Yet.

Singer still interested, but not yet

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 16, 2008 7:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Those of you drooling at the thought of Gov. Tim McGraw will have to wait a little longer. The country star is not running for governor of Tennessee—yet, People reports. A rep for McGraw denied the rumors, sparked by an item in The New Republic earlier this month, but admitted “It’s something he is interested in, but not for 2010. Later in life.”

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill attend the 2008 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Events Center at Belmont University on April 14, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (Getty Images)

This June 6, 200 file photo shows country music singer Tim McGraw applauding after performing at the annual Wal Mart shareholder's meeting in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/April L. Brown,File)

Tim McGraw waves while performing at the annual Wal Mart Stores Inc. shareholder's meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Friday, June 6, 2008. (AP Photo/April L. Brown)

Country singer Tim McGraw launches his first cologne with COTY beauty named "McGraw" at the Highline Ballroom, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

Tim McGraw, left, and his wife Faith Hill arrive at the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Tim McGraw performs during the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw perform their duet "I Need You" during the CMT Music Awards, Monday, April 14, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)

Tim McGraw attends the book launch of his 'My Little Girl' at Barnes & Noble booksellers Fifth Avenue on October 22, 2008 in New York City. (Getty Images)

Tim McGraw performs onstage during day 3 of the 2008 Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on May 4, 2008 in Indio, Calif. (Getty Images)

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I grew up in Louisiana and politics is kind of a contact sport. I've always been fascinated by what can be done in the public arena. And if the time comes where I think I can do some positive things, I'll be glad to do it.
- Tim McGraw, in earlier interview

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McGraw: I'm Not Running for Guv. Yet.