Taylor Swift's first song to make the Billboard Hot 100 top 40 was "Tim McGraw," released in June 2006. The song, co-written by Swift and Liz Rose, peaked at number 40 on the chart. The song was inspired by Swift's high school experience and her admiration for country music icon, Tim McGraw. "Tim McGraw" was a critical and commercial success, establishing Swift's name in the music industry and paving the way for her subsequent hits and chart-toppers.