Tim & Faith Through the Years and How He Proposed [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, the first couple of country music, celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary today. Love has always shone strongly in their photos through the years. Here's a photographic look back and Tim explains in great detail the day he proposed to Faith and how it took a little while to get her answer.

When Tim and Faith said, "I do" in 1996, I wouldn't have bet money that it would last. Celebrity marriages are hard. See Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert and countless others over the years. But Tim & Faith have persevered and have three beautiful daughters. Here's a look back at their first 19 years.

Earlier this year, Tim McGraw fondly remembered that June day in 1996 that he proposed. The video is below. If you have trouble viewing it on mobile, click here to watch. Happy Anniversary Tim and Faith and here's to MANY more.