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Gracie McGraw is showing off her gorgeous vocals.
The 28-year-old actress and singer, who’s also the eldest daughter of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, performed an emotional rendition of “My Buddy” for American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute in New York City in April.
PEOPLE can exclusively premiere a clip of Gracie’s performance before it airs in full on PBS for Veteran’s Day later this month.
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The clip sees Gracie vocally soar through the tune in the show, a reimagined version of The Great War & The Great Gatsby that’s created, written and narrated by historian John Monsky and directed by Michael Mayer.
PBS’ documentary highlights the Carnegie Hall performance, also starring Adam Chanler-Berat, Nicholas Christopher, Micaela Diamond and Diego Andres Rodriguez and conducted by Ian Weinberger.
According to PBS, American Heart in WWI recounts World War I “through the lens of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, and a dynamic fusion of breathtaking music, powerful storytelling and unforgettable characters.”
American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute premieres on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS as well as the broadcaster’s website and app.
Gracie’s famous parents were in the audience for the Carnegie Hall performance in April. A source told PEOPLE at the time that Tim and Hill, both 58, were very supportive and gave their eldest daughter a a rousing standing ovation at curtain call — with Hill wiping away tears at one point.
The country music stars are also parents to Maggie, 27, and Audrey, 23.
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Following the April performances, Gracie posted a photo of the American Heart in WWI cast to Instagram and wrote, “We did it. I love these freaks.”
Next, the performer will showcase her talents in a show at Joe’s Pub in N.Y.C. on Nov. 10. “We can’t wait to see your beautiful faces,” she wrote on Instagram. “It’s gonna be a realllll good show.”
