"I didn't want to play a rancher. I didn't want to have a cowboy hat on; I wanted to get away from that in the things I do. But I read the script and fell in love with it. As hard as I tried to say no, I couldn't"

Tim McGraw is expressing his reluctance to take on the role of a rancher in a motion picture. He wanted to break away from the typical cowboy functions he had actually been playing in the past. Nevertheless, after reading the script, he found himself not able to refuse the role. He was so taken with the story that he was not able to say no. This quote speaks to the power of a great story and how it can draw people in, even if they are initially hesitant. It likewise speaks with Tim McGraw's dedication to his craft and his willingness to take on roles that challenge him. He was willing to put aside his own bookings and take on a role that he may not have initially had an interest in, all for the sake of a good story.