Tim McGraw is disassociating himself from "Greatest Hits Vol. 3," which he says was released by Curb Records without his involvement.
McGraw is working on a studio album that will not be ready in time for the Christmas rush and Curb wanted a new McGraw product in stores. Disc was released Oct. 7.
McGraw wanted to release the new album in the fall, but Curb delayed it, his camp says, to extend his contract. The singer debuted three songs that will appear n the album during his “Live Your Voice Tour.”
McGraw issued a statement: “I am saddened and disappointed that my label chose to put out another hits album instead of new music.  I’ve only had one studio album since my last hits package.  It has to be just as confusing to the fans as it is to me.
“I had no involvement in the creation or presentation of this record. Sure I love the songs and I don’t want to take anything away from all the creative people who were a part of making those records.  But the whole concept is an embarrassment to me as an artist. In the spirit of an election year, I would simply say to my fans ‘I’m Tim McGraw and I don’t approve their message.’”
Could McGraw be the next artist to jump ship from the major labels?