tim mcgraw.c that folks may already know. >> sounds good to us. ♪ ♪ gerri: so preston, how fun is this? >> it's a blast. gerri: does one do lyrics and the other does -- >> it kind of goes both ways. we sit down with the guitar and work it out and sometimes vice versa. >> piano. we're blessed to write with so many great songwriters in nashville. there's the own of 'em. -- a ton of 'em. gerri: are you from nashville originally? >> no. we had to move there to pursue -- gerri: or where are you both from? >> i'm from baltimore. >> and i'm indiana. gerri: that's funny. a lot of people gravitate there. what does it take the succeed, in your view? you guys are right at the cutting edge of it. >> i think a lot of perseverance. there's a ott of highs and lows -- a lot of highs and lows and in between and not ride the wave too high and don't get too low and just kind of stay right in the middle and find your way because the opportunity is there. and if you just stick with it i think you'll find your way. ge

expect live performances from jennifer hudson, lady gaga, and tim mcgraw. the a patrick harris will host the oscars. -- neil patrick harris will host the oscars. >> i think the nerves are there. you have to honor them and use them to your it vanish. kimberly: one of the last jobs will be rolling out the red carpet, all 16,000 square feet of it. watch the oscars ceremony on abc 7 starting at 7:00 tomorrow night. and we are taking you to hollywood tomorrow night at 7:00. catch a complete wrapup afterwords on abc 7 news at 11:00. first, a brush with death. a split-second decision and one simple thing that saved this road worker's life. eileen: after a long duration of heavy snow, we are finally starting to see the transition. the forecast is coming up. kimberly: a tennessee highway worker's close call was recorded from a dashcam video. he was tending to a stranded vehicle when a truck slammed across the median. the driver said that he swerved at the last minute because he saw the neon yellow safety vest. there you go, the reason why they wear the safety vest.

expect live performances from jennifer hudson, lady gaga, and tim mcgraw. neil patrick harris will host the oscars for his first time. and we have complete red carpet coverage right here on abc 7 live tomorrow night starting at 7:00. catch the complete wrap up right after words on abc 7 news at 11:00.

. >> taylor swift's first single tim mcgraw dropped in june 2006. ♪ ♪ >> i hope you sing my favoriteshly amounts of -- i can't even believe the way it's selling right now. ♪ ♪ >> the single "our song" went to number one on the billboard country songs chart and that made her the youngest person in history to write and perform a number one country song. >> the first of many firsts. it was a platinum effort right out of the gate. she was just 16. >> taylor swift tapped into a young market that the country music industry was basically ignoring and they were young girls. >> oh, my gosh! this is the best moment of my life. >> and one thing that makes taylor swift unique is her relationships with fans. that's thanks in part to social media. ♪ >> myspace has been one of the things that launched me as an artist. >> she had an energy in social media that no one had done up to that point and yeah, she was connecting with her fans because she was on there talking to them all of the time. >> i'm currently hanging out with my band in downtown philadelphia. >> myspace morphed into video blogs. inst

it is so good to see you, faith hill and tim mcgraw and how are you? i saw you the other night.or my husband to get up there and sing tonight and such a beautiful song. >> you performed in 2000, did you give him any advice? >> um, he's, like, a much better performer than me and all i said is take a few deep breaths before and you'll do fine. >> and the movie "i'll be me" and it's about old timers. >> i just heard that, and i just heard that and it was fantastic. when you look across the american musical landscape and you think of glen campbell and you think of the songs he recorded and the career that he had from the '60s and all of the records that he played here in l.a. and his musicianship as a guitar player and all of the others that he's so well versed in and the songs and he had galveston. by the time i get to phoenix, wichita lineman, rhinestone cowboy and a huge, iconic reference and for him to go into this part of his life carrying the message that he's carrying and laying it out there for the world to see in advance of all ziemers research, it's pretty special that you

tim mcgraw. teaguen and sara and the lonely island.nd it's spectacular. >> reporter: even one time sexiest man alive adam levine will perform. lost stars, nominee for best original song. ♪ we are lost stars ♪ >> reporter: outside, a media storm is brewing. more than 1600 credentialed journalists. it wouldn't be an awards show without the red carpet. ♪ over 16,000 square feet a perfect stage for striking poses and showing off those gorgeous gowns. give me a couple words. what makes a successful live broadcast. >> it has to be entertaining. that is the number one thing. >> boom. >> reporter: neil meron also assured us they would be using neil patrick harris to his fullest capacity. with his skills being endless, i can't wait to see what is in store. >> he can sing, dance, do magic. >> i know there will be magic. >> anytime you're involved, sara, it's magical. >> i miss you, by the way. >> i was going to say that sara. it's my line. it's in the prompter. >> i miss you. >> i'll see you later. i'm headed to l.a. >> pack ron in your carry-on

early onset in "still alice," and country singer glenn campbell was honored with a performance by tim mcgraws song, "i'm not gonna miss you." his battle with the disease is the focus of one of the nominated documentaries. special correspondent judy mueller has been exploring how music can provide help for people suffering from several forms of dementia. here's her report. ♪ >> reporter: paul has been playing the piano since he was four years old. now in his '70s, he can still remember all his favorite tunes like fly me to the moon. >> it's a place where memory doesn't have any effect on me. the music just flows. if i want to play what i want to play. ♪ >> reporter: but aside from the music, his memory is failing him. paul, a retired attorney learned several years ago he has alzheimer's. >> nobody wants to be diagnosed with alzheimer's. it's something not new to me because my father suffered from it as well. >> reporter: paul already has trouble remembering simple things like the day of the week so every day his wife goes over the schedule. >> today is monday, today at 1:30, we go to brentwoo

. >> tim mcgraw was here to perform oscar nominated song "i'm not going to miss you clothe by legendpbell who is battling alzheimer's. >> i'm honored to be here and sing for glenn and his family raise him up lift him up. >> reporter: the first to win on this night was jk simmons, best supporting actor in "whiplash." and like simmons, patricia arquette completed her domination of award season by capturing best actress for "boyhood." afterwards the party moves to the governor's ball. >> people come out so hungry because they didn't eat for the day or some for weeks to fit in the dress and look good. >> reporter: it's just one of many post oscar events slated for tinseltown's biggest night. okay. and breaking news right now. best director just went to alejandro naritu for "birdman." we still have best actor, best actress and best film coming up tonight. the best actress category is pretty much a shoo-in for julianne moore, but the other two are up for grabs. >> all right. we'll have to wait and see. thank you so much, jinah. live from hollywood. >> it's where dreams come true. find out

. >> even tim mcgraw. >> that was beautiful. >> a beautiful moment.t up in the moment, and they meet people who inspire them. >> that leads perfectly into my star of stars tonight. i thought my star of stars were, well, two of them, actually. common and john legend. i thought their performances were amazing, and their performance together. and i thought them, their speeches. as, common was like, did he memorize this? is there a teleprompter? and he was so passionate about it and john legend as well. so congratulations to them and to all the stars. >> all the winners, all the nominees. >> how about the people who didn't win. they did great work anyway. they're some of the best of the year. they go home without a trophy. they did damn good work, even i think that's worth drinking too as well. >> it was an honor to be nominated and an honor to be here and to be with you guys. >> thanks, don, that was fun. >> cheers! >> let's go to some parties. >> let's go to in and out burger. >> and then crash some parties. >> let's go. bye, everybody. >> thanks for >>

tim mcgraw is set to perform on behalf of glenn campbell at the the oscars later this month. campbell co wrote the song i'm not going to miss you as part the of the documentary that chronicles his battle with alzheimer's. you can see mcgraw's performance and much more on the eighty-seventh annual oscars tell cast sunday february between the second. it is happening right here on six abc. >>> could chris pratt be the next indiana jones? disney is reportedly in talks to revise the movie franchise and in talk with pratt to take over the lead role. he will fill shoes of harrison ford who made the archaeologist fame news raiders have the lost arc. and disney is the parent company of six abc. big shoes to fill. >> for sure. >>> much more to come on this sunday morning addition of "action news", hero bus driver actually saving a ride from being destroyed by fire. >>> defend a man who was told he could not greet people at a store, with have have a blessed day. those stories and more. plus meteorologist chris sowers will have your accu weather exclusive accu weather seven day forecast

. >> tim mcgraw. >> yes. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> he was number three on this list. >> okay, so number two, chris >> yes. >> this song ankles lot of people did like this song. >> ♪ >> what's he saying, al next. >> don't judge me, i won't judge you, because it can get ugly before -- >> don't ruin it, what i've done, what you have done in your pass. let's just come together as one. >> sure. the past isn't important. from here on out it is just you and i, looking at the future. >> exactly what he is saying. >> preach. >> chris brown. just don't get in the car with him. no, now, he has made a lot of money. why is he riding in the back of a truck. >> like he went off to war or something. >> oh, i see. >> yes, all right, let's get to number one. >> ♪ >> take me into your loving arms ♪ >> really, ed sheeran is number one? i like his music, really like his voice. >> yes. >> and this is a good song. >> now, what's he singing here? you know this? >> no, i don't. >> so i guess i'll have to listen to it and let you know. >> it will speak to us. >> one jennaphr frederick is now joining us at 8:43. >> you thin

tim mcgraw, almost not recognizable and rose lynn pike. his new look is fabulous. i love that.ellar in steel. of course lupita in that dress with 6,000 pearls used to put together this ensemble. are you ready? the golden hanger goes to -- bradley cooper and reece witherspoon. this is bradley's second year in a row as our best dressed. reece said that women should be asked about more than what they wear. right now, reece, we love you and your talent and also love that dress. today.com voted. >> she is probably dusting off her shelf right now for the golden hanger. thank you very much. >> a reminder. don't stare directly at the golden hanger. >> your eyes we're in latin america to taste some great coffee. oh that's mccafé. bienvenidos! mccafé is a blend of 100% arabica beans from regions like this, expertly roasted for a smooth, rich flavor. mmm i can almost taste it. that's the aroma of perfectly brewed mccafé. (slurp) sorry, couldn't wait. i'd love it if i could brew this at home. now you can. mccafé coffee is now available where you buy groceries. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ yoplait. with a smo

taylor swift rascal flats, reba and tim mcgraw.>> it sounds like sam smith mixed with simon. >> there is a matchup. i would take that duo. >> a new artist or someone we know? >> what's interesting about the song is the whole message goodbye. the song is inspired break up related. it could be justin bieber saying goodbye to his career and relaunching a new song. >> that are would be an extreme auto conversion. >> if you listen, they are using all those different videos of female and male. >> and justin is due for a big come back. >> this is a big way. this is kind of going around. you don't know the identity of the artist. she is a female but you don't know the identity of the artist. >> it's a publicity stand. >> #new artist or #unknown artist? >> when it hits number one, you will find out fast who it is. it's a cool song though. here is video that will warm our hearts. you cannot resist this. absolutely crazy insane video. a baby sinister laugh that has gone viral and over a million views. take a look. >> we don't know much about