In 1999, Tim McGraw had a big hit with a song that was actually a cover of a song that Rodney Crowell released first.

Tim McGraw is one of country music's defining stars, but some of his most memorable songs came from a time when he was still establishing the sound and persona that would make him a superstar.

“Something Like That” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart on Sept. 25, 1999, giving McGraw his 10th No. 1 hit. It also reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song ...