10 truths about Martina McBride that you ought to know:
1. Martina McBride is one of leading exponents of country music in America. She is praised for an incredible vocal and a natural talent for choosing the right kind of songs.
2. Born to an American country music singer, Martina (the country singer) became a member of her father’s local band (Schifters) at the young age of seven. She continued the legacy of her father even though commercial success came late.
3. It was after her marriage to sound engineer John McBride in 1988 that she got a contract with RCA Records. Her first album – “The Time Has Come” was released in 1992.
4. McBride, the country music icon, rose to fame with her second album, “The Way That I Am” which was also a commercial success. Her following albums not only cemented her position as the leading female country music singer, but also landed her into the good books of critics.
5. Collaboration with Jim Brickman and Bob Seger brought her more name and fame. Her 1999 released album “Emotion” was a crossed over hit. She became a household name in America with numbers like "I Love You", "Love's the Only House" and "This One's for the Girls".
6. Her 18-track CD of classic country music standards, released in 2005 topped the Billboard Country Album Chart for the first week after it opened. Critics also praised Martina McBride for preserving the authenticity of traditional country music.
7. So far, Martina-McBride has won the title of “Country Music Association Female Vocalist” as many as four times. She is also a three-time winner of Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year and a Grammy Award winner. Martina McBride concrete angel won her the CMT Flameworthy Award for the Female Video of the Year in 2003.
8. Martina McBride lyric contains strong social messages. Due to her songs, she is regarded as an ambassador of women empowerment. Her number "This One's for the Girls" was chosen as the theme song for the 2005 NCAA Women's Basketball championship tournament.
9. Martina McBride ticket is available online. There are even portals selling her shows’ tickets at discounted rate. You can either order them on phone or buy them online.
10. Martina McBride is still a popular figure today, enchanting music lovers with her incredible voice and capturing themes.
Article Published: Wednesday 22nd November 2006

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