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Martina McBride to Celebrate Cancer Survivors at the Grand Ole Opry

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:13:28 +0000

Country star Martina McBride has partnered with the Women’s Survivors Alliance for a special concert to celebrate women who have survived cancer. The performance will take place at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Wednesday, Aug. 24. McBride has a longstanding penchant for recording songs with big messages, and her hit ‘I’m Gonna Love [...]

Country Classics That Surprisingly Never Hit #1

Polly Wogg — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:33:15 +0000

There are certain country songs that are classics and have been around forever. However, these familiar tunes, surprisingly never went to #1 on the country music charts. Some did even make it into the top 5. CMT put together a list of the Top 10 Classic Country Songs that NEVER made it to #1. Here's a few songs that surprised me with their peak position on the charts.

Martina McBride Donating Portion of Proceeds From New Jersey 'Joy of Christmas' Concert to Hurricane Sandy Relief

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Martina McBride has graciously promised to donate a portion of the proceeds from her Dec. 9 Joy of Christmas holiday tour stop in West Long Branch, N.J. to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, a gesture that is truly the embodiment of the Christmas spirit. The ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’ singer will directly donate $5 [...]

Martina McBride to Perform During CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:00:31 +0000

Martina McBride is slated to perform as part of CBS' 52nd annual Thanksgiving Day Parade celebration. Portions of the parade will be featured in the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In addition to the performance from McBride, the Broadway casts of 'Once' and the musical 'Newsies' will perform, according to wnypapers.com.

Martina McBride's Fans Raise Over $25K for Cancer Research

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:00:58 +0000

It's no secret that the right song can inspire healing and action, and Martina McBride's recent ballad 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It' is a prime example. The powerful and emotional song -- which describes one woman's journey through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment -- inspired McBride's fans to raise over $25,000 for cancer research.

Martina McBride Reveals How She Stays Fit and What She Won't Deny Herself

Jessica Nicholson — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:00:42 +0000

At 46, Martina McBride is healthy, beautiful and strong. The singer, wife and mother of three–who showed off her bikini body on the cover of Shape Magazine in 2009–opened up about the fitness routine she uses to stay healthy. “It varies throughout year depending on my motivation,” McBride tells Shape.com, “I just took a little break [...]

Martina McBride Writing a Party Planning Book

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:00:38 +0000

Martina McBride fans, get ready to party! The country star has revealed that she's in the early stages of a book that will share her tips on entertaining, but it's not a book about her career in music. Instead, the star will dish out advice on planning dinner parties.

Martina McBride Announces 2012 Joy of Christmas Tour

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:00:33 +0000

Martina McBride is set to reprise her Joy of Christmas headlining tour, announcing 16 dates for the popular holiday outing. The singer will kick off the newly-announced Christmas excursion on Nov. 23 in Atlanta, Ga., just days after wrapping her upcoming One Night theater tour. “The Christmas season is by far the McBride family’s favorite [...]

Martina McBride Wasn't Aware That She's Releasing a Greatest Hits Album

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:00:59 +0000

Surprise! We're releasing your greatest hits -- thought you might like to know! That's what a startled Martina McBride found out on Monday. But here's the twist: Instead of learning about the forthcoming release from RCA Records, her former label home of nearly 20 years, McBride read about the upcoming collection online.

Martina McBride and Train's Pat Monahan to Debut New Duet on PBS Special

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:00:10 +0000

Country star Martina McBride and Train singer Pat Monahan will debut their new duet ‘A Song for You’ on the upcoming PBS special, ‘From Dust to Dreams: Opening Night at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.’ The show was filmed at the opening of the Smith Center in March and also features performances by an array of country and pop musicians.

Martina McBride Moves Family to L.A. to Help Her Daughter Pursue Acting

Megan Pacella — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:00:27 +0000

Martina McBride wanted to be a country star practically from the time she was born. After decades of singing success, McBride can look back and recognize how the support of her parents helped her to get where she is today. Now, as a mother of three, it’s the ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’ hitmaker’s turn to support her daughter’s dreams.

Martina McBride Invites 'The Chew' Into Her Kitchen

Megan Pacella — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:10:19 +0000

We all know that Martina McBride is a mega-talented singer and performer — but did you know that she has some major skills in the kitchen, as well? Well, ABC’s daytime cooking show, ‘The Chew,’ sure did. They visited the mother of three’s kitchen to hang out with her and cook a delicious meal.

Martina McBride Dishes on ACM Awards Wedding Details

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:10:02 +0000

It’s truly one of the sweetest stories, and now Martina McBride is giving the details behind the live wedding that’s going to take place onstage at the ACM Awards while the country songstress and Train frontman Pat Monahan sing a live version of McBride’s single ‘Marry Me.’ The ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’ singer says the whole wedding plan was actually her own (admittedly crazy) idea.

Martina McBride to Perform 'Marry Me' With Pat Monahan While Couple Gets Married Live at 2012 ACM Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:35 +0000

While you expect a great variety of performances at the ACM Awards, there’s one special occurrence you’d never anticipate seeing on the ACM stage: a wedding. Well, prepare to have your expectations blown away this year! Martina McBride and Train frontman Pat Monahan are due to perform McBride’s latest single ‘Marry Me‘ while a couple actually gets married on stage.

Martina McBride – Just Like You and Me

Tad Pole — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:15:48 +0000

They say country stars are just like you and me, they put their pants on one leg at a time. Or in Martina McBride's case, maybe it's the pantyhose one leg at a time. In a recent blog at her web site, Martina says she has the post holiday "blahs."

Best Holiday Songs – Polly Wogg's Top 6

Polly Wogg — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:33:51 +0000

Askmen.com ranked the 10 worst holiday songs of all time and no country artists made the list. The Glee Cast's version of 'Do You Hear What I Hear' came in at #8, which is understandable since men took t

Martina McBride CBS Special To Promote Adoption

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:52:51 +0000

The CBS special "A Home For the Holidays With Martina McBride" will be broadcast December 21 at 8pm Eastern. According to Martina's website the show will feature guests Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige and Gavin DeGraw among others and promote adoption from foster care.

Martina McBride and Kristin Chenoweth to Perform on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:45:34 +0000

Country reigns supreme once again over at ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ The Band Perry performed, and Julianne Hough and Blake Shelton graced the stage on ‘DWTS’ recently. The country tradition is continuing this week, as the lovely and talented Martina McBride and Kristin Chenoweth will appear on Tuesday night’s episode. That ‘DWTS’ performance stage is turning into a regular ol’ hoedown, ain’t it?

Martina McBride Featured on CMT's "Invitation Only" Tonight [AUDIO]

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:41:32 +0000

Martina McBride's new CD "Eleven" won't be in stores until November 11 but fans can hear a preview of the new songs tonight when she appears on CMT's "Invitation Only". Martina will also perform some of her classic hits and answer questions from a studio audience.

Martina McBride Turning Empire State Building Pink

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:56:34 +0000

Martina McBride's continuing efforts to draw awareness to breast cancer will bring her to New York City October 14 for a private show and benefit at the landmark Empire State Building. According to Reuters the iconic building be be awash in pink light focusing attention on breast cancer awareness.