Martina McBride
Martina McBride
Martina Mariea McBride, is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is known for her soprano singing range and her country pop material...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCountry Singer
Date of Birth29 July 1966
CitySharon, KS
CountryUnited States of America
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Raising three girls, I think it's important to teach them to support other women.
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I don't feel like I'm setting out to do any heroic preservation. I just love this music ... I did songs that felt like home to me.
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My dad was a huge country music fan, but he also had a band and he sang. So he'd listen to a lot of music and the songs that he'd learn for the band were more from the male artists. So my earliest country memories were Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, George Jones, Johnny Paycheck even.
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I have been fighting writing songs for a long time. People keep telling me I should write, and other writers have offered to write with me, and to be honest, it's not something I've ever really had a passion for - plus I wasn't sure I had the talent to do it!
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I find that putting my make-up on and playing with different looks is really relaxing for me before the show. It kind of helps me make that transition from 'mommy' to 'performer,' or star or whatever you want to call it!
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It's hard to say no to your kid. It's hard for them to stomp off and not be happy with you for an hour.
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The real heroes are the ones working at the shelters every day and the women who find the courage to better their lives for themselves and their children. The woman working at the shelter doesn't have the opportunity to get in front of a million people and raise awareness. I'm the one that can do that for her.
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Some days I do well and I eat really healthfully. But I don't think we should deprive ourselves of anything, so some days I indulge and give in to cravings.
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I have girls who are concerned about how they look compared to models or what have you. It's my responsibility to teach them that beauty is more than superficial.
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My older brother was into Creedence Clearwater Revival and ZZ Top, and my sister was into pop radio. So somewhere along the line, I got into Ozzy Osbourne, REO Speedwagon, Heart, Pat Benetar, Journey.
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The thing about my fridge is, it's a family fridge, so there's a little of something everybody likes in there.
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You either have fans who stick with you, or they don't. It comes down to making music that people connect with and great fans.
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At the beginning of every week, I like to sit down and figure out what I'm going to make. I probably try at least two new recipes a week. But I have my standbys - jambalaya, meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
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Why do we get so angry at ourselves when we eat foods we love? Do you think guys walk around going, 'I just ate a cheeseburger and I'm so mad at myself?'