Biography
Multiple Grammy® nominee Martina McBride has sold over 23 million albums to date, which includes 20 Top 10 singles and six #1 hits.
Martina McBride has earned more than 15 major music awards, including four wins for Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association and won three Academy of Country Music for Top Female Vocalist. Martina has been awarded 14 Gold Records. Nine Platinum honors, three Double Platinum Records, and two Triple Platinum Awards. Martina was awarded the Covenant House Beacon of Hope Award and Music Business Association’s prestigious 2015 Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award for her philanthropic efforts on behalf of domestic violence. Martina has released two cookbooks–the first, Around the Table, a full-color illustrated collection of her favorite recipes, hosting tips, practical menu planning advice, and themed décor inspiration. She released her second book, Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life, in October 2018. Most recently, Martina was honored with the Cliffie Stone Icon Award at the ACM Honors event for her impactful contributions to country music.
When Martina isn’t in the studio, she focuses her time on charitable causes dear to her heart through her Team Music Is Love charity initiative.
McBride resides in Nashville with her husband, John, and their three daughters. You can keep up with her on Facebook, as well as Twitter and Instagram. For tour dates, please visit her website.
Trivia
What is Martina McBride's maiden name?
a) Michelle Marie Schiff
b) Marcia Marie McBride
c) Martina Marie Schiff
d) Monica Louise Schiff
[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Answer"]Martina was born Martina Mariea Schiff in 1966 to her parents, Daryl and Jeanne Schiff. She later married John McBride in 1987.[/collapse]
When was Martina McBride born?
a) July 29, 1966
b) January 2, 1968
c) July 12, 1960
d) August 14, 1969
[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Answer"]Martina was born on July 29, 1966 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas.[/collapse]
Martina worked selling t-shirts at Garth Brooks' concerts before she became a country music singer?
a) True
b) False
[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Answer"]True, her and her husband, John, sold t-shirts and things at Garth Brooks' concerts before she made it big. Garth Books gave her the inspiration to become a music singer.[/collapse]
In what year did Martina release her first album?
a) 1990
b) 1991
c) 1995
d) 1992
[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Answer"]Martina released her first album in 1992. This album was called "The Time Has Come."[/collapse]
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