Martina McBride (born July 29, 1966) is an American country music singer. She is a four time Country Music Association awards winner, three time Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist award winner, and Grammy Award winner. She performed The Star-Spangled Banner at Game 3 of the 2004 World Series. She is also left handed.

McBride's 1993 song "Independence Day" is used as the theme music for Sean Hannity's popular talk radio show.

McBride was married May 15, 1988 to John McBride. The couple has two daughters, Delaney Katharine, born December 22, 1994 and Emma Justine, born March 29, 1998. Their third child will be born around mid-June 2005.

Relatives

Martina has a sister named Cecilia McBride. Martina's sister's husband was named Gordon Justiner McBride. Her husband, John, has a brother named Pegasus Crawford. His brother's wife was named Samantha Crawford. Delaney and Emma has a grandmother named Jennifer McBride. Jennifer's new granddaughter will join granddaughters, Delaney, 10, and Emma, 6.

External link

• Martina McBride's Official Website (http://www.martina-mcbride.com/main.shtml)

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