Yet few modern country artists have done as much to draw attention to the music’s history as Martina did when she released Timeless, an album of classic covers. “I’m known for more contemporary country music” than for being a traditionalist, she acknowledges. She’s had a couple of crossover hits over the years, inlcuding “This One’s for the Girls” and “In My Daughter’s Eyes,” both of which were smashes on adult contemporary as well as country radio. Martina’s own career is a fine example of that balance.
“I love when I see new artists coming out to the Opry because I think it’s such an interesting combination of respecting our heritage and tradition with younger artists coming and performing, which brings new fans to the Opry. “It’s one of the highest honors of my career, to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry,” she says proudly. Martina feels blessed to be a part of country music’s most storied tradition. Through 2010, 20 of her singles had reached the Top 10, from 1993’s breakthrough “My Baby Loves Me” to “Wrong Baby Wrong.” It’s a voice - and career - you’d be hard-pressed not to consider “Blessed,” to cite one of her No. 1 hits. “It’s one of the highest honors of my career, to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.” -Martina McBrideĪs country’s longtime foremost belter, she has won the Top Female Vocalist trophy four times at the Country Music Association Awards and three times from the Academy of Country Music. Martina McBride has that kind of once-in-a-generation voice that’s so phenomenal you’d be happy to listen to her sing the phone book - so thank Heaven she chose to sing country music instead.
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