The latest news from Martina McBridehttp://martinamcbride.com/news<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/07/medium.04yv84149j69.jpg" /><br /><h3>Kelly Clarkson, The Bangles, The Go-Gos, Courtyard Hounds and Martina McBride Among Newest Line-Up Additions</h3> <!-- /#content-header --> <p>Submitted by lilith_admin l. on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 12:25</p> <p>March 4, 2010 (New York, NY) <strong><a href="http://www.lilithfair.com/">The 2010 Lilith Tour</a></strong> announces some major additions to the already eclectic and notable list of confirmed female acts. Newly added artists include: Kelly Clarkson, The Bangles, The Go-Gos, Courtyard Hounds (Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks), Martina McBride, Suzanne Vega, Anjulie, Anya Marina, Jesca Hoop, Kate Miller-Heidke, Lucy Schwartz, Miranda Lee Richards, Nikki Jean and The Rescues.</p> <p>Additionally, <strong>Birmingham, AL</strong> joins the list of cities the tour will go through this summer.</p> <p>Full list of artists announced so far (visit <a href="http://www.lilithfair.com/">lilithfair.com</a>to view artist pages):</p> <p>A Fine Frenzy, Anjulie, Ann Atomic, Anya Marina, Ash Koley, The Bangles, Beth Orton, Brandi Carlile, Butterfly Boucher, Cat Power, Ceci Bastida, Chairlift, Chantal Kreviazuk, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae, Courtyard Hounds, Donna Delory, Elizaveta, Emmylou Harris, Erin McCarley, Erykah Badu, Frazey Ford, The Go-Gos, Gossip, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Heart, Ima, Indigo Girls, Ingrid Michaelson, Janelle Monae, Jennifer Knapp, Jesca Hoop, Jill Hennessy, Jill Scott, Julia Othmer, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Nash Katzenjammer, Kelly Clarkson, Ke$ha, La Roux, Lights, Lissie, Loretta Lynn, Lucy Schwartz, Marina & The Diamonds, Martina McBride, Mary J. Blige, Meaghan Smith, Melissa McClelland, Metric, Miranda Lambert, Miranda Lee Richards, Missy Higgins, Nikki Jean, Nneka, Norah Jones, Priscilla Renea, The Rescues, Rosie Thomas, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan, Serena Ryder, Sheryl Crow, Sia, Sugarland, Susan Justice, Suzanne Vega, Tara MacLean, Tegan and Sara, Toby Lightman, Vedera, Vita Chambers, The Submarines, The Weepies, Ximena Sarinana, Zee Avi</p> <p>Full list of cities revealed so far:</p> <p>Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Boston, Calgary, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Edmonton, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Montreal, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver, DC and West Palm Beach.</p> <p>ABC is the official media sponsor of The 2010 Lilith Tour. The Lilith Tour will be strongly represented across ABC television shows and online at<a href="http://abc.com/" title="http://ABC.com">ABC.com</a>via the ABC Music Lounge. This includes but is not limited to Lilith artists and the touring festival itself being worked into various ABC programs, as well as the ABC Music Lounge physically joining the tour for the long haul, bringing exclusive coverage and behind-the-scenes action to viewers across the country at<a href="http://abc.com/" title="http://ABC.com">ABC.com</a>.</p> <p>Stay tuned for information regarding tour dates and ticket on-sales in the coming weeks!</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:30:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/7801<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/09/medium.w8q018t8t9m6.jpg" /><br /><p>Martina is one of the first artists announced for this years CMA Fest! Her fans get access to a special discount. Four-day Fest tickets normally priced $110 are available to Martinas fans for only $80.</p> <p>Offer runs 3/3-3/12.</p> <p>The festival is June 10-13 in Nashville - it's a blast!</p> <p><a href="http://www.cmafest.com/ticket80/martina/">CLICK HERE</a> for the special discount!!!</p> <p></p> <p><strong>ABOUT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL</strong></p> <p>2010 CMA Music Festival runs Thursday-Sunday, June 10-13 in Nashville.</p> <p> Nightly concerts happen at LP Field</p> <p> Daytime concerts happen at Riverfront Park</p> <p> Daytime autograph sessions take place at the Nashville Convention Center</p> <p> Full CMA Music Festival details: <a href="http://www.cmafest.com/ticket80/martina" target="_blank"> www.CMAfest.com/ticket80/martina</a></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:15:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/7751<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/08/medium.33s3ohv1d588.png" /><br /><p></p> <p>Check out the new items in the store! This last load consisted of brand new merch to the web store.</p> <p>Check it out here:</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/store/product/mmc-sst-010s" target="_self">Antique Print All-Over Tee</a></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/store/product/mmc-sst-012s" target="_self">Blue Martina</a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/store/product/mmc-sst-013s" target="_self">Red, White and Blue-Let Freedom Ring</a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/store/product/mmc-lic-001" target="_self">License Plate</a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:55:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/7741<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/02/medium.qkfl6me4e790.jpg" /><br /><p>My name is Kayla, I am 19 years old and live in Winchester, Indiana. I'm currently a freshman in college and I'm majoring in nursing.In addition toschool, I spend a lot of my time working at a local hospital as a nursing assistant. It's a demanding but rewarding job. It'sfor me to choose my favorite Martina McBride song (because I love them all!) but my three favorites are, at the moment, "Anything and Everything", "If I Had Your Name", and "Show Me". Unfortunately, I've never had the opportunity to meet Martina, but last Thursday she Tweeted me! Also last Thursday, I went to my first Martina McBride concert to see her and Trace Adkins on their "Shine All Night" tour. It was absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for selecting me as "Fan of the Month".</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:40:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/7621<p>Congratulations to the following fan club members! They were each drawn to win 2 front row tickets and 2 meet & greet passes to Martina's Shine All Night concert in the city listed by their name! You could be next...if you're an active fan club member, just go to the contest area of the fan club link, and click on the city you'd like to enter for. Winners are contacted one week prior to each show. Good luck!</p> <p>Sharon Treadwell - Colorado Springs, CO; Lareina Saindon - Park City, UT; Debbie Rocholl - Oklahoma City, OK; Kathy Ross - Little Rock, AR; Julie Carter - Independence, MO; Mary Adams - Council Bluffs, IA; Christa Green - Reading, PA; Lisa Davis - Worcester; Jed Torbert - Fairfax, VA; Chelsey Lee - Bossier City, LA; Jackie McClean - Pensacola, FL; Brittany Millette - Buffalo, NY; Kathy Clay - Baltimore, MD; Judy Kauffer - Columbus, OH; Tami Mason - Fort Wayne, IN; Abbey Monnin - Cleveland, OH; Sarah Ann Cagno - Pittsburgh, PA; Julia Fitzpatrick - Highland Heights, KY</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:15:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/7531<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/15/medium.bgui93xzr541.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>Feb 23-25 Pre-Sale</strong> Public On Sale: Feb 27 (**change in pre-sale & on sale date)<br /> -<a href="http://www.martinamcbride.com/events/2672">Trenton, NJ Sun National Bank Center</a></p> <p><strong>March 2-4 Pre-Sale</strong> Public On Sale: March 5<br /> <a href="http://www.martinamcbride.com/events/2674">-Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Center</a></p> <p>Please note, all pre-sales go up at 10am local time of the selected venue and end 10am of the last dates specified.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:55:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/7451<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/15/medium.uz6226c0t2t8.jpg" /><br /><p>THE 2010 OC FAIR PRESENTS</p> <p>MARTINA MCBRIDESTARTS</p> <p>PROMPTLY AT 8:00PM</p> <p>THE PACIFIC AMPHITHEATREINCLUDES FAIR ADMISSION</p> <p>THU JUL 22 2010 </p> <p>This event takes place in the Pacific Amphitheatre inside the 2010 OC Fair.A ticket to this event guarantees a reserved seat and free admission to the OC Fair.Encourage arrive early/VIP park.</p> <p><br />Tickets now available on martinamcbride.com. To get the best seats in the house, make sure to <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/3241">purchase your tickets</a> on the site!<br /><br /></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/7261<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/08/medium.461h9r55p358.png" /><br /><p>Tune in the week of February 15th to GAC's Top 20 Countdown when Nan Kelly travels to Pensacola to join Martina on the Shine All Night Tour! Also tune in to see who will lay claim to the coveted #1 spot on the countdown!</p> <p>Airdates</p> <ul> <li>February 19, 2010 8:00 PM ET</li> <li>February 20, 2010 12:00 AM ET</li> <li>February 20, 2010 10:00 AM ET</li> <li>February 20, 2010 5:30 PM ET</li> <li>February 21, 2010 12:00 PM ET</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.gactv.com/gac/shows_top/episode/0,3038,GAC_26159_67827,00.html">Click Here</a>for more info.</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:40:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/7231<p>Congratulations to the following fan club members! They were each drawn to win 2 front row tickets and 2 meet & greet passes to Martina's Shine All Night concert in the city listed by their name! You could be next...if you're an active fan club member, just go to the contest area of the fan club link, and click on the city you'd like to enter for. Winners are contacted one week prior to each show. Good luck!</p> <p>Sharon Treadwell - Colorado Springs, CO; Lareina Saindon - Park City, UT;</p> <p>Debbie Rocholl - Oklahoma City, OK; Kathy Ross - Little Rock, AR;</p> <p>Julie Carter - Independence, MO; Mary Adams - Council Bluffs, IA;</p> <p>Christa Green - Reading, PA; Lisa Davis - Worcester; Jed Torbert - Fairfax, VA;</p> <p>Chelsey Lee - Bossier City, LA; Jackie McClean - Pensacola, FL</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:40:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/7151<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/10/medium.qvzr5x186pmz.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>Congratulations Kimberly!</strong></p> <p>My name isKimberly, I am 17, from Wheeling, West Virginia. I am in 11th grade and my favorite thing to do is sing. I absolutely love it! My first big performance was last year when I sang "Valentine." My biggest dream is to be a country singer and do a duet with Martina! I also enjoy playing volleyball, and I am on the varsity team at my high school. I also played the violin for 7 years and enjoyed it very much. It is absolutely impossible for me to choose just one favorite Martina song. I love all of them and have all of her albums. The first Martina concert I attended was last year in Pittsburgh. It was all I wanted for my 16th birthday. It was the best concert I have ever been to! I was sad when it came to an end. It was the best birthday present ever! Sadly, I have never had the opportunity to meet Martina, but would absolutely love to!</p> <p>I cant wait to go to her concert in Pittsburgh this month!</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:05:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6762<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/02/medium.8v1t8g98d6s7.jpg" /><br /><p> <strong>Feb 2-4 Pre-Sale </strong>Public On Sale: Feb 5</p> <p>-Green Bay, WI <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2083">Resch Center</a><br /> -DeKalb, IL NIU <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2084">Convocation Center</a><br /> -Loveland, CO <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2085">Budweiser Events Center</a><br /> -Bismark, ND <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2087">Bismarck Civic Center</a></p> <p><strong>Feb 2-4 Pre-Sale</strong> Public On Sale: Feb 6<br /> -St Louis, MO <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2082">Scottrade Center</a></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Feb 23-25 Pre-Sale</strong> Public On Sale: Feb 27 (**change in pre-sale & on sale date)<br /> -Trenton, NJ Sun National Bank Center</p> <p><strong>March 2-4 Pre-Sale</strong> Public On Sale: March 5<br /> -Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Center</p> <p>Please note, all pre-sales go up at 10am local time of the selected venue and end 10am of the last dates specified.</p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:50:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6745<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/04/medium.4c1sb057l206.png" /><br /><p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/users/martina/blogs/93155">Click here</a> to check out the latest blog from Martina then <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/media/photos/1560">click here</a> to check out the photos from last nights show in Little Rock.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:45:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6670<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/13/07/medium.6duhvbog1x2y.jpg" /><br /><p></p> <p>There has been some confusion over the Pittsburgh Fan Club contest. For this show, there will only be 2 meet & greet passes given away - so to enter, you need to already have tickets to the show.</p> <p>If you entered before the contest was changed to meet & greet passes only, you will need to go in and enter again. If you go to the Pittsburgh contest on the website and it says "Sign up for this contest", then you havepreviously entered. If it says "Cancel your sign up" your entryaccepted and you're good to go!</p> <p>Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions -<a href="mailto:fanrelations@martinamcbride.com">fanrelations@martinamcbride.com</a></p> <p>Who loves ya?</p> <p>Tracy</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:25:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6647<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/14/medium.2pbhdng0h08e.jpg" /><br /><p>Take a look at the fleece jacket you get with a purchase of the Shine All Night Premium Package. The package contains premium seats in the venue, a <a href="http://host.groundctrl.com/martina/fleece.jpg" target="_blank">Shine All Night fleece</a> as well as a one year membership to the Martina Fan club.</p> <p><a href="http://host.groundctrl.com/martina/fleece.jpg" target="_blank">Click here to see a detailed shot of the fleece</a>.</p> <p>Premium Packages are on sale now or will be soon in the Fan Club for the following venues:</p> <p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2058">Columbia, SC//Colonial Life Center</a>- 05/02/2010</p> <p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2086">Rapid City, SD//Don Barnett Arena</a>- 04/09/2010</p> <p>More Premium Packages may be available through the venue in your town.</p> <p>Premium Packages for Loveland will go on sale soon, so check back the site for details.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:40:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6630<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/02/medium.pqr1q544s06i.jpg" /><br /><p></p> <p>Select the banner you want to post on your MySpace, Blog or anywhere you desire! Send us a link to your site and get points!</p> <p>Get all the info <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/campaigns/19">here</a>.</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:55:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6620<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/03/medium.u4x02b5k5owc.jpg" /><br /><p>Here is your chance to see Martina and get the best seats in the venue! We offer a presale open only to members of the Martina McBride Fan Club.</p> <p><strong>Jan. 19-21 Pre-Sale </strong><br /> -Baltimore, MD <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2671">1st Mariner Arena</a><br /> -Rapid City, SD <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2086" target="_self">Don Barnett Arena</a></p> <p>Public On Sale: Jan 23</p> <p>Please note, all pre-sales go up at 10am local time of the selected venue and end 10am of the dates specified.</p> <p>________________________________________________________________________</p> <p>Shine All Night Premium Packages for Rapid City, SD</p> <p>The Martina website will have Shine All Night Premium Packages available for Rapid City, SD. Premium Packages include a 1-year membership to the Martina Fan Club-either renewal or new subscription, an exclusive fleece as well as a ticket to some of the best seats in the house.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:20:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6616<p> <p>Shine All Night Premium Packages are still available for the Independence and Columbia stops. Take advantage of this limited offer. Premium Packages include a 1-year membership to the Martina Fan Club-either renewal or new subscription, an exclusive fleece as well as a ticket to some of the best seats in the house.</p> <p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2062">Click here for details for the Independence show</a></p> <p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2058">Clicke here for details for the Columbia show</a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> </p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:10:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6584<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/02/medium.300630io88mn.jpg" /><br /><p></p> <p>The Martina Fan Club is pleased to announce that we have secured more tickets for the Pittsburgh date at the Peterson Event Center on Feb 27, 2010.</p> <p>Public On-Sales won't be released until Jan 23rd, so get your exclusive seats from the FC to ensure you get the best seats in the house! Check it out <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2075">here</a>!</p> <p></p> <p>*Must be a current member of the Martina Fan Club to qualify.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:50:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6574<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/05/medium.9809x24nosu8.jpg" /><br /><p>Martina is GAC's <a href="http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_martina_mcbride">Artist of The Month</a>.</p> <p>Watch exclusive interviews, browse photos, check out Fan Q&A, and take the Martina Trivia Challenge. Test your Martina knowledge to see if you're "Blessed" or if you're "Wrong Again."</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:55:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6518<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/08/medium.ta9l7deqtaog.jpeg" /><br /><p>CONGRATULATIONS MARY JOY!</p> <p>My name is Mary Joy, and I am married and have a wonderful 13 year old son and 2 dogs. I live in Garland, TX. I am a Merchandising Assistant and have worked for the same company for 34 years. I really enjoying traveling and have been able to travel all over the US and Holland and Belgium. I am a BIG country music fan and love going to see concerts live. I am a new fan club member but have loved Martinas music for a long time. Her music is so real to life with all the emotions. Some of my favorite Martina songs are A Broken Wing, Concrete Angel and s Will I finally got to see Martina live in concert on Dec 5th in Oklahoma City. I was blown away by the energy in her show and her stage set up is fantastic. I have not met Martina yet but I still have hopes to meet her in Bossier City in February. The ticket to that show is a birthday treat for myself -so to meet Martina then would be AWESOME! I had hoped for 3 shows in a row in February but the other 2 were taken off the tour list. I hope they do re-schedule a show somewhere in the DFW area before the end of the tour.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:10:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6493<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/14/medium.655k00f80kg4.jpg" /><br /><p>Due to a scheduling conflict, the Shine All Night Tour has rescheduled the following 3 tour stops.</p> <ul> <li> Greensboro, NC on Thursday, December 10th has been rescheduled for Friday, April 30th, 2010. </li> <li> Columbia, SC on Friday, December 11th has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 2nd, 2010. </li> <li> Duluth, GA on Saturday, December 12th has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 1st, 2010.</li> </ul> <p><br /> The new line up for the April 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd show will be Martina McBride, Blake Shelton, and a 3rd act TBA.<br /> <br /> Previously purchased tickets for the December 10th, 11th and 12th show will be honored for the re-scheduled show dates.<br /> <br /> Apologies for any inconvenience and we look forward to seeing you in 2010!</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:40:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6239<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/13/medium.376cfsgg98h2.jpg" /><br /><table> <tr> <td><strong>MARTINA MCBRIDE DELIVERS COUNTRY MUSIC </strong> <strong><strong></strong></strong> <strong><strong>LIKE A ROCK STAR ON OPENING WEEKEND OF </strong></strong> <strong><strong><em>SHINE ALL NIGHT </em>TOUR</strong></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table> <tr> <td><img src="http://e2ma.net/userdata/1191/images/xlarge/scaled_e1259615052.jpg" /></td> </tr> </table> Nashville, Tenn. (December 1, 2009) The SunnyD Presents <em>Shine All Night</em> Tour Starring Martina McBride & Trace Adkins kicked offbefore the Thanksgiving holidayand night after night, McBride commanded legions of fans and critics to take note -The powerhouse vocalist can rock an arena with an all-out, swing-for-the-fences, no-holds-barred high energy production the size and scale of a rock star. Enthusiastic crowd reaction and highly animated audience participation proved McBride shattered all illusions of a sit-in-your-seat-and-clap-politely evening as the superstar entertainer unveiled surprise after surprise during her impressive 90 minute set of hit country music, costume changes, and elaborate production and staging. View Martina performance highlights at:<a href="http://e2ma.net/go/2626801124/2393824/89023335/1191/goto:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suIDJR6aZb4" title="blocked::http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suIDJR6aZb4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suIDJR6aZb4</a> Opening night in Moline was nothing short of magic, said McBride. It was notcoincidence that this was the location of her <em>Great Performances</em>tv specialand subsequent live DVD. The entertainer knew her enthusiastic Quad City audience was the perfect to share such a special night. I wish I could describe how amazing it feels to be on the receiving end of all that love and positive energy, McBride added. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table> <tr> <td><img src="http://e2ma.net/userdata/1191/images/large/scaled_e1259613360.jpg" /></td> </tr> </table> She explained the first show is always electric and much of the excitement is due to the thrill of the unknown but a return to Moline heightened that experience. After countless hours of planning and rehearsing for the <em>Shine All Night </em>Tour, the moment to step onstage in front of thousands of anticipating fans arrived and McBride was anxious to see how well the new show would be received. We just had to cross our fingers, say a prayer, and go out there and rock," said Martina. Luckily, it was a nearly flawless show...one of the best shows I have ever done...and the crowd was truly unbelievable! The <em>Quad City Times</em> couldnt agree more and noted The mutual love affair between Martina McBride and the Quad-Cities continued and grew stronger Friday night. Thatwas just the beginning. After St. Paul on Saturday, the <em>Pioneer Press</em> headline read Martina McBride earns major country-star status Saturday and went on to include whole-hearted praise from beginning to end with statements Striding about a stage as large as what remained of the main floor at the Xcel, she exuded the air of a rock star. Her 18-song set was filled with spectacular singing, the emotion she poured out clearly transfixing most of the audience," and If this tour is intended to reassert McBride's status as a major country star, then Saturday's show certainly made her case well.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table> <tr> <td><img src="http://e2ma.net/userdata/1191/images/large/scaled_e1259613709.jpg" /></td> </tr> </table> Milwaukees performance capped off the weekend and reinforced what fans from the previous night were already saying about the unique pairing of Martina McBride and Trace Adkins as <em>Shine All Night</em> headliners - this is an exceptionally fun-filled evening of superstar entertainment. The <em>Milwaukee Journal Sentinel</em> wrote The two musicians brought together opposite ends of popular country music spectrum to create a cohesive package and further explained, McBride was comfortable straddling the lines between pop star and country girl and for Adkins With a deep baritone voice and a hulking frame, the former oil rig worker performed a hit-filled set that traveled from rowdy fun to emotionally gripping nostalgia and romance. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table> <tr> <td><img src="http://e2ma.net/userdata/1191/images/large/scaled_e1259613917.jpg" /></td> </tr> </table> For the nearly 40 dates through Spring 2010, the <em>Shine All Night </em>Tour will run the gamut of emotional release combining countless radio hits and award-winning music of McBride and Adkins. Songs flavored with boisterous revelry, sexy romance and honest reflection leave fans no choice but to dance in the aisles, fist wave and chant and hold on tight to loved ones while remembering what matters most. # # # Visit <a href="http://www.shineallnight.com/" target="_blank">www.ShineAllNight.com</a> for dates, ticket links, exclusive content, contests and to sign up for updates. For fans engrossed in the Twitter phenomenon, follow the official Twitter feed at ShineAllNight for the latest news, photos and contests. Also, Martinas newly redesigned website (MartinaMcBride.com) offers more interactivity and features content as well as ticket presales exclusively for fan club members. In addition, eager fans can access ticket presales and other offers through TraceAdkins.com, AmericanExpress.com and several other online outlets. In addition to new content on <a href="http://www.shineallnight.com/" target="_blank">www.shineallnight.com</a> and artist websites,<em> CNN</em> will feature McBride online in a new segment that reinvents the postcard Wish You Were Here. CNN.com will post short video clips, snapshots and text from McBride as she describes her activities in the various towns and cities she travels while on tour. The first McBride postcards will begin this week.</td> </tr> </table><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:25:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6218<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/07/07/medium.wza1hfv0t782.png" /><br /><p>Hey Martina Fans,</p> <p>If you are in possession of a$10 Fan Club Member Store Credit,please take note as some policies and procedures have changed.</p> <p>1. All$10 Store Credits must be redeemed by January 1, 2010</p> <p>2. In order to receive your discount, you must call ground(ctrl) at 916.443.9202.</p> <p>Any of our associates will walk you through the process to ensure you get your $10 discount.</p> <p>Apologies for any confusion and thank you for your continued support and patience!</p> <p>*Please note, $10 Store Credit is only good on merchandise. Excludes membership subscriptions or tickets.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:20:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6205<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/13/05/medium.ew51vhm0y1lw.jpg" /><br /><p><a href="http://www.okmagazine.com/2009/11/martina-mcbride-says-%E2%80%98no-tweeting-at-the-table%E2%80%99/">Click here</a> to check out the the latest feature on Martina in OK magazine.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6189<p>Martina has posted a NEW blog.</p> <p>We are working to add a "blog" button to the navigation bar at the top of the homepage. Until then, <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/users/martina/blogs/83935">Click Here</a> to read the new blog and all past blogs.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:30:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6184<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/05/medium.h1l472e97ha4.png" /><br /><p>What better gift to give this holiday season than the gift of Martina McBride!!!</p> <p>Friday - Monday Save Big in the online store. Savings on everything from music, tshirts, hats, hoodies, and autographed items. Including NEWLY added <a href="http://www.martinamcbride.com/store/categories/shine_all_night">Shine All Night </a>tour merchandise .</p> <p><a href="http://www.martinamcbride.com/store/categories/sale">Visit Here</a> for the entire sale.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:45:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6180<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/12/medium.d7wtku93h413.jpg" /><br /><p>The Shine Night All Night 2009/2010 tour has officially kicked off. We will be posting tour photos from each tour date to martinamcbride.com daily. Check back to see photos from your tour date. </p> <p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/media/photos/1434">Click Here</a>to check out the entire photo gallery. </p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6144<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/01/14/medium.017hu44x4l7m.jpg" /><br /><p>Tune in the week of November 27th to GAC's Top 20 Countdown when Nan Kelly travels to Minneapolis to join Martina and Trace on the Shine All Night Tour! Also tune in to see who will lay claim to the coveted #1 spot on the countdown!</p> <p><strong>airtimes</strong><br />November 27, 2009 8:00 PM ET<br />November 28, 2009 12:00 AM ET<br />November 28, 2009 11:00 AM ET<br />November 28, 2009 5:30 PM ET<br />November 29, 2009 12:00 PM ET</p> <p><a href="http://www.gactv.com/gac/shows_top/episode/0,3038,GAC_26159_66239,00.html">Click Here</a>for more info</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:25:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6142<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/04/medium.xxd8br5w16ow.jpg" /><br /><p><img class=" mlaiqigisldzcpnwsxlm mlaiqigisldzcpnwsxlm" src="http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/1331/martinamcbride728x90.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><img src="http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4115/martinamcbride400x225.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><img class=" mlaiqigisldzcpnwsxlm mlaiqigisldzcpnwsxlm" src="http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2296/martinamcbride300x250.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><img src="http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6875/martinamcbride200x402.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:35:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6100<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/11/medium.638n4mb0s8c3.jpg" /><br /><p>The Fan Club pre-sales for the Buffalo, NY show and the Bossier City, LA show both go on sale on Tuesday, November 17th. Fan Club members can follow these links for tickets starting at 10AM venue time.</p><p><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2071">Buffalo, NY - Click Here</a><br /><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events/2069">Bossier City, LA - Click Here</a></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:05:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6091<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/10/medium.eej449sfovd1.png" /><br /><p><span style="font-size: small;">See the show that made country music famous live on Myspace!</span></p> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Can't make it to Nashville? Don't sweat it. Myspace will be streaming the show live Saturday night November 14th. Make sure to tune into to Myspace's <a href="http://music.myspace.com/">new music page</a>on Saturday at 9/8c to catch Martina perform on the Opry stage. </span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small;">For more info visit the Opry on Myspace. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/grandoleopry">click here</a></span></div><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:30:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6047<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/05/medium.eniv6kd87v83.jpeg" /><br /><p><span style="font-size: 13px; color: #333333;">FREE MARTINA SONG DOWNLOAD! In honor of the CMA's, Amazon is buying everyone a song from Martina McBride!</span></p><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" style="font-size: 13px; color: #333333; font-weight: normal; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span class="UIStory_Message">Download your FREE track RIGHT NOW<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?ie=UTF8&docId=1000450691">click here</a>!</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Promotional offer valid for a limited time only and subject to change. Promotional offer is valid from November 9, 2009 12:00 AM PST through November 22, 2009 11:59 PM PST. You must redeem the credit by November 22, 2009 11:59 PM PST.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; color: #333333;">Only available to US customers only. Amazon's policy, not ours. <br /></span></span></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6043<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/01/10/medium.9e5y71252o00.jpg" /><br /><p>Looks like the January 22, 2010 show in North Little Rock is open for pre-sale purchases for Martina Fan Club members:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.martinamcbride.com/events/2061">http://www.martinamcbride.com/events/2061</a></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/6022<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/05/01/medium.4vjdk99t42kr.jpg" /><br /><p><span id="pressReleaseMessageView_Photos"><span><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #666666; font-size: xx-small;">Martina McBride will perform on "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" on Nov. 11, 2009, broadcast live on ABC Television from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn.</span></span></span></p><p>For more info visit. <a href="http://www.cmaawards.com/">www.cmaawards.com</a></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:10:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/5987<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/03/medium.9l16531q9414.jpg" /><br /><p>You can find out more and watch some videos of the interviews here:</p><p><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/InTheSpotlight/spotlight-robin-roberts/story?id=8926964" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/InTheSpotlight/spotlight-robin-roberts/story?id=8926964</a></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:55:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/5976<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/06/medium.lotw22axm2h2.jpg" /><br /><p>The next round of pre-sale tickets will be going on sale at 10am EST on 11/03/09.</p><p><a href="../../../events/2059">12/12/09 - Duluth, GA</a><br /><a href="../../../events/2070">02/14/10 - Pensacola, FL</a><br /><a href="../../../events/2076">02/28/10 - Highland Heights, KY</a></p><p>To take part in the pre sale you will no longer need a code, only a valid fan club membership. To check if you have a valid fan club membership please <a href="../../../account">click here</a> to login then select manage account and on this page you will see all of your subscription information. <br /><br />1.0 - Once you are logged in click on the date you are wanting to get ticket to (From the tour page or below on this page). <br />2.0 - Once on this page click the "search for seats" button, once seats are displayed select "add to cart" and continue the checkout process. <br />3.0 - On each page you will see a checkout timer, be sure to complete the checkout process in the set time and abandoned items will be released back to the public. <br /><br />Tickets are limited to a 8 per person maximum. If you buy more then 8 tickets we reserve the right to return and release all tickets bought over the permitted amount. Please visit out ticketing terms at - http://www.groundctrl.com/ticketing-policy<br /><br />All prices include any and all fees. Will Call tickets can be picked up the day of show. You will need to have ID that matches the name placed in the will call form at the time of purchase.Tickets that will be mailed will be sent priority mail within 2 weeks of the event.<br /><br />If you have any questions please let us know. Thank you and good luck!<br /><br />These dates link out to the ticketing page and tickets will be available at 10am EST. The tickets will not be available on this page until 10AM SHARP.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:10:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/5954<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/03/medium.8z2l8w3ladjk.jpg" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Martina McBride Makes Her 2nd <em>Oprah </em></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Appearance in Less than 8 Days! </span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><br /> Nashville, Tenn. (October 30, 2009) Superstar Martina McBride makes her second appearance on <em>The Oprah Winfrey Show</em> in barely a week as she follows her performance this past Monday on <em>Oprah</em>s State Fair of Texas episode with a return visit on November 3rd. Last Monday's show actually taped two weeks prior but the amazing part was that Martina got the call on a Friday and by Monday morning was on the Texas stage singing. This time, the <em>Oprah</em> segment takes Martina to her home state of Kansas with only a couple days notice.<br /> <br /> The theme of the November 3rd show is celebrities first jobs, and who better to be one of the featured guests than Martina who served up ice cream and burgers at her hometown DQ. <em>Oprah</em>s crew took Martina back to revisit the Hutchinson, Kansas, Dairy Queen which is still owned by the same couple who employed Martina after high school.<br /> <br /> Getting the call to be on <em>Oprah</em>s show twice in such a short time period was exciting, admits McBride. ve done Texas and Kansas maybe Oklahoma is next, McBride jokes. <br /> <br /> McBride also recently taped a segment in Nashville for I<em>n The Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville.</em> The ABC special gives viewers an unprecedented, all-access pass into the homes and private lives of country musics biggest stars, and introduces America to the up-and-coming singer/songwriters working to become Nashvilles next hit sensations. The special will air November 10 on ABC at 10:00/9:00pm central. <br /> <br /> McBrides <em>Shine All Night Tour</em> presented by SunnyD starring Trace Adkins kicks off November 20th and covers 40 cities across the U.S. through the spring of 2010. Both McBride and Adkins will each perform full-length shows. Visit <span id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT931" class="Object"><a href="http://www.shineallnight.com/" target="_blank">www.shineallnight.com</a></span> for tour dates, exclusive content and more.<br /> <br /> Martina is currently nominated for CMA <em>Female Vocalist of the Year</em>, an award she has won 4 times, tying her with Reba McEntire for the most wins. The 2009 CMA Awards will air November 11th on ABC at 8:00/7:00 central.</div><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:50:00 -0800http://martinamcbride.com/news/5947<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/05/10/medium.69m09o3jr05y.jpeg" /><br /><p>The next round of pre-sale tickets will be going on sale at 10am local time (based on the local venue time) on 10/27/09. <br /> <br /> To take part in the pre sale you will no longer need a code, only a valid fan club membership. To check if you have a valid fan club membership please <a href="../../../account">click here</a> to login then select manage account and on this page you will see all of your subscription information. <br /><br />1.0 - Once you are logged in click on the date you are wanting to get ticket to (From the tour page or below on this page). <br />2.0 - Once on this page click the "search for seats" button, once seats are displayed select "add to cart" and continue the checkout process. <br />3.0 - On each page you will see a checkout timer, be sure to complete the checkout process in the set time and abandoned items will be released back to the public. <br /><br />Tickets are limited to a 8 per person max. If you buy more then 8 tickets we reserve the right to return and release all tickets bought over the permitted amount. Please visit out ticketing terms at - http://www.groundctrl.com/ticketing-policy<br /><br />All prices include any and all fees. Will Call tickets can be picked up the day of show. You will need to have ID that matches the name placed in the will call form at the time of purchase.Tickets that will be mailed will be sent priority mail within 2 weeks of the event.<br /><br />If you have any questions please let us know. Thank you and good luck!<br /><br />These dates link out to the ticketing page and tickets will be available at 10am LOCAL time. The tickets will not be available on this page until 10AM SHARP (Local time)<br /><br /><a href="../../../events/2055">12/3/2009 - Colorado Springs, CO</a>(ON SALE NOW!)<br /><a href="../../../events/2057">12/10/2009 - Greensboro, NC</a>(ON SALE NOW!)<br /><a href="../../../events/2058">12/11/2009 - Columbia, SC</a>(ON SALE NOW!)<br /><a href="../../../events/2060">12/13/2009 - Birmingham, AL</a>(ON SALE NOW!)<br /><a href="../../../events/2063">1/24/2010 - Council Bluffs, IA</a>(ON SALE NOW!)<br /><a href="../../../events/2064">1/29/2010 - Reading, PA</a>(ON SALE NOW!)<br /><a href="../../../events/2065">1/30/2010 - Worcester, MA</a>(ON SALE NOW!)<br /><a href="../../../events/2066">1/31/2010 - Fairfax, VA</a>(ON SALE NOW!)<br /><a href="../../../events/2072">2/21/2010 - Columbus, OH</a>(ON SALE NOW!)<br /><a href="../../../events/2073">2/25/2010 - Fort Wayne, IN</a>(ON SALE NOW!)</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:30:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5875<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/04/medium.l96zp19q1cl2.jpeg" /><br /><p>This October, the Opry celebrates its 84th birthday. Join Martina Tuesday, October 27 as she performs on the Opry stage.</p><p>The Tuesday Night Opry will feature performances by<strong> Martina McBride, Jimmy Wayne, Gloriana, Del McCoury, </strong>and more!</p><p><strong></strong></p> <p>For more information or ticketing vist. www.opry.com</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:55:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5859<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/02/03/medium.2h84i6228cvj.jpeg" /><br /><p>Martina will be on Oprah this coming Monday! Check local listings for time and station.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:05:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5843<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/06/medium.296a33i15ls0.png" /><br /><p>Tune in this Sunday October 18th at 9am/8am Central for A&E's Private Sessions. MARTINA sits down with host Lynn Hoffman to chat about her legendary career from her honky tonk roots to her pop successes. Plus, she performs her hits "Independence Day", "Anyway", "This Ones For the Girls", as well as songs from her new album, Shine! <br /><br /><br />Lynn Anderson, The Jonas Brothers, Loretta Lynn and Katie Couric also stop by for surprise guest appearances.<br /><br />For more Info. <a href="http://www.aetv.com/private-sessions">http://www.aetv.com/private-sessions</a></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5782<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/00/medium.4925tkxs8sa9.jpeg" /><br /><p>GAC brings you the highly acclaimed concert special from PBS's Great Performances Martina McBride: Live In Concert. The concert, recorded live at i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois, showcases Martina performing fan-favorite tunes from the early days of her career to her most recent hits.</p><p><a href="http://www.gactv.com/gac/shows_spl/episode/0,3038,GAC_26200_65886,00.html">Click here</a> for all of the details!</p><p>Airtimes</p><div id="airtimescontent"><ul><li> October 10, 2009 9:00 PM ET</li><li> October 11, 2009 1:00 AM ET</li><li> October 11, 2009 7:00 PM ET</li><li> October 13, 2009 8:00 PM ET</li><li> October 14, 2009 12:00 AM ET</li></ul></div><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5687<p>Hey everybody!<br /> Lots of exciting stuff to write about today! First of all, welcome to our new website. I'm very excited about it and all the new features...even though I'm still learning my way around it! We have been reading your feedback and know that there will definitely be an adjustment period. We will be tweaking and making changes over the next few weeks. We appreciate all your comments and please know that everyone at Ground Control and Darren are working very hard to make this site fun and easy for you. After all, it is YOUR site. You guys use it every day.<br /><br />Tracy has some great ideas for the fan club. You will find that there is a lot going on there. We will have contests and missions so that you can help us reach goals. You will be able to win points for doing different missions and things on the site and you can use those points to redeem all kinds of cool stuff. Also, we have a lot of exclusive fun stuff in the works for you.<br /><br />One thing I think is really cool about this new site is the fact that you can have your own blog and page so other people can read your thoughts. It's kind of like your own mini website in a way!<br /><br />We are working on getting the lyrics to the songs up and also you will be able to hear snippets of each song soon too. We'll also be putting up more pics and videos. All in all I think this is going to be a great experience. Just hang in there with us. Darren is also on the boards to help with any questions you may have.<br /><br />On to other news....the tour! So excited about this one. Happy to be out with Trace Adkins. Hopefully some of you have been able to see the spots we did for GAC...we have more of those up our sleeve. I think it's going to be such a fun, fun tour! Shine All Night!<br /><br />AND finally, we have a new Martina Moment on the way. Will be up tomorrow morning. I think it's one of the best yet.<br /><br />Lots of you are keeping up with me through Twitter. It's a great way to hear from me most every day. We have almost 45, 000 "followers" now!<br /><br />John and the girls are doing great, by the way. Busy with school and all the activities this time of year. My favorite time of year, by the way.<br /><br />Take care and be safe. And thanks so much for all you do.<br /><br />Love,<br />Martina</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:10:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5659<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/00/medium.0c0919378qb3.jpeg" /><br /><p>Nashville, Tenn. (October 5, 2009) - She's one hot mama and he's a tall drink of water. His rich baritone voice can bring the house down while her soaring, unparalleled vocals lift the roof off. He's garnered legions of fans with his anthems that inspire and champion America's heroes and she's made a name worldwide as a premier female vocalist with hits that entertain, raise awareness and deliver hope. <br /><br />Together, country music superstars Martina McBride and Trace Adkins have created an exceptional evening flavored with boisterous revelry, sexy romance and honest reflection. With their countless hits and fan favorites combined, fans will be dancing in the aisles to "God-Fearin' Women" and "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," fist waving to the likes of "This One's For the Girls" and "Songs About Me," holding on tight with "I Just Call You Mine" and "All I Ask for Anymore" and remembering what matters most with "In My Daughter's Eyes" and "You're Gonna Miss This." <br /><br />Add heartbreak with "Every Light in the House" and "Concrete Angel," a touch of vengeance with "Independence Day" and "Fightin' Words" and this event covers the gamut of emotional release.<br /><br />The Shine All Night Tour, also sponsored in part by GAC, kicks off November 20th and covers 40 cities across the U.S. through the spring of 2010. Both McBride and Adkins will each perform full-length shows. In a few select cities, Blake Shelton and The Lost Trailers will be joining McBride ensuring that every night will be packed with great music and fun times -- both on stage and in the audience.<br /><br />"I want fans to leave here knowing they got more than their money's worth," says Martina. "My goal is to have this on their list of memorable nights for years to come."<br /><br />"I think this tour is going to give people a lot more bang for their buck," says Adkins. "And that's important --especially in today's economy." <br /><br />SunnyD's sponsorship of Martina McBride's Shine All Night Tour represents SunnyD's first music partnership. The concert tour is a fun way to connect with SunnyD's consumers and Martina's fans who share an optimistic and youthful spirit. SunnyD's involvement includes sampling vans, Martina's appearance in SunnyD television advertising, and a contest in which the winner will be able to sing on stage with Martina.<br /><br />"SunnyD is delighted to be partnering with Martina McBride and the Shine All Night Tour. SunnyD and Martina share many attributes. Both are family-oriented, spirited, enduring, value their fans, and inspire families to shine," said Mark Ozimek, Assistant Brand Manager for SunnyD. "Martina's music is all about optimism. And since 1964, SunnyD has been brightening the flavor and spirit of America."<br /><br />Martina McBride and Trace Adkins are really going all out to promote this tour. Recently, the pair starred in a series of irreverent TV commercials which will be featured on GAC, local television and online. In the spots, the two go for the laughs at their own and each other's expense and demonstrate a chemistry that may surprise those who have never experienced their witty antics and off-handed senses of humor.<br /><br />In addition to the surprising video clips and commercials, the tour will have a dominant online presence, allowing fans to get involved in the tour. Visit www.ShineAllNight.com for dates, ticket links, exclusive content, contests and to sign up for updates. For fans engrossed in the Twitter phenomenon, follow the official Twitter feed at ShineAllNight for the latest news, photos and contests.<br /><br />To coincide with the tour announcement, Martina is launching a redesigned website (MartinaMcBride.com) that offers more interactivity and features content as well as ticket presales exclusively for fan club members. Eager fans can also access ticket presales and other offers through TraceAdkins.com, AmericanExpress.com and several other online outlets.<br /><br />Trace Adkins is also sponsored by BC Powder.<br /><br />About Martina McBride<br />One of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music, Martina McBride is a four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and GRAMMY winning recording artist with more than 18 million in album sales and 23 Top 10 singles, including six that hit #1. <br /><br />The breadth of her talents - as recording artist, producer, songwriter, and concert entertainer - has made her an in-demand performer and personality, appearing on such high-profile programs as VH1 Divas (singing with Jordin Sparks), Dancing with the Stars, the Today show's "Today Throws a Wedding," American Idol, The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special, and much more. <br /><br />Celebrated for her beauty and sense of fashion, as well as her everywoman perspective in life and music, Martina is a wife and mother of three who has been featured on the covers of publications like Redbook and Shape. <br /><br />Among her hits are such anthemic and empowering songs as "Independence Day," "This One's for the Girls," "Anyway" and "Ride," all of which have underscored her incredible popularity as one of music's preeminent female vocalists. Her latest album is the chart-topping Shine, which includes her beautiful current single, "I Just Call You Mine."<br /><br />About Trace Adkins 
Since Trace Adkins broke onto the country music scene more than a decade ago, he has become an undeniable musical force and has evolved into a bona fide country music superstar.<br />An esteemed member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2003, Adkins has built a strong legion of fans by recording songs that possess insightful lyrics and cover a wide range of interests--many from his own life experiences. With his unmistakable basement-deep voice, he has had twenty-seven charted hit singles, 14 of which brokeBillboard's Top 10. His albums have achieved gold or multi-platinum certificationand three have made their debut at #1.</p><p>In 2008, Adkins received a string of nominations from multiplemusic award shows including theand the Grammy's for his beautifulballad "You're Gonna Miss This." That same year he also pickedup the ACM Single of the Year Award for the chart-topping song. Adkins gained a newfan base when he became a semi-finalist on Donald Trump's first season of The Celebrity Apprentice and brought national recognitionto hischarity.<br />Adkins has performed for millions of fans worldwide and consistently sells out venues across the nation. His hard-driving stage show is chock-full of hits, making him one of today's top headlining country artists. Adkins' latest hit single climbing the charts is "All I Ask For Anymore," the tender ballad from "X," his tenth albumon Capitol Records Nashville.</p><p><strong>About SunnyD</strong><br />Sunny Delight Beverages Company, based in Cincinnati, OH, is a leading producer of juice-based drinks in North America and Europe. The company is dedicated to helping Moms improve the vitality of their families by creating and marketing delicious, more wholesome beverages. Privately held, the company's brands include SunnyD citrus punch, Elations dietary supplement for healthier joints, FruitSimple 100% natural fruit smoothies, Fruit2O flavored waters, VeryFine fruit beverages, and Bossa Nova superfruit beverages.<br /><br /><strong>About BC Powder</strong><br />BC Powder, which was first introduced in 1906 by Bernard and Commodore Council, offers temporary relief for discomfort associated with headaches, minor body aches and fever. Because BC is a powder, it gets into your bloodstream fast to provide fast, effective relief.<br /><br />About Great American Country (GAC) Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment. GAC delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, country music performance specials, live concerts and music videos. GAC is available in more than 58 million households and online at www.GACTV.com. 

GAC is owned by Scripps Networks, the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, including HGTV (www.hgtv.com), Food Network (www.foodnetwork.com), DIY Network (www.diynetwork.com)and Fine Living Network (www.fineliving.com). Scripps Networks is based in Knoxville, Tenn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta and Nashville, and is a unit of Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE:SNI).</p><p><strong>TOUR DATES</strong><br /><a href="http://martinamcbride.com/events">CLICK HERE FOR THE DATES</a></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:10:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5656<p>Hello and welcome to the new <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/" target="_blank">martinamcbride.com</a>. We are excited to introduce you to a whole new look as well as a ton of new features.<br /> With change comes questions and we want to let you know that we are here to answer any questions you might have.<br /> <br /> Q. How do I log into the new fan club?<br /> A. You log in using your current email address and the same password<br /> you used on the old site. Can't remember the password? <a href="http://www.martinamcbride.com/recover_password/">Click here</a> to have a new one sent to you. <br /> <br /> Q. I am not a member, can I still interact<br /> A. Yes, You can click <a href="http://www.martinamcbride.com/register">here</a> for a free account that will let you comment on news, media, Martina's official blog and so on.<br /> <br /> Q. How can I check when my fan club membership is set to expire?<br /> A. Log in by <a href="http://www.martinamcbride.com/account">clicking here</a> and then click "Manage Account" and then on the "dashboard" click "Manage account" again. Here you will see all of the account tools as well as all information on your fan club membership.<br /> <br /> Q. I still have questions that are not listed here, is there somewhere<br /> I can email?<br /> A. Yes, Please be sure to check out the FAQ located <a href="http://www.martinamcbride.com/faq">here</a>. IF you still have questions please email <a href="mailto:support@groundctrl.com">support@groundctrl.com</a> and we will get back to you right away.<br /> <br /> Enjoy the new site!</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:45:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5652<br /><img src="http://martinamcbride.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/08/medium.46b7r26qz8dw.gif" /><br /><p>To help encourage families to make the most of dinnertime, Martina has teamed up with Barilla and renowned chef Mario Batali to launch "Share the Table: The Barilla Family Dinner Project" and is inviting all of you to make a promise to enhance your dinnertime experiences at <a href="http://www.ShareTheTable.com">www.ShareTheTable.com</a>. Check out Martina's tips <a href="http://www.sharethetable.com/Pages/CelebrityStoryDetails.aspx?CelebrityName=Martina%20McBride" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:05:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5537<p>Martina has once again been nominated for the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year honor. She goes up against Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire.<br /><br />The winners will be announced on November 11th in Nashville, Tennessee and will be telecast on ABC. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the CMAs reigning male and female vocalist of the year winners, will host the show.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:30:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5484<p>Take part in the first ever Tweet and Greet tonight during the "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock!" airing at 8PM /7PM Central on ABC!<br /><br />For more info on the Tweet and Greet check out:<br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/countrymusic" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/countrymusic</a></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:30:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/5483<p>Martina signs on to support Country Faces Cancer (CFC). Country Faces Cancer is an industry-wide effort led by Great American Countrys Nan Kelley, a proud lymphoma survivor, to help raise awareness and support for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) through its Light The Night Walk. Light The Night is an evening walk when friends, families and co-workers come together to commemorate and celebrate lives touched by blood cancer. By empowering country music fans across North America to partner with their favorite country artist we will make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families.<br /><br />Martina invites all of her fans to join their national Light The Night walking team. It is that easy for you to make a difference. You can follow the link below for more information and to register to walk!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lightthenight.org/cfc">http://www.lightthenight.org/cfc</a></p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/1326<p>Martina McBride, Julianne Hough, and LeAnn Rimes pose in bikinis for the cover of Shape magazine.<br /><br />Martina says when she was going to the shoot, she didnt really know she was going to be in a bikini.<br /><br />She was thinking shorts and a tank top but that wasnt the case<br /><br />So I got there and Im thinking, OK, you know Ive been working out a little bit Ill wear a tank top maybe a pair of shorts, show a little legs, show a little arms. They whip out the bikini and I say, Oh thats cute. Whos that for? And their like, Oh thats yoursm like, ll be right back.<br /><br />So she says she walked to the bathroom to call her husband.<br /><br />I said, John I think Im going to be in a bikini on this thing, and hes like, s awesome!<br /><br />Martinas husband wasnt the only one supporting the shoot. Her kids thought it was awesome too.<br /><br />The magazine hits the shelf this week.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:40:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/1325<p>Country music superstar Martina McBride was on hand at Nashville's Hall of Fame Park on Saturday as country music fans vied over memorabilia from their favorite stars. And the best part, it was all for a good cause! The 26th annual YWCA auction with Martina McBride raised $72,195 in what was an exciting afternoon for all country music lovers. <br /><br />McBride, Chris Young, Jason Michael Carroll, Bo Bice, Erika Dunlap, among others participated in the auction. High ticket items included a signed Dolly Parton guitar that sold for $4,000, an one-of-a-kind Martina McBride signed quilt (made of rare tour shirts) sold for $3,600, two VIP tickets to any Keith Urban show sold for $2,600 and a framed Martina McBride keepsake that includes a copy of the album Shine, album insert and handwritten "Ride" lyrics from songwriter, Andrew Dorff, sold for $3,500. <br /><br />McBride enhanced the auction with personal items, including the dress she wore while performing for Stevie Wonder earlier this year at the White House, and applauded fans for their support. <br /><br />"Thank you for coming out and supporting the YWCA. It really helps rebuild lives. Thank you again for supporting," praised Martina. <br /><br />McBride supports the YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and its commitment to breaking multi-generational cycles of poverty and violence while working to eliminate racism. The YWCA helps families leave abusive households and start new lives. The organization provides free GED education to men and women and mentor middle school girls in some of Nashville's toughest neighborhoods. The YWCA exists to educate, encourage and break down those barriers that perpetuate racism, violence and hopelessness. In the span of 25 years, this event has raised more than one million dollars by auctioning donated country music-related memorabilia. Every dollar raised directly benefits the YWCA Weaver Domestic Violence Center, which last year provided over 15,000 nights of safety to women and children. <br /><br />Grammy award-winner Martina McBride is a producer, artist and songwriter. Her powerhouse voice has earned her more than 18 million in album sales, garnered 23 Top 10 singles, six of which ranked number one and enjoyed success in multiple genres, and awarded her a mantle of honors, including a record tying four CMA Female Vocalist of the Year trophies. McBride's10th studio album, SHINE, released on March 24th, debuted at #1 on the Country Album charts.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:20:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/1324<p>Check out the latest series of Martina videos by clicking the Videos tab on the menu above. You never know what you'll see in the new "Martina Moments" series.<br /><br />In Episode #3 Martina finds out what happens when she listens to John's idea about skydiving! You won't want to miss it!<br /><br />Tell a friend!</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:50:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/1323<p>Secrets of Success Airs Sunday, May 24th and Profiles McBride and Her Climb to the Top of the Charts <br /><br />May 21, 2009 (Nashville, TN) Multi-platinum country superstar Martina McBride will be amongst amazing company as part of Fox News Channels latest installment of Secrets of Success. Hosted by Uma Pemmaraju, the show will focus on a group of individuals that have accomplished more in their career than most dream about. Martina McBride leads the one-hour special, followed by mega-church preacher Joel Osteen, actor/comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, entrepreneur Chris Gardner, renowned Irish flute player Sir James Galway and NBA veteran Dikembe Mutombo. They are super stars in their fields but they're also outstanding -- because of what they do with their success -- and that may be the truest measure. <br /><br />Tune-in for Secrets of Success, airing this Sunday, May 24, at 2 PM ET & 2 AM ET (early Monday, the 25th), on Fox News Network.<br /><br />McBride recently released her second single, I Just Call You Mine off chart-topping new album, Shine.<br /> <br />Her powerhouse vocals have earned her more than 18 million in album sales, garnered 23 Top 10 singles, six of which ranked number one, and awarded her a mantle of honors, including a record-tying four CMA Female Vocalist of the Year trophies. The Kansas natives fiery, passionate vocals have created such signature hits as Independence Day, Wild Angels, A Broken Wing, and This Ones for the Girls. These songs along with hits such as Concrete Angel, s the Only House, s Will and have become not only memorable musical statements but resounding social commentaries as well.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Fri, 22 May 2009 12:30:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/1322<p>The YWCA Celebrity Auction with Martina McBride will once again be a part of Fan Fest week in Nashville! The event takes place on Saturday, June 13th at Hall of Fame Park.<br /><br />Admission is free and registration starts at 9:00AM. Grab bag sales start at 10:00AM and the Auction will run from 10:30AM until 3:00PM.<br /><br />We hope you can join Martina and emcee Storme Warren, host of GAC's "Headline Country" for an afternoon of bidding on great one-of-a-kind items donated by some of country music's hottest stars!<br /><br />Call the YWCA at (615) 269-9922 for more information or visit <a href="http://www.ywcanashville.com/" target="_blank">www.ywcanashville.com</a>!</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:10:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/1321<p><strong><em>GrammyTM Award-winning artist and renowned Napa vintner release an exclusive Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine this month!</em></strong><br /><br />Napa Valley's acclaimed Blackbird Vineyards and GrammyTM Award-winning artist Martina McBride partner to create a "Signature Series" wine to coincide with McBride's 10th album release, "Shine," on March 24. Each bottle is adorned with McBride's stamped autograph, and is being exclusively offered to members of her fan community who are of legal drinking age.<br /> <br />"I have always been a fan of Martina's work and it's an honor to collaborate with her on the creation of her first signature wine," says Michael Polenske, Proprietor of Blackbird Vineyards. "We think it's quite fitting that she chose to work with Blackbird Vineyards to create this exclusive bottling due to our sharing of the Blackbird name--her Nashville recording studio is named Blackbird Studio and it is one of the country's premier recording facilities." <br /> <br />Hand-selected by McBride for its impressive Napa Valley vineyard sources and deft winemaking techniques, the "Signature Series" bottling is a harmonious blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grape varietals in this wine emerge from the Pritchard Hill region, located on the parched hills of the eastern margin of the Napa Valley. According to the Wine Spectator, this region produces "some of California's greatest" Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The Merlot is sourced from the Blackbird Vineyard, located in the Oak Knoll district of Napa Valley. This region offers a perfect convergence of growing conditions and produces exceptional fruit coveted for its bright character and elegant charm.<br /> <br />The 2006 Martina McBride "Signature Series" Proprietary Red Wine reveals luscious aromas of wild raspberries, black cherry, cassis, and smoky cedar. On the palate, jammy fruit flavors blend with cocoa and forest floor notes. This multi-layered wine provides great texture and volume, displaying tight-grained tannins and a medium-long finish.<br /> <br />"I've been able to taste incredible wines while travelling the world on tour," says McBride. "I sampled Blackbird Vineyards' wines while on a trip to Napa Valley and loved them. I'm thrilled to collaborate with Blackbird on this inaugural Signature Series."<br /> <br />The 2006 Martina McBride "Signature Series" Proprietary Red Wine is available through an allocated mailing list and Martina's fan community website www.martinamcbride.com. The wine will retail for $60 per 750ml bottle. <br /> <br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Martina McBride:</span></strong><br /> <br />GrammyTM Award-winner Martina McBride is a producer, artist and songwriter. Her powerhouse voice has earned her more than 18 million in album sales, garnered 22 Top 10 singles (six of which ranked number one and enjoyed success in multiple genres), and awarded her a mantle of honors, including a record tying four CMA Female Vocalist of the Year trophies. McBride released her 10th studio album, "Shine," on March 24th. www.martinamcbride.com<br /> <br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Blackbird Vineyards</span></strong><br /> <br />Founded in 2003 by Michael Polenske, Blackbird Vineyards is an artisanal producer of Pomerol-inspired wines from the Napa Valley. Planted in 1997, the estate vineyard is located in the heart of the Oak Knoll District--a region appreciated for its moderate climate and deep, gravelly soils. The vineyard's valley floor topography presents optimum growing conditions for Winemaker Sarah Gott and Winegrower Aaron Pott to produce elegantly styled, appropriately balanced red wines that offer short- and long-term cellaring potential. Limited quantities are available through an allocated mailing list direct from the winery and in the finer restaurants and hotels around the world. Learn more at www.blackbirdvineyards.com.</p><p>From <a href="http://martinamcbride.com/">martinamcbride.com</a></p>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:50:00 -0700http://martinamcbride.com/news/1320