Martina McBride

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  • Birth Name: Martina Mariea Schiff
  • Birth Place: Medicine Lodge, KS
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/29/1966, Leo
  • Profession: Singer; actor
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Martina McBride Fast Facts:
  • Her first group was a family band her father formed called the Shiffters. She started singing with them at age 7 and continued to perform with them until she graduated high school.
  • Got her break as the opening act for Garth Brooks in 1992.
  • Made her acting debut in a 1994 episode of Baywatch.
  • Won the CMA Video of the Year award for her 1994 hit "Independence Day," a song that nearly didn't get any airplay due to its controversial subject matter.
  • Joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1995.
  • Appeared in a 2003 episode of CMT's Crossroads with one of her childhood idols, Pat Benatar.
  • Served as a guest coach for contestants on Canadian Idol in 2006 and on American Idol the following year.
  • Is an active supporter of domestic-violence awareness and prevention programs, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
  • Martina McBride Relationships:
  • John McBride - Husband
  • Daryl Schiff - Father
  • Delaney Katherine McBride - Daughter
  • Emma Justine McBride - Daughter
  • Steve Schiff - Brother
  • Martin Schiff - Brother
  • Gina Schiff - Sister
  • Ava Rose Kathleen McBride - Daughter
  • Jeanne Schiff - Mother
  • Martina McBride Awards:
  • 2009 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Nominee
  • 2008 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Nominee
  • 2005 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Nominee
  • 2005 CMT Music Awards: Most Inspiring Video of the Year - Nominee
  • 2004 CMT Music Awards: Flameworthy Female Video of the Year - Nominee
  • 2003 CMT Music Awards: Flameworthy Video of the Year - Nominee
  • 2003 CMT Music Awards: Flameworthy Female Video of the Year - Winner
  • 2003 CMT Music Awards: Flameworthy Concept Video of the Year - Nominee
  • 2002 CMT Music Awards: Flameworthy Female Video of the Year - Winner
  • 2002 CMT Music Awards: Flameworthy Fashion Plate Video of the Year - Nominee
  • 2002 CMT Music Awards: Flameworthy "LOL" Laugh Out Loud Video of the Year - Nominee
  • 2011 CMT Music Awards: CMT Performance of the Year - Nominee
  • 2012 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Nominee
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