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MARTINA McBRIDE SINGS ONE “FOR THE GIRLS”
Posted on Friday, June 13 2003

Faith Hill, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Daughters Emma and Delaney and Songwriters Lend Their Voices on the Chorus

“Empowering and inspiring. It’s anthemic. It’s rocking. And it sounds exactly like a Number One record should.” – Robert K. Oermann / Music Row Magazine

Nashville, TN (June 12, 2003) – Martina McBride has always been a champion of the female spirit in both her personal life and her musical career. Throughout her long string of hits, Martina has brought attention to the plight of the downtrodden and abused as well as the unique strengths and wisdom that can be found in everyday women. Now, Martina is returning to the airwaves with her brand new single, “This One’s For The Girls.” The infectious anthem that celebrates “girls” from “1 to 99” can be found on Martina’s new studio album slated to hit stores on September 23.

New music from a top female country artist is always eagerly awaited but on the heels of her multiple award wins and double platinum Greatest Hits disc, radio stations across the country fervently added the track well before the scheduled date. Everyone wanted to hear music from the reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year who happens to have back to back Academy of Country Music wins for Top Female Vocalist along with recent American Music Award and Billboard Award wins. Fans and critics alike agree. She is also this year’s Country Weekly Favorite Female Artist, a completely fan voted award.

“This One’s For The Girls” was written by the husband and wife duo of Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey, and frequent collaborator Hillary Lindsey. The song features an all-star chorus of Martina gal-pals Faith Hill, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, McBride’s daughters Emma and Delaney, Mayo, and Hillary Lindsey.

“This One’s For The Girls” debuts this week at #45 on the R&R chart and #49 on Billboard.

Please call your local radio stations and request "THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS"!!!!

MARTINA MCBRIDE CELEBRITY AUCTION BRINGS IN RECORD SETTING AMOUNT FOR THE YWCA OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE!!!
Posted on Wednesday, June 11 2003

Nashville, TN (June 9, 2003) – Martina McBride’s YWCA Celebrity Auction brought in a record breaking $86,000 yesterday - more than in any previous year and up $24,000 from last year’s total. Hundreds of eager fans crowded into the standing room only tent on the grounds of the Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville, TN on the final day of Fan Fair.

Martina McBride, who has now hosted the charity auction for ten years, surprised fans and organizers alike when she announced to the crowd that she was putting up for bid, a recording session at her husband, John McBride’s new state of the art recording studio. “We’ll let you sing any song you like. John and I will produce it and we’ll bring in my band to back you up,” announced Martina to the crowd. John McBride added with a grin, “We might even find someone to sing background vocals for ya!” After going back and forth between two eager bidders, the session sold for $8,000. Not to miss a great opportunity to raise money for a needed cause, Martina and John generously added another session to the second bidder for the same price.

Other high bids of the day were for a platinum plaque for Martina’s Emotion CD that went for $4,650 and handwritten and framed lyrics to her hits “Independence Day,” “Where Would You Be” and “Concrete Angel” that went for $3,300, $2,500 and $3,500 respectively. One fan picked up a Les Paul Guitar signed by Chris Cagle, Collin Raye, Blake Shelton, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley for $3,200. Another, an autographed Anton Breton Charlie Daniels souvenir fiddle with case and autographed photo for $2,300.

Fans were also treated to special guest appearances throughout the day. Chris Cagle auctioned his crock pot for $500 and sold the shirt off his back and the shoes off his feet for an additional $650. CMT host Katie Cook auctioned a CMT “100 Greatest Songs of Country Music” t-shirt signed by all the participating artists of the television special for $425, the gown she wore at this year’s CMT “Flameworthy Awards” for $350 and four backstage passes to the Grand Ole Opry for $850. Nashville Star contestant Jamey Garner auctioned one of the autographed Nashville Star “Hatch Show Prints” for $300.

Martina Helps Out St. Jude's Auction - Bid Now!!
Posted on Thursday, May 22 2003

Academy of Country Music and country superstars headline online auction for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with many well-known country music artists donating personal memorabilia for charity

Artists participating in the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards show are donating their personal belongings to an online auction benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the world's premier research center for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases. CMTauctions.com is hosting this year's fund raiser and proceeds will benefit the children of St. Jude.

Dozens of country music artists will take part in the auction, many donating items they will have worn or used at the rehearsals for the ACM Awards show or at the show itself, which airs Wednesday, May 21 on CBS. The artists' items will be available for bidding starting at 9 a.m. EST, on Thursday, May 22 and concluding at 8 p.m. EST, on Thursday, May 29. Anyone can make a bid by logging onto:

Martina Item Up For Auction
Posted on Thursday, May 22 2003

The Discovery Fund For Eye Research is launching its 3rd annual "Seeing the Stars," celebrity charity eyewear and memorabilia auction on eBay. Martina McBride has generously donated aa signed photo for auction to benefit the Discovery Fund's medical research and patient education programs for Macular Degeneration, Keratoconus, Diabetic Retinopathy and Ocular Herpes.

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/discoveryfund/

Martina Wins ACM Female Vocalist...Again
Posted on Wednesday, May 21 2003

Martina took home the ACM's Top Female Vocalist award for the second year in a row during the live CBS broadcast from Las Vegas Wednesday night (May 21).

During her acceptance speech Martina said, "I want to thank Joe Galante and RCA; my managers, Bruce Allen and John McBride--one of whom happens to be my husband--y'all know how I feel about my husband; and the fans and CMT and Country Radio, all of you. But I want to use my time up here to just say that sitting out here and watching this show tonight, I am just so proud of Country music and the songs we're making and the performances that were here tonight. And I am proud to be a part of Country music. Thanks."

Martina is also the reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year.

Way to go Martina! Congratulations.

Martina To Perform At "100 Greatest Songs of Country Music" Concert
Posted on Monday, May 19 2003

CMT: Country Music Television is putting on a once-in-a-lifetime concert featuring the biggest stars performing the Top 12 songs of CMT’s elite list of 100 GREATEST SONGS OF COUNTRY MUSIC as part of the remarkable six-hour special, 100 GREATEST SONGS OF COUNTRY MUSIC, debuting on CMT on Sunday, June 8 at 4:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT.* The two-hour musical extravaganza, taped on Wednesday, June 4 at Nashville’s Gaylord Entertainment Center, will be hosted by LeAnn Rimes and Brad Paisley. Just added to the list of previously announced performers are Hank Williams Jr., Chris Cagle and fresh from the “American Idol” stage, finalist Kimberley Locke will make a hometown appearance. They will join Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Deana Carter, Sara Evans, Marty Stuart, Glen Campbell and George Jones in performing the Top 12 songs live. Steve Wariner, who will act as the evening’s Music Director, will also perform with host Brad Paisley.

The 100 GREATEST SONGS OF COUNTRY MUSIC will showcase the most acclaimed and popular songs in country music with a documentary hosted by hit recording artist Keith Urban (“Golden Road”) and actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley (“According To Jim”) counting down from numbers 100 through 13, and climaxing with the concert counting down the Top 12 songs. Songs included on the prestigious list of 100 range from the Buck Owens classic “Act Naturally,” to Randy Travis’ “On the Other Hand.”

Tickets for the concert are available at CMT.com, www.ticketmaster.com and local Ticketmaster locations.

THE 100 GREATEST SONGS OF COUNTRY MUSIC will be telecast Sunday, June 8 at 4:00 PM, Eastern.

MARTINA MCBRIDE’S “CONCRETE ANGEL” STIRS A NATION
Posted on Tuesday, May 6 2003

Song inspires letters to ChildHelp USA And To Martina
Music Video Honored at the CMT Flameworthy Awards

Nashville, TN (April 14) -- Martina McBride’s current single, “Concrete Angel” which tells the story of a young girl being mistreated at the hands of her mother, has inspired a multitude of letters from radio listeners and video viewers who are finding refuge in the song. From those who had their own personal experience with child abuse or witnessed it in their families or neighborhoods to child welfare professionals thanking Martina for her bravery and for expressing the message so eloquently, the response has been overwhelming. The haunting video recently earned Martina a CMT Flameworthy Female Video of the Year honor and the directors, Deaton/ Flanigan picked up a trophy for Video Director of the Year.

Child welfare professionals have lauded the song and video for “bringing national attention to a subject that too often causes people to look the other way” and others are requesting the video to show at conference meetings because, “The viewing of this powerful visual message will mean so much to our social workers who have dedicated their lives to protecting and nurturing children who are victims of abuse and neglect” and “I have spent the past 12 years fighting child abuse and domestic violence… I am writing this for Martina. I would like her permission to use her video, "Concrete Angel" during my presentations on child abuse.”

Another child care professional wrote, “This song says in each word what we see far too many times each year. We are called on (to help) so many children that have been abused and/or beaten by parents, siblings, other family members, and many other people they know. When I first heard this song, it reminded me specifically of a flight we had. This patient was almost identical to the girl in the video and went through the same things, and tragically, at the young age of 7, passed away three days after we transported her because her small body could not recover from the horrific trauma it had gone through. Throughout the music video on CMT, I not only cried, but sobbed.” Another relayed, “I saw her video the other day on VH1 Country and I could not stop crying. It brought to light the real truth of the terrible abuse children suffer, and I hope more people cry and get angry about the terrible things that happen to children. Even though I work with this on a daily basis I was strongly moved and her video touched my heart.”

Just about everyone seems to relate to the song’s hard-hitting message of the horrors of abuse. “I recently viewed the Martina McBride video "Concrete Angel" on CMT programming and was totally moved by it. Thank you for bringing national attention to a subject that too often causes people to look the other way.” Another writer told, “Hi my name is Desiree and I am 10 years old. I really like your music especially Concrete Angel and it really touched my heart to help children all over the world.”

Even the victims of abuse are revealing their stories. “I was one of those children that no one bothered with,” wrote one person, “My teachers never asked about the bruises and our neighbors never came to see why a child was screaming, and none of my older relatives ever tried to intervene... Keep up the good work...if you can even help one child - it is all worth it!” Another told, “Just wanted to tell you that the song Concrete Angle is a very moving song and the first time I heard it I cried like a baby. The reason for that is because I was an abused child for many years and have just recently found out what all went on in my home.”

“Concrete Angel” is currently at the #5 spot on both the Billboard and R&R charts and the video is consistently one of the most requested each week.

Martina Again To Host The YWCA Celebrity Auction During Fan Fair!!
Posted on Tuesday, May 6 2003

Martina will once again be hosting the YWCA Celebrity Auction at Fan Fair. The auction helps raise money for various projects of the YWCA of Nashville and Central Tennessee. A large number of items donated by various celebrities will be up for bid.

The auction will be held on Sunday, June 8th, at Hilton Park (across from the Hall of Fame). Registration is at 10:00 am and the auction begins at 11:00 am. Martina will arrive around noon.

Martina McBride Fan Club Party 2003!!!
Posted on Friday, April 18 2003

WHEN: 1:00 pm on Friday, June 6

WHERE: Texas Troubador Theater (across McGavock Pike from Opryland Hotel)

HOW: Post cards will be mailed to all current fan club members, with instructions on how to get a ticket to the party. NO E-MAIL RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

HOW MUCH: FREE!!

A drink and popcorn will be provided for each party attendee (these can be carried into the theater during the show).

We will not have a booth at Fan Fair this year.

Martina Is Flameworthy Again This Year!!
Posted on Monday, April 7 2003

Martina took home the award for "Flameworthy Female Video of the Year" on CMT's Flameworthy Music Awards tonight for her "Concrete Angel" video.

In her acceptance speech she said "Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much. I tell ya, this song is so special to me. The first time I heard it I was just so moved, and I know the video is kind of hard to watch, and it's about a very serious subject that is very close to my heart, and if it helps one person, that means the world to me."

Deaton-Flanigen Productions also took home a Flameworthy award for "Video Director of the Year" for their work on the "Concrete Angel" video.

Congratulations to both!!

Online Benefit Auction for 7-Year-Old Cancer Patient
Posted on Wednesday, March 26 2003

Tyler Doughtie is a 7 1/2 year old boy who at the beginning of January was diagnosed with a brain tumor and tumor-associated spread. Also, several tumor cells were found in his spinal fluid.

On January 16 Tyler underwent surgery to remove the brain tumor. The tumor associated spread and cells in the spinal fluid were then planned to be treated with radiation, chemotherapy and stem cell transplants. Also, this treatment is hopeful to prevent further recurrence.

We are helping out with an online auction to help with the family's medical bills. Martina and lots of other country artists have donated really nice autographed memorabilia for the auction.

The auction is being hosted by Leanne Sagriff's Martina fan site. Here is the link for the auction, which runs through midnight EST March 27.

http://www.martinamcbride.info/auction/auction.html

Thank you so much - I'm really trying to get the word out to as many people as possible.

Thanks!
Liz Beavers, Manager
Martina McBride Fan Club

Maya Angelou’s Fantasy Family Includes Martina McBride
Posted on Monday, February 10 2003

February 10, 2003 – Grammy nominee, Martina McBride gets a lot of fan mail. Many say they relate to her music and that they feel like she’s a part of their family. Recently, famed American author and Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Maya Angelou told the nation she felt the same way.

On the Oprah Winfrey Show on January 30th, Oprah’s guests were Billy Crystal and Maya Angelou. They were on the show to talk about a new exhibit at Los Angeles’ Museum of Tolerance called “Finding Our Families, Finding Ourselves” which features family stories from Angelou, Crystal, Carlos Santana and Yankees manager Joe Torre. The exhibit is designed to help people understand the value of uncovering one’s own unique family history thus finding a connection between the past and who we are today.

As the threesome discussed their family histories, Oprah revealed that she is a distant relative of Elvis Presley’s. Upon hearing that, Maya Angelou offered, “If I was going to be related to a country western person, not rock ‘n’ roll, country western, I’d like it to be Martina McBride or Tim McGraw.”

“Maya Angelou has long been an inspiration to me and she makes me want to be a better person,” said Martina. “She sent flowers to my dressing room at a recent performance and I was just blown away that she was even aware that I existed! To have her say she'd like to be related to me is amazing. I kind of feel like I have her blessing, you know? I just hope I get to meet her someday.”

Limited Amount Of Christmas Merchandise Available!!
Posted on Friday, January 31 2003

Due to some great merch sales during the tour the fan club only has a VERY FEW of the Christmas items to sell on-line. We have listed the items in the merchandise section, so they available for purchase now.

Some of the items are VERY limited (under 10 available) so, even though this sounds like a marketing gimmick, you need to order FAST if you want to order any of these items. We will be providing pictures of the items this weekend (assuming they last that long!!)

Martina McBride Changes Video To Help Children
Posted on Thursday, January 16 2003

Martina McBride's current video for "Concrete Angel" was recently changed to add a phone number for Childhelp USA. The video, about a small girl being abused by her parent, now features a telephone number for the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline. The help number was added after several video outlets received calls from viewers wanting to know how they could help children in such circumstances.

The tag reads, "If you need help or suspect abuse, call the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A- CHILD." The hotline provides a confidential, toll-free lifeline for children who are being abused and want assistance, frustrated parents who are about to lose control and are seeking help, adults and children requesting the local telephone number to report cases of abuse, adult survivors of child abuse who are feeling unsafe or suicidal, and parents requesting tips or recommended books on parenting.

The plight of the abused and underprivileged child has always been dear to the singer's heart. In fact, throughout the last decade McBride has devoted much of her time to helping raise awareness of this staggering problem. She has acted as national spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence and for Domestic Violence Intervention Services and her eight-year relationship with the YWCA of Middle Tennessee has, so far, helped them raise over $300,000 for their family programs and Domestic Violence Center. McBride most recently established a building fund for Safe Haven Family Shelter in Nashville to help them expand their facilities.

Martina Takes Home An AMA
Posted on Monday, January 13 2003

Martina took home the American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist in Country Music!! During her acceptance Martina thanked her husband John for staying home to watch the kids, so I just hope the house is in one piece when she gets home!! Congratulations Martina on another award well deserved!!

No Camera Policy For Christmas Shows!!
Posted on Sunday, November 17 2002

Just to let everyone know there is a "NO CAMERA" policy for Martina's upcoming Christmas show. With the special effects that will be used during the show, the flash of the cameras will interfere with them working correctly. I have been informed that they will be checking people as they come into the shows, any cameras that make their way in and are used may be confiscated from the user.

Thanks for your understanding, and we hope this adds to the enjoyment of everyone who will be attending the shows.

MARTINA CREATES ONE OF A KIND CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE!!
Posted on Thursday, November 14 2002

Martina McBride's "The Joy of Christmas" Kicks Off in November For Seventeen-City Tour!!

The reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, Martina McBride is bringing the holiday spirit to her fans this winter as she embarks on the first year's run of Martina McBride's The Joy of Christmas, an evening of holiday entertainment for the whole family.

Martina McBride's The Joy of Christmas will be a multi-media theatrical event complete with dazzling sets, brilliant lights and impressive special effects all created especially for this one-of-a-kind stage show and starring one of music's most spectacular voices and dynamic entertainers.

"I was inspired by the Christmas productions put on at New York's Radio City Music Hall. We go every year and just love it," said Martina.

The ever changing film backdrops, state of the art digital projections and set designs are only a part of the large scale theatrical experience planned. Martina has also enrolled a troupe of ten actors who play multiple roles and reenact live action scenes from bustling city streets to Santa's workshop and even a live nativity scene. The two-hour program will also feature caroling with the children in the audience and of course, Martina McBride performing all the season's classic songs, many of which can be found on her gold-selling 1998 release "White Christmas."

"This show is something I've wanted to do for many years. Christmas is such a wonderful time and I wanted to create a memorable holiday experience for the entire family and something they can come see year after year. By developing a show that includes elements of theater, video, special effects and audience interaction, we'll be able to take the audience through every aspect of the Christmas season in a magical, inspiring way. I'm so excited about sharing it with everyone," exclaimed Martina.

Bud Schaetzle of SOS Multimedia is the executive producer, writer and director of the show. When asked how he felt about embarking on such an extensive endeavor for Martina, he replied, "If you're trying to put together a ground breaking show--a truly unique touring show that has never been done before--the one thing you must have is a total world-class talent at the center of it--someone who can anchor the show. Martina would be at the top of anyone's list. She's the best in the business. Truthfully, when it comes to pure vocal talent and the gift to interpret song, there's no better singer than Martina McBride."

To round out his team, Schaetzle enrolled the assistance of consultants from Broadway's top shows and the country's leading theme parks and hand picked a team of professionals to helm the production including; Composer Herman Beeftink, Production Designer Ramsey Avery, Lighting Designer/ Director Craig Pierce, Producers Susan Gold and Tom Ward, Art Director Terri McKenna, Sound Designer Michael Davis of Digital Audio Post and Wardrobe Director Franne Lee.

Martina McBride's The Joy of Christmas will kick-off on November 26th at The Comcast First Union Center in Philadelphia and continue performances through December 22nd in St. Paul, MN at the XCEL Energy Center.

Stops are also scheduled for Chicago, IL, St. Charles, MO, Wichita, KS, Evansville, IN, Champaign, IL, Nashville, TN, Louisville, KY, Ft. Wayne, IN, Birmingham, AL and Milwaukee, WI with additional dates to be announced in the future.

Please check the tour dates on the site for the latest dates and on-sale information by choosing Tour from the menu above or clicking here!

HELP MARTINA HELP THE KIDS OF THE FANNIE BATTLE DAY HOME IN NASHVILLE
Posted on Wednesday, November 13 2002

MARTINA WINS CMA'S FEMALE VOCALIST!
Posted on Wednesday, November 6 2002

Martina was crowned the Country Music Associations's Female Vocalist of the Year during Country Music's Biggest Night at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on Wednesday (Nov. 6). She also received the honor in 1999.

During the live CBS telecast, Martina performed the next single from her Greatest Hits album, the moving and dramatic "Concrete Angel."

Martina, obviously overcome with emotion, had to stop several times during her acceptance remarks to wipe away tears and compose hereself.

"I was not prepared for this emotion that I'm feeling. It's just so amazing that I get to live this dream and I'm so grateful to everybody who worked so hard to make it happen.

"And I'm really especially happy because my mom and dad are here tonight. It just means so much to share this with them because they've just given me everything all my life and encouraged me and gave me unconditional love and support.

"I want to thank the fans and country radio and CMT; my husband John--my partner; my manager, Bruce Allen; RCA records; Joe Galante...everybody. Thank you so much. Thank you."

Martina is also the reigning ACM Female Vocalist of the Year...it's a clean sweep.

Congratulations Martina! You've earned it.

Win A Trip To See Martina At Fan Fair 2003
Posted on Monday, November 4 2002

Lifetime is celebrating the premiere of acclaimed vocalist and dedicated mom Martina McBride’s Intimate Portrait with Lifetime and Motrin’s Celebrity Moms Sweepstakes! You and your family could win a country music fan’s dream trip to Nashville to see Martina perform at Fan Fair June 5-8, 2003! Enter daily for more chances to win, and be sure to watch out for an entire week of Celebrity Moms on Intimate Portrait, November 4th-8th on Lifetime.

Click here to enter and for more details!