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MARTINA MCBRIDE IS THE TOP
COUNTRY FEMALE
TOURING ACT OF 2007
ABC News Two-Hour Special
"Six Degrees of Martina McBride" Airs July 30th
Nashville, TN (July 12, 2007) - Country music superstar Martina McBride
has been hanging with the "big boys" for many weeks as the only
female of
any genre of music in the Top 10 touring acts of 2007 (Pollstar).
This week, she slips to Number 11 as Gwen Stefani's tour lands the
Number
four slot. McBride strongly represents the country genre, following
only Kenny Chesney, The Rowdy Frynds Tour (Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd
Skynyrd),
and Brad Paisley. Other top ticket sellers include The Police,
Rod Stewart, Tool, Chayanne, Blue Man Group and Andre Rieu.
"It was great when I heard I was the only female touring act in the Top
10," says McBride. "But being bumped by Gwen Stefani isn't the worst
thing
that could happen! We really went all out with this tour and I'm
excited about how it has been received."
The success of McBride's tour is no surprise for industry execs, radio
programmers and music critics who have followed the steady rise of her
illustrious 15-year career.
"Martina is so deserving of being recognized as one of the top touring
acts," says Creative Artist Agency's Rod Essig. "The fact that
she is
one of two top female touring acts this year is no surprise to me. She
is one of the best entertainers in any genre now and deserves all of
the
respect that comes with this honor. "
Lon Helton of Country Aircheck writes, "Martina McBride showed a Cedar
Falls, IA crowd last Thursday night that she's elbowing Chesney,
McGraw, Urban,
Reba, et al, for a spot at this format's top entertainers' table. We've
all
known for a long time that Martina has one of the best voices in the
business. She brings down the house with as much passion and emotion as
I've
heard any artist bring to a song. She now works the stage and the crowd
as well as anyone and has joined the ranks of this format's top
entertainers.
"Words can't describe. I've seen her 6 or 7 times over the years, but
nothing like this...Some people stood outside the coliseum for an hour
just
talking about the show," praises WUSJ-FM program director Russ
Williams.
"McBride demonstrated again last night...her credentials as a highly
entertaining performer are
impeccable."
Richmond Times
"The First Lady of the Tyson Events Center returned to Sioux City
Friday night and rallied the faithful with a show so big it barely fit
in the
building. The new Reba, she earned the tilting video screens, the
revolving lights and the platform that lifted her to the stage. But,
the truth be
told, McBride is one of the very few who could entertain without the
props, without the band and without the
gimmicks."
Sioux City Journal
"McBride owned the stage from her first note, leaving the thousands
of fans in attendance feeling like she was singing only to
them."
Norfolk Daily News
"From one tune to another, McBride morphed from a honky-tonk queen, to
a tough rocker to a pure-pop diva... When she leaps into her upper
register
and milks a note for every possible ounce of emotion - it's guaranteed
to get a crowd on its
feet."
Newsday
"McBride is one of the artists who can raise the hair on the back of
your neck with the vocal power that emanates from her diminutive
frame."
Toledo Blade News
"The lady
from Sharon, Kansas is one of the best singers in popular
music. Several times she ignited long, loud and sincere cheers after
showing off
her considerable vocal skills - a notable feat in a place like Kemper
Arena."
Kansas City Times
"McBride blew away the fans at the Times Union
Center."
Albany Times Union
McBride released her ninth studio album Waking Up Laughing in April and
is currently headlining her national arena tour which sold out New
York's
Radio City Music Hall as well as other venues across the country
including Chicago, Atlanta, Uncasville and Lowell.
A two hour ABC News Special entitled "Six Degrees of Martina McBride"
airs on Monday, July 30 from 9-11pm ET. "Six Degrees of Martina
McBride"
is about the connections, talent, and luck it takes to become a country
music super star. The program follow six singers from the middle
of
nowhere with nothing but their dreams. First, they have to track
down Martina McBride in six steps or less proving the theory that
everyone in
the world is connected by a human chain of six people. If successful,
they must prove they can sing, getting their own shot at country music
stardom. Ultimately one will be chosen to receive a record
deal. "Six Degrees of Martina McBride" also covers McBride's
humble beginnings
from the family band in Sharon, KS through the six steps that lead her
to a multi-platinum awarding-winning country superstar.
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