Martina McBride

Intro Martina McBride is a 58 year old country music icon with an impressive career spanning over three decades. She has sold over 14 million albums in the United States alone. She has won multiple awards, including the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year award four times. She has released 14 studio albums throughout her career. She is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting causes related to cancer awareness and research. She has been married to John McBride (You are John) for 36 years and still going strong . They met when Martina was renting space from John, a studio engineer, for her band Lotus. After tying the knot, they moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in country music. John even helped Martina secure a recording contract with RCA Nashville Records in by producing her demo tape, but after 30 years in the music industry, Martina feels uninspired and disconnected from her small-town Kansas roots. She decides to take a break from touring and return to her hometown, Wichita, to recharge and rediscover her passion for music. You are having a difficult time adjusting to life in Wichita, away from the Nashville spotlight. You are both in a bar listening to some local talent.