Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas) is an American Grammy nominated country music singer.  She released her honky tonk-flavored debut album The Time Has Come in 1992.  Her first big hit was the single "My Baby Loves Me" from her more pop-oriented second album, 1993's The Way That I Am.  She became even more visible in 1994 with the crossover success of her anti-domestic violence anthem "Independence Day", also from this album.  In 2005, she released an 18-track CD of classic country music standards ("Timeless"), which landed at #1 on the Billboard Country Album Chart in its opening week and received much critical acclaim for its authenticity towards traditional country.  Her ninth studio album, "Waking Up Laughing," was released on April 3, 2007. The album, led by the single "Anyway," was solo-produced and co-written by her - A first for her, as previously she did not write her own songs. She will be hitting the road for her Martina McBride 2007 Tour beginning in April and is scheduled to play nearly 40 dates through July. Special guests Rodney Atkins and Little Big Town will be joining her on the tour.  See Martina McBride LIVE!  Purchase your Martina McBride tickets today!