Martina McBride 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 1995 McBride released the album Wild Angels; "Safe in the Arms of Love" and the title track were country hits, later being her first #1 hit. Her 1997 album Evolution sold over two million units, and included an adult contemporary crossover hit in "Valentine" as well as four number one or number two country hits. The album Emotion came out in 1999; "I Love You" was a big hit in both country and adult contemporary circles. So was the socially conscious "Love's the Only House", a trend that would continue with 2003's "This One's for the Girls", which would become the theme song for the 2005 NCAA Women's Basketball championship tournament. [1] This was followed by the hit singles "How Far" (written by fellow country singer Jamie O'Neal) and "God's Will".
The Long Distance Lullaby Songfacts states that Eleven was Martina's first album for Republic Nashville, ending a 20 year association with RCA. Label head Scott Borchetta encouraged her to write more songs for the record than she had on any of her previous 10 albums, and she ended up co-writing six of the 11 tracks. Eleven was released October 11, 2011.
As of 2005 McBride is generally recognized as one of the top female singers in popular music; with her strong and pure soprano voice she has been labelled "the Céline Dion of country music." Also in 2005 she released a 18-track CD of classic country music standards, 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.
She is a four-time Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year winner (a record she holds with Reba McEntire), three-time Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year winner and a Grammy Award winner. This left-hander performed The Star-Spangled Banner at Game 3 of the 2004 World Series.
"Independence Day" is used as the introductory music for Sean Hannity's popular talk radio show. McBride has appeared at benefit events organized by Hannity, but has declined to take an active political stance. [2] McBride has performed free for fans, such as in a July 3, 2004 show in Owensboro, Kentucky to celebrate the grand opening of the new Independence Bank headquarters.
Recently she helped out contestants on the Canadian version of "American Idol". The winner worked on a song with McBride as well as went on tour with her across Canada.
Martina has sold over 13 million albums in USA alone.
O Come All Ye Faithful
Martina McBride Lyrics
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Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the king of angels
O come, let us adore him
O come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
Sing, choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God
All glory in the highest
O come, let us adore him
O come, let us adore him
O come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
O come, all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the king of angels
O come, let us adore him
O come, let us adore him
O come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord
The song "O Come All Ye Faithful" is a traditional Christmas carol that dates back to the 18th century. The song is a call to all believers to come and see the newborn King, who has come to save the world. The first verse of the song sets the tone for the entire hymn, calling all the faithful to come to Bethlehem to see the newborn King of Angels. The use of the word "triumphant" suggests a sense of victory over sin and death, as the birth of Christ brings hope and redemption to the world.
The second verse of the song shifts the focus away from the faithful and onto the angels. The choirs of angels are invited to sing in exultation, praising God for the birth of His Son. The third verse brings the two groups together, as the citizens of heaven above are called to join the faithful on earth in glorifying God for sending His Son to save humanity.
"O Come All Ye Faithful" is a timeless hymn that has been translated into many languages and sung in churches around the world. Its simple message of hope and salvation continues to inspire believers to come and adore the newborn Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
O come, all ye faithful
Come, all those who believe in and have faith in God
Joyful and triumphant
Full of joy and victory, rejoicing in the arrival of the Savior
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem, where the Savior has been born
Come and behold him
Come and see the Savior
Born the king of angels
He who was born is the ruler of all the angels
O come, let us adore him
Come, let us worship and praise Him
Sing, choirs of angels
Sing, all of the angels in choir
Sing in exultation
Sing with great joy and triumph
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
Sing, all those who live in heaven above
Glory to God
Praise be to God
All glory in the highest
Let there be glory in the highest heavens
O come let us adore him
Come, let us worship and praise Him
Christ the Lord
He who was born is the Christ and Lord
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LALO SCHIFRIN, PD TRADITIONAL
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Duane Crechiolo
She has the most wonderful voice.
brenda maynard
It is right to give him all thanks and praise, I adore you Lord.
Darren
A wonderful full bodied singing voice, very appealing, 1st class !
Julio Tan
The reason for Christmas. Lets adore Him.
Diana Crow
Delicately...
Was just thinking...
A flight from Dallas to Denver, turbulence hit! Screams, drinks, trays flying into panic, chaos.
The one prayer (as a child) couldn't recite verbatim, erupted w/volume & tone from me...? "The Lord is My Sheppard".
Plane went completely quiet & still, suddenly! The elderly gentleman next to me...the most loving smile said as he patted my hand 'Your prayer worked...' AMEN 🙏
Pc Muana
Come all, let us adore lord Jesus Christ