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 Cรฉline 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 Holy Night
Martina McBride Lyrics
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The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared
And the soul felt its worth
The thrill of hope
The weary world rejoices
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night, O night divine
O Holy night
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world
In sin and error pining
'Til He appeared
And the soul felt its worth
The thrill of hope
The weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks
A new and glorious morn'
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night, O night divine
The song "O Holy Night" by Martina McBride is a beautiful and popular Christmas hymn that explores the significance of the night when Jesus Christ was born. The lyrics begin by describing the holy night, with the stars shining bright and ushering in the arrival of the Savior. The following lines acknowledge the long period of time that the world spent in sin and error, longing for a way out of darkness. However, with Jesus' appearance, the soul feels its worth and experiences a thrill of hope. This hope brings joy to the world, and the song proclaims the arrival of a new and glorious morn.
The refrain of the song repeats the words "O night divine" several times, reminding listeners of the wondrous nature of the night when Christ was born. The final lines of the song urge listeners to fall on their knees and listen to the angel voices, recognizing the divine nature of the event that took place on that holy night. Overall, the song speaks to the transformative power of Christ's birth and the hope and joy that it brings to those who believe.
Line by Line Meaning
O holy night
This night is special and sacred.
The stars are brightly shining
The sky is illuminated with a bright light.
It is the night of our dear savior's birth
Tonight is the night when Jesus Christ, the saviour of mankind, was born.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
The world had been lost and waiting for a savior to redeem it from sin and error.
Till he appeared
Jesus Christ has come and appeared.
And the soul felt its worth
The arrival of Jesus has given a new worth and meaning to human life and existence.
The thrill of hope
The arrival of Jesus has brought a strong feeling of hope to people.
The weary world rejoices
People who had been tired and hopeless can now rejoice and be happy.
For yonder brinks a new and glorious morn
A new and glorious era is ushered in with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Fall on your knees
In honor of the birth of Jesus Christ, we should all fall to our knees to worship and pay respect.
O hear the angel voices
Angels sing in celebration of Jesus Christ's birth.
O night divine
This is a night of divine and miraculous events.
O night when Christ was born
This is the night of the birth of Jesus Christ.
O night divine
This is a night of divine and miraculous events.
O night, o night divine
This is a night of miraculous and divine significance.
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Written by: Adolphe Charles Adam
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Country Paradise
Lyrics: Martina McBride - O Holy Night
O Holy night
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
The thrill of hope
The weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night, O night divine!
O Holy night
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
The thrill of hope
The weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night, O night divine!
Songwriters: Adolphe Adam and Placide Cappeau
Producers: Martina McBride and Paul Worley
Country Paradise
This is my all-time favorite rendition of O Holy Night by the powerhouse herself. Merry Christmas everybody! ๐
Question of the day: How are you spending your Christmas?
Tork Saromuelley
Me too, praise God.
Israel aviles
Spending time with Jesus
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Unpacking rip, just moved
Lucas Gabe
Yes
Helba1972
Merry Christmas, World!
JustJamie
Touches my soul in a way no other song can.
Tamar LiCalzi
Her version is by far my favorite. This is the BEST Christmas song of all time! I absolutely love this song. Listen to it all year long. โค๏ธ
JustJamie
Best ever.
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I donโt know about you all but every time I hear this song I just got to lift up my hands ๐๐ป and praise God for Jesus Christ. My lord and savior Marry Christmas 2021