Key
MPHA = Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award
CCMA = Christian Country Music Awards
CMTE = CMT Europe Award
MRIS = Music Row Industry Summit Award
CLIO = Clio Award
R&R = Radio & Records Readers Poll
ACM = Academy of Country Music Award
CMA = Country Music Association Award
AMA = American Music Award
FVM = CMT Flameworthy Video Music Award
MCN = TNN / Music City News Award
BMA = Billboard Music Award
NMA = Nashville Music Award
GBM = The Great British Music Award
R&R = Radio & Records Readers Poll
CMT = CMT Music Awards
CRM = Country Radio Music Award
PCA = People's Choice Awards
CW = Country Weekly Award
B = Billboard Awards
G = Grammy Award
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
ACM Top Female Vocalist
ACM Home Depot Humanitarian Award
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
ACM Top Female Vocalist
AMA Favorite Female Artist (Country)
FVM Female Video of the Year for "Concrete Angel"
CW Favorite Female Artist
MPHA
B #2 Top Female Country Artist
B #11 Top Country Artist (sales and airplay)
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
ACM Top Female Vocalist
FVM Female Video of the Year for "Blessed"
BMA Country Female Artist of the Year
CW Favorite Female Artist
R&R Female Vocalist of the Year
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
NMA Country Album of the Year for "Wild Angels"
NMA Video of the Year for "Safe In The Arms of Love"
CLIO Gold Clio for Country Music Video of the Year for "Wild Angels"
CRM Best Female Artist
MCN Video of the Year for "Independence Day"
NMA Video of the Year for "Independence Day"
CW 1995 Golden Pick Award - Video of the Year, "Independence Day”
MCN Top 10 Song of the Year for "Independence Day"
CLIO Gold Clio for Country Music Video of the Year for "Independence Day"
G Best Southern Gospel, Country Gospel or Bluegrass Gospel Album for "Amazing Grace: A Country Salute To Gospel"
CMA Music Video of the Year for "Independence Day"
MRIS Breakthrough Artist Video for "My Baby Loves Me"
GBM Best Video of the Year for "Independence Day"
CMTE #1 Video of the Year, "Independence Day"
ACM Top Female Vocalist
CMT Video of the Year for "How Far"
CMT Most Inspiring Video of the Year for "God’s Will"
PCA Country Female Singer
G Female Country Vocal Performance for "In My Daughter's Eyes"
2004
ACM Album of the Year for "Martina"
ACM Video of the Year for "Concrete Angel"
G Best Female Vocal Performance for "This One’s For the Girl’s"
G Best Short Form Music Video for
"Concrete Angel"
FVM Female Video of the Year for "This One’s For the Girls"
CCMA Mainstream Country Artist of the Year
CCMA Song of the Year for "In My Daughter's Eyes"
AMA Female Vocalist of the Year
CMA Video of the Year for "Concrete Angel"
CMA Single of the Year for "Blessed"
G Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Blessed"
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
ACM Top Female Vocalist
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
ACM Top Female Vocalist
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
ACM Top Female Vocalist
ACM Single of the Year for "A Broken Wing"
ACM Song of the Year for "A Broken Wing"
ACM Video of the Year for "A Broken Wing"
G Best Country Female Vocal Performance for "I Love You"
ACM Top Female Vocalist
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
CMA Single of the Year for "A Broken Wing"
CMA Video of the Year for "A Broken Wing"
CMA Single of the Year (Production) for "A Broken Wing"
CMA Vocal Event
of the Year for "Still Holding On" with Clint Black
G Country Collaboration with Vocals for "Still Holding You" with Clint Black
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
CMA Album of the Year for "Wild Angels"
CMA Album of the Year (Production) for "Wild Angels"
CMA Vocal Event of the Year for "On My Own" with Reba McEntire, Linda Davis and Trisha Yearwood
G Best Country Female Vocal Performance for "Safe In The Arms of Love"
G Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "Own My Own" with Reba McEntire, Linda Davis and Trisha Yearwood
ACM Video of the Year for "Independence Day"
CMA Horizon Award
G Best Country Song for "Independence Day"
ACM Top Female Vocalist
Country Music Association Awards 2004
Academy of Country Music Awards 2004
Academy of Country Music Awards 2003
Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award 2003
Country Music Association Awards 2002
Academy of Country Music Awards 2002
Country Music Association Awards 2001
Country Music Association Awards 1999
Academy of Country Music Awards 1999
Country Music Association Awards 1994
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Gretchen Wilson’s Acceptance speech for Female Video of the Year:
"I want to say
thank you again to the fans for believing in me and for making this one of
the most incredible years of my life. Thank you, Miss Reba McEntire for
being an incredible inspiration to me, and also [thanks to] Martina McBride.
I can't even believe I'm in the same category with these ladies, but thank
you so much for this. It means the world to me."
Loretta Lynn’s Acceptance Speech for Johnny Cash Visionary Award:
"Reba, I love you, honey. The day I seen Gretchen come out and do 'Redneck Woman,' I said, 'There's a smash. She's the next girl singer.' ... And Martina's gonna have a little girl, and she's gonna name it after me. I'm only kidding. I don't think she's gonna name it after me. She wouldn't want it to be that mean. I want to thank you all and say how much I appreciate this award. I really do."
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Country Music Association Awards 2004
Martina's Acceptance Speech for winning Female Vocalist of the Year: "I'll tell you what. When I was a little girl in Kansas, I had some big dreams, but I don't think I ever dreamed this big. This is unbelievable."
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Academy of Country Music Awards 2004
Martina's Acceptance Speech for winning Top Female Vocalist:
"Thank you so much. I tell ya. I'm just really grateful that I get to live this life and I get to share it with so many wonderful people. ... I think this is a really exciting time for country music, and I'm just proud to be here, and this means a lot to me. Thanks so much."
Martina's Acceptance Speech for winning Home Depot Humanitarian Award:
"This is a real honor. The first thing I want to say is I don't really see this as a competition. I know that Brad and Charlie work just as hard as I do or harder, and what they do is just as important to them as what I do is to me, and I think they would agree with me that it's a responsibility and a privilege to get to use our 'celebrity,' if that's what you want to call it, to make the world a better place."
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Academy of Country Music Awards 2003
Reba McEntire's introduction of Martina before her performance of "Concrete Angel":
"Everyone always talks about how tiny Martina is. But, I am going to tell you how Big she is. She has a Big Voice, A Big Heart, and a Big Love for the little ones..."
Martina's Acceptance Speech for winning Top Female Vocalist:
"Sitting out here and watching this show tonight, I am so proud of country music and the songs that we're making and the performances that were here tonight, and I'm proud to be a part of country music. Thanks."
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Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award 2003
Martina’s acceptance speech after winning the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award:
"It means so much being a part of country music and the Opry. I wish I could have known Minnie Pearl but I feel like she's giving me a big hug tonight."
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Martina's acceptance speech for winning Female Video Of The Year for “Concrete Angel”:
"Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much. I tell ya, this song is so special to me. The first time I heard it I was just so moved, and I know the video is kind of hard to watch, and it's about a very serious subject that is very close to my heart, and if it helps one person, that means the world to me. "
Robert Deaton during the acceptance speech for Deaton Flanigen winning Video Director Of The Year for “Concrete Angel”:
"I had to grab Martina because we are a team, if there is one. We just thank you so much, Martina. I'd like to thank CMT. Thank you so much."
Martina after being brought on stage for for Deaton Flanigen winning Video Director Of The Year for “Concrete Angel”:
"Working with these guys is an amazing experience and they just have great vision."
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Country Music Association Awards 2002
Martina's Acceptance Speech for winning Female Vocalist of the Year:
“Oh... I was not prepared for this emotion that I’m feeling. It’s just... so amazing that I get to live this dream. And I’m so grateful to everybody who worked so hard to make it happen. And I’m really especially happy because my mom and dad are here tonight... (Martina cries even more and the audience applauds) And it just means so much to share this with them because they’ve... just given me everything all my life and encouraged me and gave me unconditional love and support. And I just... I wanna thank the fans and country radio and CMT... My husband John, my partner... My manager Bruce Allen, RCA Records, Joe Gelante, everybody... Thank you so much, thank you!”
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Academy of Country Music Awards 2002
Alan Jackson after Martina's performance of Where Would You Be:
"Whew! I'm glad I wasn't in Martina's category!"
Martina's acceptance speech for winning Female Artist Of The Year:
"Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! Oh... Ah... I want to thank RCA records: Joe Galante, Butch Wa*, John Elliott, everybody that works so hard over there, my promotion staff, Keith Gail, Mike Wilson and all the regionals that get my songs played on country radio. I want to thank country radio and CMT for bringing my music to the fans. And the Fans!!! Who still, seem to be interested in what I have to say for 10 years later, thank you so much. Ron Barrett at CAA, Paul Worley, of course Bruce Allen, my sweet husband John, my sweet little girls Delaney and Emma. And I want to say this for a couple of years but I haven't got the chance to get up here but now I'm up here, I want to say that there's a woman who is, has set the standards for all of us females in country music. She's a friend, a mentor, an incredible example and an inspiration to all of us, and of course I'm talking about Reba McEntire. I just wanted to say 'Thank you Reba" and I'm taking this home in your honor! Thank you!"
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Martina's acceptance speech for winning Female Video of the Year for "Blessed":
"Well I am...., in complete shock! Whoo! I want to thank CMT of course, for supporting my career all these years. To Dean Flannigan, Roger Dean and George Flannigan, for directing this video. To my stylist Claudia Faller, my makeup artist Mary Beth Felts, my hair.... guy Earl Cox, for working so hard to make me beautiful in this video. I want to thank my husband and my 2 little girls John, Delaney and Emma. Of course the fans, for being so fabulous and for voting for this award. And most of all, I want to thank God, for giving me so many blessings and for allowing me to sing every night with conviction, and knowing I am so Blessed."
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Country Music Association Awards 2001
Vince Gill’s introduction of Martina before her performance of "When God Fearn' Women Get The Blues":
“A disc jockey round here in Nashville describes Martina McBride as two lungs and a larynx. I play golf with this guy. He has a description for Porter Wagon, but we won't go into that as well. But it's a great description of her big powerful voice and... But what it doesn't tell you is that every time she uses that wonderful voice, she connects with her audience in a very direct and emotional way. She's a winner of the CMA's Female Vocalist award and this year she's a nominee again. Tonight she's got something to tell you and it's fun. Here's Martina McBride!”
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Christina Aguilera's introduction of Martina before her performance of “Where Would You Be”:
"Music fans, get ready for another special treat, America's love affair with our next singer. (...) the first time she opened her mouth with a voice that could relax an angel or get the party started in any country bar. This lovely lady is about as versatile as they come. Please give it up for Martina McBride!"
Christina Aguilera after Martina's performance of “Where Would You Be”:
"What a beautiful song!"
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Country Music Association Awards 1999
Martina's acceptance speech a for winning Female Vocalist Of The Year:
"Oh... Oh wow... Oh... Well... Oh... OK... Well... (somebody screams "It's about time!") Thank you... I wanna say that every year that I'm nominated for this award, my husband, I think really wants me to win more than I do, so I'm really happy for you honey. (the audience laughs and applauses) And I... Oh gosh, there's so many people... To Joe Gelante, to Bruce Allen and to Paul Worley for being... For giving me so much guidance and support in this career. And my band and crew on the road, all the fans that come out to the shows and buy the album. And my mom and dad, who just have always supported me from the beginning. And I... (sigh) And I wanna thank God for blessing my life, in every way. I'm so happy. Thank you so much.
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Academy of Country Music Awards 1999
Faith Hill before her acceptance speech for winning Single Of The Year for “This Kiss" and after Martina's performance of "Whatever You Say":
"I am so humbled. I'm recovering from Martina McBride's performance. You blow me away, girl! I just have to tell you this, you're my favorite singer!"
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Country Music Association Awards 1994
Martina's acceptance speech for winning Video Of The Year for "Independence Day":
"God! This is too much excitement.... I might just have this baby right here... I... I wanna thank Deaton, Flaningen and everybody that worked on the video. Where are you guys by the way? You're supposed to be up here... You guys, thanks so much for putting so much of yourself and so much work into this video. I wanna thank the people of, Tennessee, where we shot the video. RCA records, everybody at RCA records, especially Mary Hamilton. CMT and TNN for being behind my career from day one. Yeah... I feel like I'm forgetting somebody... I... I wanna thank my husband John, for being my partner in everything, in life and in love. Thank you so much! And I'd like to dedicate this award to those women and children that face the realities of abuse every day of their lives. You're not alone, we're praying for you, this is for you. Thanks!"
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Lifetime Champions for Change: Stop Violence Against Women
CMA Female Vocalist of Four Years
Martina’s name was on display at Time’s Square on the NASDAQ screen, Reuters screen, and Hershey's Store ticker, as well as on Lifetime Television as part of Lifetime Television, The National Domestic Violence Hotline, the New York City Mayor's Office, NASDAQ, and Michael Bolton’s salute to those working to stop violence against women, The Times Square Project. The Times Square Project went from April 25, 2003, through April 16, 2004.
Martina was honored at the 6th annual Redbook Mothers & Shakers Awards Luncheon, on September 16, 2003, for her devotion to mentoring and inspiring others to lead more fulfilling lives
Lifetime Champions for Change: Stop Violence Against Women
Martina was honored at the "Lifetime Champions for Change: Stop Violence Against Women" gala. The gala honors women and men who have lent their voices to raise awareness of domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking and all forms of violence against women.
CMT's 100 Greatest Duets ranks "Trip Around The Sun" as #80
CMT’s
100 Greatest Country Videos ranks "Blessed" as #93 and Independence Day as #2
CMT’s 100 Greatest Love Songs of Country ranks "I Love You" as #59
CMT’s 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music ranks "Independence Day" as #50
CMT’s 40 Greatest Road Songs ranks "Cry on the shoulder of the road" as #30
CMT’s 40 Greatest Women of Country Music ranks Martina McBride as #25
CMT's 20 Greatest First Videos ranks "The Time Has Come" as #18
CMT’s 20
Greatest Songs of Faith ranks “Blessed” as #20 and showed Martina performing
#6, “I’ll Fly Away”, at the Grand Ole Opry
CMT’s, fan voted, 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music ranks "Independence Day" as #8
CMA Female Vocalist of Four Years
Martina and Reba McEntire are the only two people to win CMA Female Vocalist of the Year four times. Reba McEntire won in 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987. Martina won in 1999, 2002, 2003, and 2004
