KANSAS CITY, Kan. (March 25, 2011) – The University of Kansas Hospital’s 10th anniversary Treads & Threads black-tie benefit for cancer patient care will feature country music legend Martina McBride.

A recording artist, producer, songwriter and entertainer, the Kansas native has earned 24 Top 10 singles. They include “Wrong Baby Wrong,” “Independence Day” and “Broken Wing.”

Guests at the September 9 gala at Kansas Speedway will join in “Toasting Our 10th: Celebrating a Decade of Support for Cancer Patient Care.” As always, the evening will include the full Treads & Threads experience:

Rides around the track
Gourmet fare from area restaurants and caterers
Martina McBride in concert
Spectacular fireworks
Dancing until midnight with Emerald City Band of Dallas, back by popular demand.

Martina, along with Alabama, Dierks Bentley, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Reba, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band have been added to the list of performers for this years ACM Awards Show.

The ceremony will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

These artists join previously announced performers, Entertainer of the Year nominees Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

Teenage Daughters, the first studio release off Martina's upcoming album has been released to radio! Listen to it here!

Martina's red carpet interview. Where she discusses her upcoming album, upcoming single and shoes!

Martina is set to perform the National Anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field Sunday, January 23rd . The kickoff is at 6:30 p.m.

Just as we expected, the big news today from Big Machine Records / Republic Nashville is that they have signed multi-platinum recording artist Martina McBride to their label. McBride had spent all 18 years of her career at RCA/Sony/BMG and was obviously ready for a change.

As I discussed recently on a Twangwire.com post I believe this is a great move for Martina and will look forward to watching how her next album does under the new label.

Tony & Kris’ good friend, Martina McBride popped into the studio to say hello and talk about Twitter, Halloween, music and more! Plus, find out what song Martina says she’d love to cover!

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From CMT.com:
Martina McBride and rock band Train will partner for a CMT Crossroads episode scheduled to air on Nov. 20. The one-hour show will be taped in Nashville for a private audience. "Performing on CMT Crossroads with Martina McBride is an exciting honor for Train. Martina is an icon in the country music world because her voice is amazing and her songs are timeless. We can't wait to share the Crossroads stage with her and her band," said Train's lead singer, Pat Monahan. Train's pop hits include "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)," "Meet Virginia," "Calling All Angels" and "Hey Soul Sister." McBride formerly appeared on CMT Crossroads with one of her idols, Pat Benatar, in 2003.

Nashville, TN – Country music has always played a huge role in the story of American culture, but never has country music—in all its forms—been more of-the-moment than right now. Capturing this moment is award-winning photographer, Melanie Dunea. For her new book, Dunea focuses her camera lens on the musical form most intrinsically linked to American identity- country music.
In MY COUNTRY: 50 Musicians on God, America & The Songs They Love, Dunea explores the world of country music, from its gritty roots to today’s country-pop.
The book profiles 50 country music icons and includes Dunea’s stunning and highly imaginative portraits of each, shot in locations from the Grand Ole Opry to a decommissioned prison in Tennessee to the shores of the Caribbean. Alongside each portrait are a series of questions which explore the artist’s musical roots and inspirations, their defining moments, and what makes country music the heart and soul of America to them. The answers offer a revealing, highly personal look at these iconic subjects.

Musicians featured in MY COUNTRY are: Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Jimmy Wayne, Julianne Hough, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Shelby Lynn, Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, George Jones, plus many more.

Country’s biggest stars are joining together to celebrate the holidays! In true Christmas spirit, these artists will celebrate the season with songs and stories that are sure to warm your heart. Joined by some of their family members, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Sheryl Crow and Sugarland will share with fans their holiday traditions and memories. “CMA Country Christmas” will tape in front of a live audience on Thursday, November 11 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The special will air MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 (9:30-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“CMA Country Christmas” follows “The 44th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, which airs live from the Bridgestone Arena on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.