First Time Hearing Martina McBride - Independence Day Reaction Video - AN ANTHEM WITH A MESSAGE?

[@leemiracle6840]

Her and Pat Bennetar did a crossroads show together, they were incredible together and have a lot incommon.

[@heather6668]

That was an amazing performance - I love both their voices

[@maxinefreeman8858]

A good country song tells a story.

[@stevefranken4052]

Hard to believe she is such a powerful better being only 5' 2" tall. Broken Wing is another powerful song about abuse. She sings about such tough topics.

[@carolgranados4892]

Broken Wing shows her range

[@jwmson7791]

Broken Wing is my all time favorite. Powerhouse!

[@karendavis2668]

Broken Wing is my go-to karaoke song! It's so much fun to sing 😊

[@lawrencecollier1268]

She had to battle radio stations to get this played! They thought it would promote domestic abuse. She had to explain that it was to draw attention to the problem, not promote it!

[@davidbrewer8697]

I was in Murfreesboro TN the day that this was filmed while showing a 4th of July. The only problem was that the temperature was 28 degrees.

[@angelaolson2025]

Such a beautiful voice ❤ Thank you 😊

[@angelonunes4359]

This song is a shout out to a movie called The burning bed. A real story about a woman who finally had enough of her husbands domestic violence against her & her children

[@shelleyparsons5735]

Except in this one she killer herself as well.

[@safariloverinnc5156]

Where Would You Be....great Martina song.

[@xorcha33]

Concrete Angel. Another great song. It's about child abuse.Martins has a great range I her voice. Not afraid to tackle hard issues in her songs. Great reaction, great song.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

That one will be up next! Thanks for stopping by - glad you enjoyed chilling with us!

[@carolepalmer6329]

Concrete Angel is a beautiful song, also heartbreaking and over played.

[@commonsense4991]

God's will is a beautiful song by her it's about a boy named will it will get you emotional if you have a heart

[@xorcha33]

@@commonsense4991 I will give it a listen today. Thank you.

[@commonsense4991]

@@xorcha33 you're welcome let me know what you think

[@neolithiumproduction]

I LOVED this song everytime it came on the radio. I would sing it like crazy, but as a kid, I never really listened to the lyric's meanings. Then I saw the music video, and I couldn't listen to the song anymore for years without crying. I love my mom, she's my best friend. I couldn't imagine losing her and this song would make me ball. I can listen to it now and I still love it, but damn...that moment you realize what the song was about.

[@codyclaeys2008]

She can break glass!

[@TheBelladonnaSeries]

This song was written about the true life story of Francine Hughes which became a book and a movie entitled "The Burning Bed" with Farrah Fawcett. Francine was found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity. The song was written by Gretchen Peters which was turned down by Reba McEntire, paving the way for Martina McBride's hit.

[@shellyfox863]

I was wondering about that actually. Thanks for the info.

[@jennel802009]

Broken Wing, Concrete Angel, God's Will. She has sooo many great songs to react to

[@KitMidgette]

A great voice with an extremely important message. Unfortunately when Martine McBride originally released this song, it was banned from being played on radios do to the domestic violence portrayed in the song. Thankfully the radio stations finally removed their heads from their nether regions to put this song on the air. As someone who grew up in a violent home of child and domestic abuse(verbal in my parents case, my biological father saved all the other types of abuse for his children), I truly love it when people watch videos like these so that the issue becomes more wide spread knowledge. Songs and videos like this helped break that damned and destructive saying and view, "That what happens in the home stays in the home". The HELL that happened to me was in MY HOME. Thank you for watching this and helping to spread awareness!

[@MikeFugily-hj3ok]

Thanks for your reaction and your interpretation of the double meaning of this song. It's what I thought it meant as well, when I first saw the music video. Love your channel, keep it going!!‼️☺️❤️💯👌👍🇺🇸✔️🙏

[@radersradar2588]

New to channel. "Anyway" is what I recommend from Martina because she wrote and produced it.

[@TexasMagnolia]

A must live performance! Martina - Where Would You Be Will blow y’all away.

[@trjolly]

Yes! This one live is so amazing!! I've watched it many times.

[@melodybackstrom13]

My life literally. I just cry listening to the song. The video, reminds me of my mom and how i felt. Heartbreaking I love Martina

[@ronhunt9396]

AGAIN BEAUTIFUL SONG , LADY , EYES , SONG , PERFORMER. I THINK THIS WAS THE 1RST OF HER SONGS I HEARD OF HERS. SHES STILL GOT IT TOO

[@bridgetorue9608]

Such a strong voice

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

Martina has some amazingly powerful songs like this. 'Love you through it' about Cancer survivors. 'Concrete angel' about child abuse. She also has amazingly beautiful songs like my personal favorite; 'Anyway'. 'My baby loves me; shows her spunky side.

[@dworstell8599]

I enjoyed your reaction. Another great song by Martina is “Where Would You Be” live which showcases her incredible voice. This little lady can really wail! 🤟🏻

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you! Yes she can!

[@DiannaDalton-o4m]

Where have you been is a great song too.

[@jeffhogland8953]

First time commenting on one of your videos. I enjoy that you just seem to appreciate good things, whether they be lyrics, instrumentation or vocals. Check out Martina’s song Where Would You Be. She has amazing pipes and they are on full display on that song. Enjoying your work!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you! Really appreciate that feedback! We'll note that Martina suggestion!

[@vickybrackin7483]

Where Would You Be? By Martina is another great song!!❤

[@MattJocks]

Gretchen Peters wrote this. There are some versions of her singing it live on YT, stripped down and slowed down. Very powerful. Also recommended: There was a show Crossroads, which paired artists from different genres. She appeared with Pat Benatar, one of her role models. They did several of their songs together, but when they did this, the look on Martina's face was priceless. Pat Benatar launched into that chorus with everything she had and you could tell this was one of the highlights of Martina's life.

[@terrywoodyyc]

Gretchen is a brilliant writer and wonderful performer ... you guys could dig into her catalog for some great songs ... On a Bus to St. Cloud (big hit for Trisha Yearwood), Blackbirds, When You Love Someone (with Bryan Adams), The Matador, and on and on ...

[@85wildangel]

How Far, Where Would you be, Anyway, Concrete Angel I can go on and on Martina has such a great Voice

[@joeyace05]

Love you guys!!!!

[@glenketchum6379]

Martina has a soulful voice and the most amazing eyes in all of music!!!

[@leehawkins5795]

I first started listening to Martina's music in 2003 .......love her voice .......one of my favorites is Wild Angels

[@michaelsmith5021]

Love Martina. Such a beautiful voice and passion.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Wonderful reaction, love hearing your thoughts. Martina uses her amazing voice to highlight the sensitive subjects, I hope yall listen to more of her music, she can wow you with her beautiful voice while taking you on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you! You always have great comments :). We will have Concrete Angel Coming next

[@rosemariediamond5948]

Please keep following down this rabbit hole. She is phenomenal. I know her talent and messages will blow you away. Broken Wing, Concrete Angel, Where Would You Be, such a huge catalog of amazing hits

[@vickybrackin7483]

She is an amazing power house!! LOVE HER!❤

[@janicepowell2188]

I like Martina McBride and her music and video s even though some of them are sad

[@SusanGarrett-xt8uh]

Broken wing is another song about domestic violence she sang. She has helped a lot of people with her music. She is a very small woman with a giant voice.

[@RexBell303]

Definitely Broken Wing. We used to go listen to her when she was in high school. She sang in her families band The Shifters. Played in small towns around Pratt(KS)..

[@angelastumbaugh2870]

Well, there is one more song from Martina that deals with DV, and that is Concrete Angel. There is also a few from metal. They are NEVER AGAIN by Nickelback, DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS by Disturbed (the extended cut), and ALISHA LIED by I do not know the artist. There is also the cover of Garth Brooks done by State of Mine named THE THUNDER ROLLS. Just to name a few.

[@evalehde3869]

There was a tv movie based on this true story. It was called The Burning Bed. It was when we learned Farrah Faucet actually was a very good actress. She played the leading roll.

[@danjones3878]

"Broken Wing" you would absolutely love this song by her.

[@christopheryochum3602]

"Concrete Angel" and "God's Will" bring me to tears.

[@randall-king]

She married a guy named John McBride who was on Garth Brooks' road crew. (He can be seen in Brooks' first TV special "This Is Garth Brooks".) She ended up opening for Brooks on his first world tour once she got a recording contract. One of my favorites of hers is "Anyway".

[@susanechevarria4320]

THANKS YALL! She does have a beautiful voice. Won tons of awards. She's as real as real can get.❤

[@danettecrossley7912]

Martina did a lot of songs about social issues, and that little woman could hit some high notes beautiful voice God bless

[@tonycampbell4982]

Ah her daughter sings now Martina has a studio now and is a producer this song was big in the 90s I remember performing it in cover bands as I took drum lessons from Lonnie Wilson who played drums on this track he’s performed on more records than anyone on the radio

[@kylesummers1565]

Peace, Love!!

[@IgoZoom1]

Thanks for a great reaction! I can’t believe this song is 29 years old…I was 19 when it came out…don’t like that math!😢 “Where Would You Be” will blow you away with her vocals! It’s live and, in the words of another KZbinr, it gives my goosebumps goosebumps!

[@christinadavis1149]

Concrete Angel is such a great song with a deep message. But still one of her best. And Broken Wing is another great one. You really get to hear her vocal range in that one. Both very good songs to react to. Both must be the original video.

[@ed.z.]

Martina is pure gold. An epic song.

[@edwardviner9468]

Where Would You Be may show her range better than any! Love it❤❤❤

[@vernbaumgardner8374]

As a musician for over 30 years playing the bass, this is one of my favorites for the bass line. The bass really carries the song well. Love your reactions 👍

[@deuceman32]

Always glad to see Martina. This is the music video for the single's release and you really need to see this woman live. Martina performed this song at Farm Aid: Concert for America 2001, just 18 days after the 9/11 attack and you owe it to yourself to watch that one; the a cappella intro puts the lyrics to a new context and the performance is powerful. For reaction I would suggest her live performance of "Where Would You Be" at the 2002 CMT Flameworthy Awards.

[@davidphillips4476]

Martina was a backup vocalist for Garth Brooks and he told her you are way to good to be doing this. She then used her platform to raise social issues. "Concrete Angel" (highly emotional warning) or "Broken Wing" are AMAZING!!!! My low down favorite of hers is God's Will about a boy named Will. You hit it, her voice is gorgeous and rings with power. Yes Monster hit.(subbed)

[@robertg7396]

Martina, oddly enough was discovered selling T shirts at Garth Brooks concert. Her husband worked on Garths stage crew, and convinced Garth to give her a shot. The rest is history. She has such a powerful vocal, with many hits during the 90's and even today. 🤠

[@GS-xt8fu]

Not only is she a straight up amazing voice. She is so great in interviews very kind. Plus…..she is also very pretty. When Whitney Houston says, she has a really strong voice. I believe it.

[@jealousjelly]

Martina is a tiny little thing with a voice that can knock your socks off. Try Broken Wing or her live version of Whatever You Say if want to see just how powerful she can be. One of my favorite country singers ever.

[@jimmoore2838]

This is a great song and Martina McBride is a great musician. She got her start selling t shirts at Garth Brooks concerts. She played him some of her stuff and then got a recording contract

[@cindyerrington7099]

She's got a great song called This one's for the girls. I loved Independence day!!

[@planojag595]

My favorite songs from Martina McBride are That’s Me, Independence Day, That Wasn’t Me, Wrong Again, and Still Holding On (duet with Clint Black). She has amazing range and power. You can feel her emotions every time she sings with that golden voice.

[@sheryldalton8965]

Her rendition of "over the rainbow" is beautiful & powerful.

[@Armyaunt73]

Martina McBride In my daughter's eyes is an amazing song.

[@janetlawson4482]

A Dimash Dear here, Martina McBride, like Dimash, always tackled hard subjects, abuse being top of her list. Concrete Angel is another one of her songs that definitely should follow Independence Day, she’s a powerhouse that used her platform to speak out for victims.❤If you weren’t already aware, Dimash is an Ambassador of Peace, speaking out against war, even after receiving death threats. He composed War and Peace and more recently worked on a 3 year project composing , writing the script and acting in The Story of One Sky, I truly appreciate when artists take a stand for what right or wrong in this world ❤.

[@lindabrewer3243]

Any song by Martina is a banger. So many have an awesome message to them and some are just cute. "Concrete Angel" is along the lines of this song. "Gods Will" is amazing too.

[@shainarobb5473]

I can feel for Martina McBride and her life

[@joycemcgovern4167]

She's still is great

[@CoastalNomad]

Great Reaction....... Martina has some Heavy/Meaningful Songs, "Concrete Angel", "God's Will", "Broken Wing"...... Also some Fun Songs "When God Fearing Women get the Blues", "Love's the only house", "My Baby Loves Me", "This one is for the Girls"....... Martina is a Trooper....... In the scene where she is singing in front of the Burning House, They had staged her to close to the house and the embers where landing on her back burning her shirt...... Knowing they only had one chance at the take, (It would take to long to move everything and re-set-up) she endured the embers and performed..... You can't tell by her performance she is getting burned.....

[@robinwilliams5254]

Beautiful voice I have met her 4 times

[@brendawilhite6690]

She is a Kansas girl ., I saw her several times performing in Wichita, and I kmnew she wou,d be big. ❤️

[@shainarobb5473]

Survival is living through freedom

[@justafanmiller7486]

I love her song BROKEN WING. Powerful.

[@charolettebarnett3420]

I don't know if anyone knows but the mom dies in the fire, that was her independance day❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@P-M-869]

I think the Dad died too. That is way they took her to the county home.

[@wilsonwarner6903]

Oh, yeah, I got it when I first heard it years ago.

[@TheC12347]

Either for reaction, or just your own enjoyment. I would suggest listening to the same song on the old show "CMT Crossroads", where Pat Benatar joins her.

[@RainbowMaille]

I have seen her live in concert and her voice is fabulous!

[@roberthughes2402]

Safe In The Arms Of Love is my favorite song by Martina.

[@nightimegame]

During the filming of Martina Infront of the fire no one knew but she was standing to close to the house but she knew they only had one take for that scene so she put the pain into her performance. No one knew she got burned until the end. Shes absolutely incredible women! Broken wing is one of my top favorites.

[@brittaniewaldrop9536]

concrete angel and broken wing by Martina also deal with abuse. She really tried to use her platform to advocate for those who were in situations that couldn't advocate for themselves. Another great song by her is God's Will. Not abuse related but still a heartfelt subject. She also puts alot of effort into making sure her videos are the best they can be. For example, when she's standing in front of the burning house, she is actually getting hit with the flames. She was too close. But the cameras were rolling and she realized they only had one chance to shoot the shot...it's not like they could re-set the house on fire. So she did her thing and didn't tell anyone about her burns until after the entire video had been filmed.

[@RhondaLeuck]

Every song Martina has is wonderful ❤

[@kajones316]

Great reaction! Do the whole world a favor and react to Martina's "Where Would You Be." One of the, if not the most under-rated songs of all time...the vocals are incredible!!!

[@cheryljohnson4933]

Where would you be is a great one if you truly want to hear her amazing range.

[@markbryant5965]

Piggybacking on many comments so far, Martina definitely does not shy away from difficult subjects such as spousal abuse in this one, and child abuse in "Concrete Angel" which I highly recommend. If you do it - well, it's a tough video to get through because those who produced it did not hold back.

[@GS-xt8fu]

She made three big albums and said, I’m leaving the road and recording for awhile. I have young children and I want to be a mom

[@rebashane3255]

How far great vocals

[@boosuedon]

This was one of those rare "cross over" songs that was very popular on both Country and Pop charts. Many of Martinas' songs were "cross over hits"!

[@joeymcbrayer]

Martina has an uncanny ability to deliver important, tough messages through her songs and sound like an absolute angel in the process. She’s a spectacular vocal talent and she gives me chills every time. You must check out “Concrete Angel”. It’s another song with a DV driven message and she nails it!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

That one will be next! She's a true gem of talent!

[@robinmoore2605]

"How Far" by Martina definitely!!!! she really shows off her vocals in that one, I don't think alot of people know that one, and "Anyway" is another one! I Love her songs!

[@aubreyboterf9789]

This song was so controversial when it came out that many radio stations would not air the song. They considered the message of the song too much pain, or too much revenge, or just too difficult for some listeners to hear.

[@southernbella6535]

LISTEN TO ME : This woman is pure gold in writing and voice and shes never let me down with her view of the world , I watch some "Country crossroads" where rock singers and country singers sing each others songs together. LOOK UP crossroads Martina Mcbride and Pat Benatar singing this song . Pat's voice will knock you out with this one . Martina was shocked at the power she put behind it , It's a MUST LISTEN as both artist are strong woman singers . Keep doing what your doing and ty for this one :)

[@christymay6]

This one is a live performance by Martina McBride where would you be really great job

[@VerchielxKanda]

Fun fact, Martina actually got burned a little bit cause she was too close to the flames towards the end of the video. She used the pain she was feeling from the fire to project her voice even further.

[@alexwimmergren5239]

Excellent song!!! A++

[@lisamayreed6399]

God's will is a great song too❤ great reaction.

[@TyeDee123]

Martina is a real powerhouse singer, with so many great songs. Concrete Angel (the official video) is a sobering song about child abuse, but two other songs that are really great are also Love's the Only House with social justice themes and Whatever You Say which may be her most powerful vocal.

[@josephmiller8378]

I first saw her opening for Garth Brooks in the early 90s. She debuted this song on that tour and we all knew she was something special. 5foot nothing and about 90 pounds with that powerhouse voice. We were blown away. Love your channel BTW

[@evalehde3869]

In the movie she waited u til he passed out, handcuffed him to the bed post and dowsed him in gasoline and tossed a match.

[@steviemitchell1676]

😮😮😮😮😮 what movie!!

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Great song 😊 Where Would You Be is one of my favorites from Martina.

[@junebug_tx2305]

Need to watch 'Goodby Earl' . It is heartbreaking.

[@joycemullins3233]

My favorites from Martina are "Broken Wing" and "Whatever You Say".

[@junebug_tx2305]

Dixie Chicks....'Goodbye Earl ' Has to be a part of this particular programming.

[@raymondcraft8500]

Martina is the queen of tear jerseys!

[@anncallari7063]

Great reaction! Listen to Broken Wing. It’s also excellent.

[@toodlescae]

I used to sing this at karaoke. She has an amazing voice.