Martina McBride & Pat Benatar Perform 'Independence Day' | CMT Crossroads

A timeless #CMTCrossroads episode featuring Martina McBride and Pat Benatar. Here they are belting out “Independence Day” 🌟
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Great music knows no boundaries. CMT Crossroads shows the far-reaching roots of country music by pairing country artists with musicians from other genres. Each episode will feature a different set of stars playing together, swapping stories and sharing their common love of music.

[@leen352]

there is a voice and there is a voice...

[@tcwhite0104]

WOW You can see it in Martina’s face that she was in awe of Pat...

[@bambambowerman7800]

@@tcwhite0104 Right?! 💗

[@tcwhite0104]

@@bambambowerman7800 yes!!! ❤️

[@crittersintheyard3993]

absolutely!!

[@fuckurbody]

Its her song now

[@kennethbrown2089]

The face says it all, HOLY SHIT, PAT BENATAR IS SINGING MY SONG

[@dd1862]

Pat Benatar has the greatest female rock voice ever!

[@LawrenceMcLaughlan-jj4kz]

What about Steve nicks

[@dd1862]

@@LawrenceMcLaughlan-jj4kz I'll give her a vry close second.

[@LawrenceMcLaughlan-jj4kz]

@@dd1862 I'd have her first over pat benatar

[@JessBeautyJunkie]

Ann Wilson is right there with her.

[@tomfavorite1020]

@@JessBeautyJunkie Ann and Pat are two of my favorite singers. So much power...who needs a mic kind of power.

[@charlescox8729]

I remember when this originally aired, I was floored when Pat took over, Martina just gave up and enjoyed it.

[@tinamayo3991]

It was beautiful.

[@elpllc7541]

Pat Benatar is a legend

[@MrSpicoli21]

I love how Martina just stops singing at the end, shes like, "you got this Pat'.

[@bruceshaw2402]

Martina had the good sense to just let Pat get on with it , brilliant .

[@rcpsammy7186]

And finally finally FINALLY Pat Benatar is going to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year!

[@AlexCorvidae]

There is something amazing about watching Martina gush watching Pat sing her song.

[@cdsmith2643]

Reba

[@11Dossier]

I agree. She is so honored.

[@tangokashtangokash2730]

Yes there is , I’m not a Martina fan but they are both awesome in this song and I watch this video once a day , just to pump me up !!!

[@charlescox8729]

Yep, she was grateful

[@danwesterhouse6627]

Patty could always sing, but she hit some heights here. Great video!

[@wolfman205]

Pat benatar and Niel are rock and roll gods, thank you good night

[@angelafoster2215]

I love how Martina totally fangirls over Pat. Total respect for these women

[@Cymricus]

Same Martina is like pat’s niece they have always given me the same energy

[@estellasreyes6847]

TOTALLY!!😃😍😎

[@vetrawhittington7841]

Exactly

[@scooterbrig1]

Its totally awesome how she fans out... Martina grew up in a small town close to where I grew up,,, GO Martina!

[@mattvalk8295]

This woman was why Martina got into music her idol is singin her song with her. It shows jus how real Martina is n how amazin these women are.

[@WilliamHarrison88]

All I can say is ... 'Good gosh amighty!!! '

[@freeamericausa1]

Does anyone else feel the Goosebumps, and Tingling when Pat starts???? "LET FREEDOM RING"??????

[@carlgray9260]

She nails it bravo Pat Benatar

[@bobbymartin440]

I DEFINITELY do!!!

[@JanitorIsBack]

heard better

[@danwesterhouse6627]

2 beautiful ladies doing what they love doing, singing and entertaining. Bravo!

[@tankthebear]

Holy crap you got that right - I was watching then Pat kicks it into high gear - brought tears to my eyes - she is SO damn talented .... of course Martina is no slouch either. Amazing.

[@loriadams7724]

I don’t care who you are, when Pat Benetar sings one of your songs, that’s something!!!!

[@pdoylemi]

More so for Martina. Before she was a star, she headlined a Pat Benatar tribute group and was a mega fan. I saw an interview where she talked about meeting Pat and being amazed that she knew and liked HER songs.

[@sandrajones2262]

I thought they did this exceptionally well. All I could see on Martina's face was amazement and excitement. She was definitely thrilled. God Bless.

[@bambambowerman7800]

How amazing! Thanks for sharing​@@pdoylemi

[@pdoylemi]

@@bambambowerman7800 Thanks.

[@greenrangerx]

Right. This is definitely the greatest rendition of an already great song.

[@lukewalker1051]

Pat Benatar voice is like a twin turbo big V8, You could see Martina was in awe because Martina normally has the most powerful voice in the room but when Pat opens the throttle, she is amazing.

[@polyscroll]

Love the way you put it, and I completely agree. No fault of Martina, but Pat is a vocal powerhouse!

[@andie361]

You can almost tell and feel that Pat is trying so hard not to overpower or “outshine” her but….yeah. Didn’t work out so well, lol.

[@daneblackburn613]

Twin turbo c15 cat

[@douglaselliott8298]

A nuclear-powered pipe organ would be eclipsed by Ms. Benatar's voice, and after all these years she is hotter than molten lava.

[@steveo3831]

Couldn’t have made a better analogy. Totally slayed that track

[@toddphillips8901]

Thank you pat

[@randomperson8695]

On one hand: Martina is no joke and has made her bones in a tough business on her own. On the other hand: it's cool watching her 'fan-girl' for an effin' legendary woman and voice.

[@gametroll6311]

Ok I need Pat Benetar to release a full cover version of this song. Anyone else agree?

[@ON-ck9eo]

Martina’s reactions says it all. Pat is a legend. Martina is one of my favorite country singers ever!

[@ralphstevens2776]

After 2 years I'm still watching this.

[@edwardknoch4987]

and after 4 years, same here! Chills! Martina was just totally fan-girling!

[@minniedrennen3938]

Pat Benatar is the Queen of Rock n Roll

[@JoyfulSaturn-cz2ui]

Martina loved that a woman she idolized in music belted out her song like this.

[@ScherryWilliams]

Yeah they belted it out 😂❤🎉❤🎉🎉 and💯❤️🌜🐤❣️♣️🇺🇲🇺🇸🤍🐤🕊️💫🌛🌜🌚🌝🌞♠️♣️♦️♥️🇱🇷

[@redbulls1337]

I’m an old man but I still gush over this. I love how Martina just stops singing during the final chorus and gives Pat the stage. One legend in awe of another.

[@kyxxit3664]

WOW. Just oh WOW!

[@waltermameli2026]

These two Women colaborating on this song brings one descriptive term to mind.....HARDCORE.....Pat Benatar is Long Island New York Music Royalty.....

[@pj4241]

Notice that during the second chorus Martina starts to sing along and then just gives up and watches PB elevate the song.

[@ELOfanatic]

That's my point in an earlier comment...

[@edwardclark3701]

Yep

[@deemossman4608]

Totally 💗💗

[@davewillis3437]

Pat does the song precisely the way it should be done. In Your Face without any apologies!

[@3313-c2j]

What an honor to have Pat Benatar sing your song

[@stevegoetsch2984]

The look on Martinas face is priceless, she is in total awe and totally respects Pat Benatar singing her song. Pat with her voice could of had a huge hit with this song!

[@johncollins7423]

Agreed 100%. 68 years old in this video & Pat's still got it! I think that's why the RRHOF won't put her in. They're afraid she'll blow the roof off the place during her performance!😂

[@buckeyefan20012001]

Pat could sing the phone book and have me in awe

[@kenkellam3691]

@@johncollins7423 She's now in, and deserves to be.

[@johncollins7423]

@@kenkellam3691 Agreed, 100%.

[@ericpearson5421]

I know, right? I come back to this concert video every once in a while because it's so good. Martina is an awesome singer herself, and you can see she's happy to be sharing the stage with a music legend! They rock together!

[@markgowans]

I loved it when Martina just stood back a bit and let Pat just belt out her song. She was probably thinking why the hell am I even here. It was brilliant

[@markelijio6012]

You know, both Martina McBride and Pat Benatar were two of today's best singers of our time.

[@headcarter4656]

Martina is probably the most classy woman in music period.

[@edwardknoch4987]

I would have to say she's in the top 3 along with Alison Krauss and Dolly!

[@robinharris4247]

The admiration and awe on Martina's face is so sweet. She is a fangirl!!

[@kyliepollert8341]

The best live performance of this song that I've ever seen; Pat just kills the chorus!!

[@CeliaC3333]

Her passion is felt !

[@charlescox8729]

She stole it, I remember when it first aired

[@donnajones3313]

Absolutely Awesome! That rock growl on the chorus blows me away!

[@patrickperry8951]

Except her voice kept cracking and changing octaves

[@patrickperry8951]

She tried to hard

[@marklonardo2588]

One of the greatest moments in music history. This was the quickest standing ovation I have ever witnessed. Everyone literally jumped out of their seat!

[@11Dossier]

You can tell Martina is so honored having Pat sing her song.Martina has said when she started out she covered a lot of Pat’s hits. They sound great together. One of the best Crossroads ❤️

[@robertorr1324]

@Colleen I respect your response, in however, Dolly heard Whitney on the radio while traveling and was so impressed to know a Number 1 hit rocked up Dolly's income and popularity. Good cover job Whitney, I prefer the original with Dolly.

[@chrissyhirtle1150]

@Colleen llw20o2

[@schumi9xwdc]

I would be too!

[@jabbalechat7910]

It's actually Gretchen Peter's song...

[@11Dossier]

@@jabbalechat7910 I realize that but Martina recorded it.

[@fredamardis2417]

Martina is so proud of Pat giving it all to her song.

[@SWog617]

When you combine two of the greatest voices in rock and country, this is what you get. Great job, ladies!

[@jimreilly917]

I love that your thumbnail is Ireland’s Coat of Arms.🇺🇸☘️🇮🇪

[@ericramsey2852]

Absolutely. Pat has the greatest female voice in rock and roll and Martina has the greatest female voice in country music. No doubt.

[@barbaraendicott3666]

Well said couldn't say it better myself

[@bertblue9683]

Ear piercing cats crying

[@SWog617]

@@bertblue9683 You like leaving negative comments, huh? You sound like a fun guy to hang out with, Bert.

[@joycemoss6205]

2024 I am 80 and still love this!!!!!!

[@labrea5399]

Hell yea Joyce

[@robertball8192]

Pat Benatar, 68 years young and can still belt out those powerful vocals, Martina in absolute awe performing with her idol. two gorgeous and legendary talents on one stage, doesn't get any better than this.

[@micdel1725]

Agree!! Gave me chills. I love how true musicians have no ego and just love and perform the music together. Nothing to prove. 💖💖💖

[@BMartin657476]

Pat was 50 when this was done.

[@penelopepitstop762]

I love both of them! 💕

[@spencer7618]

It is good for her age at the time but I mean it’s a little scratch that’s about it still really good just work her vocals for both of all of it better but still pretty good

[@joeys1482]

@@BMartin657476 I was gonna say I feel like this was in the mid 2000s like 2004 or 05 maybe?

[@safespacebear]

Martina is so amazing, with nothing to prove she steps back and let's a queen show em what's what

[@darrencatenacci2737]

I felt after watching the whole show that they both like each other’s songs. And they respect each other and admire their respective accomplishments. I just wish it could’ve happened before Pat had throat surgery bet you’d never heard a crack or pitch variation then.

[@jdtmanthomas1567]

I like Martina McBride.. but she couldn't keep up.. her voice isn't loud enough to be heard over Pats

[@Krystaldoll282]

@@jdtmanthomas1567 I disagree. I believe Martina didn’t belt out her vocals as to keep herself more in the background so to speak. She respected and honored Pat.

[@ELOfanatic]

@@Krystaldoll282 I agree.... It's quite obvious in the video that when they were singing that shared chorus that she was holding back quite a bit, then just gave in and let Pat run with it.

[@CandleLight1974]

@@jdtmanthomas1567 There are many qualities to voices other than volume.

[@butchieblock9118]

...and EVEN Martina is left SPEECHLESS,!!

[@dannyosten2152]

You don't truly realize how great Pat's voice is until it is compared directly with someone else. Even at her age. Especially when that other person has a good voice in her own right.

[@KevyB1990]

Holy smokes! This was definitely in Pat's wheelhouse.

[@hwkd65]

Patty is simply out of this world here.

[@CoasterMan13Official]

I think Pat needs to do a country album.

[@1968cdc1]

Pat Benatar can sing the phone book! I only wish she was able to sing this song with her 1985 voice . Still , she’s aged like a fine wine and can still raise goosebumps when she lets loose.

[@StilettoCutsQuick.]

Right, but she still brings that righteous anger to the song.

[@SilentKnight43]

I wish I still had my 1985 hair.

[@kristencorriher5871]

Pat Benetar still kicking ass!!

[@kristencorriher5871]

Right?

[@sbkpilot1]

Damn Pat still has her voice....

[@ms.melissa1384]

This is the only person that I will let out perform Martina with one of Martina's songs.

[@ColdWarVet607]

I remember see Pat i a club in San Francisco long before she broke as a Superstar. She could wail like no other then and its clear she can still do it now. Still the absolute stick of dynamite she was in her early 20's and she is more beautiful than ever. Keep on Rockin' Pat, Neil, Martina and Everyone and you shall stay forever young!!!!

[@dennishuyvaert1416]

Pat Benatar , Rock in Roll Hall of Famer …. Long time coming !

[@avadarlin25]

Yesssssssssssssssssss Pat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelogden5958]

Wow. Unbelievable. Anyone who is a McBride and/or a Benatar fan should have this in their favorites.

[@michaelperkins739]

DAMN can Benatar pound out the lyrics! What a voice!

[@moffittas]

What an honor it must have been for Martina to sing with the legend that is Pat!!!!

[@jefffree5723]

Blown Away by this video!!!!!

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Everyone Sit down Pat is in the house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LawrenceMcLaughlan-jj4kz]

Everyone gets up Martina is the queen

[@mikedellorusso1679]

The best version I ever heard and saw

[@pjesf]

Pat Benatar is killing it to this very day.

[@kennethmelnychuk9737]

Should her Martina singing promises in the dark, WOW

[@PhilG999]

Oh HELL yeah! I remember when she started out (I'm 62). Glad she went rock instead of Opera...

[@pjesf]

@@PhilG999 : Me too but I would sure like to hear her magnificent voice on an operatic piece

[@linnettetuttle7013]

Such strong women ❤️

[@davidstovall8573]

Holy cow!!! Pat killed it. Nuff said!!!

[@notta3d]

First time hearing this. Wow!

[@davidharvey5065]

Even today Pat Benatar still has the greatest voice and range of all female vocalists

[@butchieblock9118]

I AGREE!!

[@davidharvey5065]

Now if you were going to talk about the best female vocalist of all time I would have to give that to Karen Carpenter.

[@beverlyvansuch2303]

Agreed 👍💯👍 😎😎!!

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

Martina and Pat are both class acts

[@bigghoss762]

I knew this was going to be great but I was still surprised by how great Pat Benatar brought it. Fantastic.

[@johnniemiec3286]

No offense, but have you never listened to Pat Benatar? That woman rocks as hard as anyone. And always brings it.

[@bigghoss762]

@@johnniemiec3286 Well offense taken. Did I not start with "I knew this was going to be great..."?

[@jayrock1389]

Amazing

[@hyperw2xsyn888]

Pat sang this like a badass giving it a rock edge. Great matchup with them both on Cross Roads.

[@jerilane4420]

By far the greatest Crossroads performance!

[@pg1171]

The greatest Crossroads ever! I don't think they will ever match this one! This is what Crossroads was created for!

[@Flyingstationwagon]

Pat’s contribution is exceptional

[@jeffreynagy5395]

No, it's called it ( sing it like Y stole it, made it your own) blessed to be alive to hear it!!🎉

[@markpridgen809]

I never knew they got together. HOLY SMOKES !!!

[@martinkirsch4000]

Independence Day..God Bless America!

[@stevef4575]

Christ, Pat Benetar just absolutely CRUSHES that first chorus. I cannot even imagine the feeling of having an icon put that much effort and talent into something I created.

[@leslyclark6319]

Super Powers in that VOICE!!!

[@IanIsrael]

Pat's voice is soooo powerful.

[@sonnymathis5336]

You can see the admiration in Martina’s eyes. Two very talented and beautiful women.

[@leehanson1416]

I watch this about 1x a year. Because I should. Pat is a force of nature.

[@ejsalazar7140]

I loved her from the 80s but God damn she can sing!

[@jamesrasmussen1235]

NIcely done Pat

[@robertchandler5055]

both breakin hearts for decades

[@TheRabbitpaws]

Pat was originally an opera singer before going into 80's pop.. I LOVED her WE BELLONG! and SHADOWS of the NIGHT!

[@cyclops1092]

I love how Pat's voice has aged. She's got that tiny rasp that comes with time and mileage. Her confidence and demeanor show's she's been through the fires and earned her stripes.

[@schumi9xwdc]

60 years of singing will do that to ya!

[@schumi9xwdc]

Cool story, Pat was in Grade school and every kid had to sing a song for music class, when Pat finished her song, the teacher grabbed her by the arm and took her to the principal and had her parents called, poor Pat had no idea what was going on, when her parents got there the music teacher said to them, do you know how good your daughter sings!

[@jackrollins85]

Well said.

[@clydeb7713]

She always had a raspy voice. Forgot Shadow's Of The Night?

[@cyclops1092]

@@clydeb7713 it's aged nicely

[@larryhillman6307]

Agreed did you see the look on Martina face when she sang those high notes priceless

[@triciacass6974]

Best Crossroads Ever❤

[@shelleyking8450]

Pat still blows the walls down, and Martina was loving it.

[@cmsag7428]

PB AWESOME!

[@planet6393]

This video just made my week! R.I.P Todd Elliott my brother who miss daily! This song reminds me of my brother and his girlfriend he was with at the time. Susan was a very beautiful lady Todd loved her! See you soon bro!

[@jamescecil4629]

This was iconic.

[@s.cbelle1844]

I love the power Pat put into singing this song. Especially since it resonates with so many people. Praying for those who suffer from domestic violence.

[@42ayla]

Including Pat. She wrote more than one song about being in an abusive relationship.

[@steveo3831]

It’s a 2 way street

[@robertpetricko1968]

I love You PB. I'm waiting for You to get Into the RR Hall of Fame. Rock On!!

[@corgeousgeorge]

ONe of the best rock voices with one of the all time great country voices? YES Ma'AM!!!!

[@TheWayned315]

I can't beat this song, no one does.

[@jacobcropper87]

As soon as pat started singing the chorus I cried and put my arms in the air. Proud to be American!!!

[@SummerLove217]

Ditto!

[@joycemoss6205]

2003 my husband had retired in 2000, when crossroads came on, we did not know Pat and bob said oh no she is going to sing that song! We were blown away, we had 7 children and heard all kinds of music but not her, I told my third child who is a grown man do you know her? he says yea mom in high school ' 80 I guess we snuck off to Baton Rouge to see her in concert!!!

[@ricebowl3]

dude this isn’t about being patriotic it’s about getting free from spousal abuse ....wow come on guys

[@fuckurbody]

D-Nugget right? Lol

[@laurenrawlinson4838]

@@ricebowl3 LMFAO I was wondering when more people would realize it

[@jeanninejones8350]

Two of my absolute favorite women. This is great

[@BertVallejo]

I love Martina McBride but Pat Benatar Rocked this song!!! Wow!!!!

[@kchaze]

chills

[@willyfromphilly1502]

Martina "I sing a song named Independence day " ................Pat "Hold my beer"😀😎❤👍

[@seamus7585]

Truth!

[@suegreenlaw2604]

👍👍😎

[@johnnyutah482]

I love Pat...but she doesn't have the range Martina does..

[@SueK51]

@@johnnyutah482 Pat: 3.5 octave range. Opera trained. Love Martina, too, but don't think her range is 3.5 octaves.

[@garyphillips6270]

@@johnnyutah482 You have to remember, this is after Pat had throat surgery because she had strained her vocal cords. Before that, Pat could really hit those high notes, like Martina, two powerful performers. It just doesn't get any better than them.

[@danielmitchell5184]

How can you NOT enjoy this performance? You have the LEGEND Pat Benetar and Martina McBride on one stage singing Martina's song together. I would have totally fan-girl'd out!

[@damianreynolds2846]

I guarantee Martina McBride had absolutely no idea Pat Benatar was gonna kill it like that. Her face told it all. Absolutely amazing

[@briancumpston1132]

Martina: "Holy crap, Pat Benatar is singing my song" Pat: "Holy crap Im sharing a stage with Martina McBride!" Two iconic voices, two music legends.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Pat just owned that and even Martina was in awe about it.

[@butchieblock9118]

Pat Benatar former opera singer, can BELT ANY SONG!! I love how Martina McBride respects her for that!!!

[@jenniferlauri5512]

I cannot stop crying...what a great combo!

[@jackarmstrong1838]

Hell, yes! Pat Benatar lit that up!

[@LuciferMorningstarDanny]

Pat was one of my childhood singing heroes . Often we ran with the shadows of the night . Oh I miss the 80s and 90s.