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.

[@tcwhite0104]

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

[@Mermaid_at_Heart_13]

@@tcwhite0104 Right?! 💗

[@tcwhite0104]

@@Mermaid_at_Heart_13 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.

[@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.

[@elpllc7541]

Pat Benatar is a legend

[@charlesmayo119]

Pat sang that with such meaning like it was personal and Martina let her have her moment

[@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.

[@Mermaid_at_Heart_13]

How amazing! Thanks for sharing​@@pdoylemi

[@pdoylemi]

@@Mermaid_at_Heart_13 Thanks.

[@greenrangerx]

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

[@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!

[@MrSpicoli21]

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

[@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.

[@tamaralivingston1849]

Martina looks so honored and full of joy that she was nailing her song.

[@goosubux]

Martina showing talent and class. Beautiful.

[@rcpsammy7186]

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

[@gametroll6311]

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

[@karlt134]

I agree with you too

[@wolfman205]

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

[@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.

[@jeffk1482]

👆💯

[@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

[@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.

[@ralphstevens2776]

After 2 years I'm still watching this.

[@edwardknoch4987]

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

[@sarahnewcomb738]

Me too

[@JoyfulSaturn-cz2ui]

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

[@ScherryWilliams]

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

[@leen352]

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

[@bruceshaw2402]

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

[@DavidAlexander-di5nl]

Martina is a great singer but you could see she was absolutely gushing when Pat blew the roof off with the chorus, and got a standing ovation at the end 😍

[@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?

[@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.

[@ON-ck9eo]

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

[@minniedrennen3938]

Pat Benatar is the Queen of Rock n Roll

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@kyxxit3664]

WOW. Just oh WOW!

[@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!

[@markelijio6012]

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

[@3313-c2j]

What an honor to have Pat Benatar sing your song

[@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!

[@joycemoss6205]

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

[@labrea5399]

Hell yea Joyce

[@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

[@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,!!

[@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

[@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 👍💯👍 😎😎!!

[@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

[@jefffree5723]

Blown Away by this video!!!!!

[@michaelogden5958]

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

[@toddphillips8901]

Thank you pat

[@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

[@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?

[@marge3157]

When Pat Benatar belts out that first chorus, you could feel that in your bones.

[@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!

[@robinharris4247]

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

[@notta3d]

First time hearing this. Wow!

[@CoasterMan13Official]

I think Pat needs to do a country album.

[@moffittas]

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

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

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

[@LawrenceMcLaughlan-jj4kz]

Everyone gets up Martina is the queen

[@ueliroschi542]

When the queen of rock meets the queen of country, what a song!

[@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.

[@steveo3831]

It’s a 2 way street

[@sacredfeathers6708]

Ain't NOBODY sings like Pat. You hear that voice, ain't no doubt who's singing. That's MY girl, loved her for the last 40+ years.

[@pdoylemi]

My favorite deep cut of hers is her cover of Alan Parsons' "Don't Let it Show". It shows another side - the classically trained opera singer. Her mother was an opera singer and got her into choir and theater and opera training. She was supposed to audition for Julliard, but her boyfriend in the military bagged her to go with him instead and she did.

[@Lola_Santoro]

Hell yeah! I was such a Pat Benatar nut in the 80s that my mom said "gawd, I wish you'd stop talking about Pat Benatar". lol

[@sacredfeathers6708]

@@pdoylemi yes!!! That and Fight It Out. Both of those are among my favorites

[@steveo3831]

Definitely not Rock

[@sonnymathis5336]

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

[@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!

[@triciacass6974]

Best Crossroads Ever❤

[@davidstovall8573]

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

[@TJinPgh]

There are some individuals who are just timeless. Pat Benetar is one of those individuals. I can only imagine the thrill Martina must have had working with her idol and seeing her turn it up for her song. Great stuff

[@ELOfanatic]

Turn it up? Hell, that woman blew it out of the damn water....

[@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.

[@marshman3354]

Holy Smoke, this is the best ever CMT. Let’s get the whole show on KZbin.

[@2legit64]

Check out Stevie Nicks and Lady Antebellum. That on is pretty amazing as well.

[@ELOfanatic]

It was at one point, but not under CMT Crossroads, I think.

[@HangTogether2]

I think Martina dropped an off mic f bomb 💣 there around 3:00 and anyone can see why. Nice work Pat!

[@dennishuyvaert1416]

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

[@leslyclark6319]

Super Powers in that VOICE!!!

[@leehanson1416]

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

[@markpridgen809]

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

[@esteranthony3835]

Dynamite comes in two small packages! Two amazing powerhouse women. 🥰👍🏼

[@rogerfinney6809]

I can never believe that those big voices come out of such small packages. Amazing, both of them.

[@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.

[@marktalamantez3303]

They’re both amazing artists....They Rock!!!

[@dannyelrod9607]

Absolutely

[@williamhess625]

One of those songs i have to watch every time i see it. Absolutely love Martinas reaction to Pat. Martina can steal every heart in the room until Pat walks in and says hold my beer!!!

[@MKMMiami]

best comment EVER!!!!

[@Lutharthegreat]

My god! I have always loved Pat and Martina but this just takes it to a whole new level! WOW! Unbelievable!

[@rogerfinney6809]

Yeah, the two of them performing together is almost too good to be true. Kudos to Crossroads for pairing them.

[@KevyB1990]

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

[@mikedellorusso1679]

The best version I ever heard and saw

[@hwkd65]

Patty is simply out of this world here.

[@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!

[@Policestate1984]

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.

[@1bassman9]

An absolutely incredible performance ! Even Martina McBride was overtaken with emotion at the extraordiary rendition of her song by Pat Benatar !

[@fredamardis2417]

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

[@aprillsaathoff]

Whenever you're Pat Benetar, you can cover whatever TF you want!

[@jamescecil4629]

This was iconic.

[@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.

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

Martina and Pat are both class acts

[@sluggou812beotch]

Here's two fabulous voices that need no auto- tune. Refreshing!

[@ronblair5476]

This is my favorite crossroads. They’re amazing together

[@toddphillips8901]

Thank you pat So beautiful

[@linnettetuttle7013]

Such strong women ❤️

[@fbodkin1]

The uncontested queen of rock. Pat Benetar is amazing.

[@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!

[@davidbeattie4294]

I fire up this version when I need a lift. Pat absolutely hits this song out of the park and Marina is gracious enough to help her do it.. Love them both.

[@Flyingstationwagon]

Pat’s contribution is exceptional

[@dakotaneon1519]

Good lord, these two women were BORN to sing together! Now, please tell me somewhere out there is a video of them both singing We Belong!

[@kevinfreeman3952]

Yes! It’s here on KZbin. Pat’s husband sings with them.

[@suewalsh1883]

Yep, here on KZbin. Heartbreaker too!

[@dottiemart]

Yes, there is

[@IanIsrael]

Pat's voice is soooo powerful.

[@henrydawkins1335]

Pat you still have it forever. KEEP ROCKING FOREVER 😂❤

[@SuperOskar2000]

This Pat lady, boy can she sing any type of style, and Martina she not too shaby either❤❤.

[@bflandragon90]

One of my favorite Crossroads ever.

[@bus-fun-addict]

Part of the last batch of real talent in America. Cherish it, hold on to it. Eventually you will need to remember it.

[@jenniferlauri5512]

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

[@jeffreynagy5395]

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