I was into all kinds of music as a teen – country music, because my dad was in a band that played country, and whatever my sister and brother were into. – Martina McBride
I wanted to make a record that people could put on year after year after year, and it would never feel dated. – Martina McBride
The thing about my fridge is, it’s a family fridge, so there’s a little of something everybody likes in there. – Martina McBride
I believe everything in moderation. But breakfast is important. I have two hard-boiled or scrambled eggs with whole-wheat toast and try to get some fruit in there. – Martina McBride
Not only do I know how to milk a cow, but I know how to herd a bunch of cows, too, which is a life skill that I think may come in handy someday. – Martina McBride
I always have apples and fruit in the house. It’s easier to eat something healthy if it’s within reach. I also have yogurt, cheese and crackers, and raw almonds. – Martina McBride
I love producing! It’s so much fun to start with a blank canvas and create the picture you want to create and see it all come together. – Martina McBride
I feel like it’s important to use this gift God gave me, my life and my career to do something to make the world a better place. It’s an easy thing for me to do. – Martina McBride
Honestly, I just have to do what’s right for me, and what I would tell people is what I believe, which is that tolerance is very important. – Martina McBride
At the beginning of every week, I like to sit down and figure out what I’m going to make. I probably try at least two new recipes a week. But I have my standbys – jambalaya, meatloaf and mashed potatoes. – Martina McBride
I always thought it would have been fun to spend an evening with Patsy Cline – just because I think she was really fun and interesting. I think you’d have a really good time with her. – Martina McBride
My older brother was into Creedence Clearwater Revival and ZZ Top, and my sister was into pop radio. So somewhere along the line, I got into Ozzy Osbourne, REO Speedwagon, Heart, Pat Benetar, Journey. – Martina McBride
Some days I do well and I eat really healthfully. But I don’t think we should deprive ourselves of anything, so some days I indulge and give in to cravings. – Martina McBride
The best part is seeing my kids grow and become individuals, and the fact that they’re happy and well-adjusted. – Martina McBride
I was always thin. I guess I have good genes, so I never worried too much about my weight. – Martina McBride
If I walk out onstage and I get a warm, excited response, it makes me feel so confident and happy, and then it’s so easy for me up there. – Martina McBride
Faith that it’s not always in your hands or things don’t always go the way you planned, but you have to have faith that there is a plan for you, and you must follow your heart and believe in yourself no matter what. – Martina McBride
A big part of who I am is just the way I was raised. Nobody is better than anyone else, and if you really work hard, you might get lucky and get what you want. – Martina McBride
That’s the hardest thing about being a mom. You want to be cool, and you want them to like you all the time, but you can’t always have that. You’re gonna have times where you have to say no, and you won’t be the most popular person in the house. – Martina McBride
My dad was a huge country music fan, but he also had a band and he sang. So he’d listen to a lot of music and the songs that he’d learn for the band were more from the male artists. So my earliest country memories were Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, George Jones, Johnny Paycheck even. – Martina McBride
I like the creativity of planning a party, or cooking and taking care of people, creating a memorable meal or event. – Martina McBride
I really just tried to make a record full of great songs, which is the goal I always have. – Martina McBride
