Martina McBride

Women have ruled the country charts for decades by singing about far more than just love and heartache.

On March 2. 1996, McBride earned her first No. 1 hit, with "Wild Angels," the title track of her third studio album.

On Jan. 10, 1998, McBride soared to No. 1 with "A Broken Wing."

You can't have the holidays without music!

Country music and Christmas songs have been walking together hand in hand through the drifting snow for decades.

On Nov. 30, 1995, McBride became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.

We all have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

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