is in a list format that may be better presented using prose. You can help by converting this article to prose, if appropriate. Editing help is available. (November 2010) This biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (November 2010) Martina McBride Martina McBride in 2003. Background information Birth name Martina Mariea Schiff Born July 29, 1966 (1966-07-29) (age 44) Origin Sharon, Kansas, U.S. Genres Country, country pop, adult contemporary Occupations Singer-Songwriter, Producer Instruments Vocals Years active 1992–present Labels RCA Nashville, Republic Nashville Website Official Website Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff on July 29, 1966, in Sharon, Kansas) is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range..