Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2002 Martina McBride and "Blessed" earned the #1 position in Billboard?

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Here are 5 interesting facts about Martina McBride.

  • She made her acting debut in a 1994 episode of Baywatch.
  • She joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1995.
  • She appeared in a 2003 episode of CMT's Crossroads with one of her childhood idols, Pat Benatar.
  • She served as a guest coach for contestants on Canadian Idol in 2006 and on American Idol the following year.
  • She is an active supporter of domestic-violence awareness and prevention programs, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

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