Valentine

Pianist Jim Brickman and country music star Martina McBride teamed up on this lovely song in 1996.  Here's wishing love, joy, and peace to all my truckbuddies.

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Independence Day

The awesome Pat Benatar leads this kick-ass live performance of Martina McBride's great hit:



The first time I ever heard it, it didn't grab me. But over the years, I've come to think of the chorus as a kind of anthem for anyone beaten down, despised, and abused. Including all of us queer people.

One day our true freedom to be all that we are will come. Meanwhile, enjoy the holiday, y'all.

Martina McBride: O Holy Night

A cappella.  Do you shitkickers have any idea how many years of training, how much talent that requires?  It doesn't just happen on a whim.

Breathtaking.

Mental Health Break: This One's for the Girls

That includes you and me, girlfriend.  I love this song.  Crank it up.

Afternoon Drive: When God-fearing Women Get the Blues

Click here to watch Martina McBride's very pertinent music video

You'd be feeling blue, too, if the little iceberg you were standing on was melting fast, way out on the deep blue sea, like the poor old polar bear I saw on the news a few weeks ago. Endangered? Oh hell yeah.

I just know the Governor of Alaska can so totally relate to that right now.

So here's a little musical offering that is sure to raise a grin on your face . . . if not hers.

Call all the pentecostals, and bring that anointing oil too,

Call the preacher, he's the only one can reach her,

And there ain't no time to lose!

What a crazy week it's been, one that will be long remembered in the history of the Republic. I expect the fun will continue all weekend. Can't wait to see tonight's debate. Have a good one, y'all.