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Martina McBride Wraps Christmas Tour

December 28, 2012/by Sherod Robertson
Martina McBride on stage at the Chicago Theatre. Photo: RKN Photo

Martina McBride on stage at the Chicago Theatre. Photo: RKN Photo

Country Artist Martina McBride‘s 2012 16-city The Joy of Christmas Tour ended with a sold-out crowd at the Chicago Theatre last week. Martina and her 12-piece band brought their love of the holidays to theaters and other intimate venues across the country.

At each stop, an athlete, popular radio personality or local celebrity read The Grinch Who Stole Christmas while Martina sang, “You’re A Mean One, Mr Grinch.” Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was the perfect Grinch on the final night of the tour. Green Bay Packer Jordy Nelson, Pittsburgh Steeler Brett Keisel, TV personality Storme Warren, hockey great Jim Dowd and others also shared the stage with the Grammy winner during the tour.

Martina McBride is presented with a plaque depicting a photo of her sold-out concert at the Chicago Theatre. Pictured with McBride (c.) are (l. to r.) Brandon Gill, Morris Artists Management; Don Kronberg, President of NiteLite Promotions; Mike Betterton, Morris Artists Management; Rod Essig, CAA. Photo: RKN Photo

Martina McBride is presented with a plaque depicting a photo of her sold-out concert at the Chicago Theatre. Pictured with McBride (c.) are (l. to r.) Brandon Gill, Morris Artists Management; Don Kronberg, President of NiteLite Promotions; Mike Betterton, Morris Artists Management; Rod Essig, CAA. Photo: RKN Photo

“I had so much fun this year bringing back The Joy Of Christmas,” said Martina. “I felt like I was spreading the Christmas spirit to so many people! We are already booking dates for next year and I can’t wait to do it all again!”

Young ballerinas from local studios and schools danced at each concert. A large video screen behind the stage depicted wintery street scenes, busy shoppers, snowy mountains and a home video of the McBride’s on Christmas morning.

Don Kronberg, President of NiteLite Promotions, summed up the tour: “The most powerful voice in Country Music wraps up the biggest Christmas tour on the road with an exclamation! Congrats Martina!”

Chicago Bears' Brian Urlacher on stage with Martina McBride at the Chicago Theatre. Photo: RKN Photo

Chicago Bears’ Brian Urlacher on stage with Martina McBride at the Chicago Theatre.
Photo: RKN Photo

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Sherod Robertson is President and Owner of MusicRow Enterprises. He oversees all operations and develops strategic initiatives for MusicRow magazine, RowFax, and MusicRow's CountryBreakout chart. Robertson previously served as Director of Finance of Arista Records after beginning his career as Vice President of Finance and CFO at Reunion Records.
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