Martina McBride has been a queen of country music for over 30 years. The "Independence Day" singer is transparent about her life in the spotlight. © Instagram Martina McBride's early life on the dairy farm Martina was born Martina Mariea Schiff on July 29, 1966 to parents Daryl and Jeanne Schiff. © Getty Images Independence Day With experience performing with her dad, Martina headed to Nashville to launch her career in country music. © Instagram Martina and her husband, John McBride Martina and her husband, John McBride, have been married for 38 years.