Last night, country belter Martina McBride dazzled the packed-in crowd at Freedom Hall. It’s interesting and rare when you get to experience true talent firsthand. Her voice is among the best in today’s music — all genres included. I’d love to see a battle of the vocal chords between McBride and Streisand.
Anyway, the concert was amazing. She sang a few gems off her newest album, Waking Up Laughing. And naturally, she peppered her two-hour set with hits from her previous nine albums, including “Independence Day,” “This One’s For The Girls” and her cover of Lynn Anderson’s “(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden.” During the encore, McBride brought the crowd to its feat with her take on Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot.” Bravo! —Sara Havens