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(Tommy Lee James, Claude Kelly, Martina McBride) I wanted to write a song to open my show, so Tommy Lee James and Claude Kelly and I got together and wrote this song. It has tons of energy and really describes how I feel when I walk out onstage. Its like I waited my whole life, for us to be together this one night. I believe a concert is an experience we all share together and a memory we make together, so this is really a song I wrote for my fans.
2011 Pretty Woman Publishing, LLC, Super Phonic Music (BMI)/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Studio Beast Music (BMI)/Delemmava Music Publishing (BMI). All rights on behalf of Pretty Woman Publishing, LLC and Super Phonic Music administered by BMG Chrysalis. All rights on behalf of Studio Beast Music administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

ne Night

ALWAYS BE THIS WAY

(Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, Martina McBride) I wrote this with Hillary Lindsey and Brett James over some great Mexican food. We wanted to write something breezy, playful and fun, that you could play ukulele on. It was loosely inspired by Im Yours, by Jason Mraz and Hey Soul Sister, by Train. We had a lot of fun writing it throwing out lines like boom, boom, boom and theyre so stupid, just for fun and then saying, I like it! Lets just say that. I have lots of fun singing this one. Jimi Westbrook came in and sang harmonies with me.
2011 Stage Three Songs, Brett James Cornelius Music (ASCAP)/Raylene Music (ASCAP)/Delemmava Music Publishing (BMI). All rights on behalf of Stage Three Songs, Brett James Cornelius Music and Raylene Music administered by BMG Chrysalis. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

I m Gonna L ove You Through It

(Ben Hayslip, Sonya Isaacs, Jimmy Yeary)

When you feel lost and scared to death. Like you cant take one more step. Just take my hand together we can do it. I m gonna love you through it.
This song really moves me. I remember the first time I heard it. It was at a meeting where people from publishing companies play you songs they hope you record and it just stopped everyone in their tracks. It is so honest and has words that you dont normally hear in a song. I know its heavy, but I also think its so hopeful. I love that it also tells the story of the support person, in this case a husband. When I played the demo for John he said, Thats what I would say to you. I think its what everyone would want to say or hear if they were in this situation. Ive heard from so many people that this song has touched their lives. When I sang it I got chills from head to toe for the entire song. I still do when I sing it live. That has never happened to me before....
2011 WB Music Corp., Melissas Money Music Publishing, Get A Load Of This Music (ASCAP) (Administered by WB Music Corp.)/ Nashvistaville Songs obo itself and Sonya Isaacs Music (BMI)/Black To Black Songs, ole (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

MARRY ME

featuring Pat Monahan of Train (Pat Monahan)

When we did Crossroads for CMT with Train, we performed this song. It was their single at the time. Its not done as a duet on their record, but I love it as a duet. I think its interesting too because you dont hear us sing together until the last chorus...and these two people are wanting to get up the nerve to speak to each other, each thinking the other is The one. So, I love that they tell their stories separately and then come together at the end. Pats voice kills me... he is just such a great and emotional singer. He came to the studio and we recorded it together. It was a magical day and I think its a magical song.
2009 EMI April Music Inc. on behalf of itself and Blue Lamp Music (ASCAP)/EMI Blackwood Music Inc on behalf of itself and

Reptillian Music (BMI)/Mayday Malone Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Broken Umbrella

(Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins)

If were walking around with a broken umbrella Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain

Cause when Im with you It really dont matter

It was really difficult to get this song recorded and it went through many changes. We actually cut it twice! I love what we ended up with. I always knew I wanted to put horns on it. I have never used horns on an album. They sound so fun and cool! When I hear this song I just hear fun, and its so visualI see a whole video in my head. This is one to drive around with the top down and it cranked up loud! Thats Carolyn Dawn Johnson singing those cool background vocals.
2011 Oceans One (ASCAP) (Administered by DHM Administration)/Year of the Dog Music, a division of Big Yellow Dog, LLC, Darth Buddha Music (ASCAP)/Big Loud Songs, Angel River Songs (ASCAP) (Administered by Big Loud Bucks). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

ou Can GetYour ovin Right Her

I love this! Leslie Satcher and Rachel Thibodeau

(Martina McBride, Leslie Satcher, Rachel Thibodeau)

were writing and I stopped by and next thing I know Leslie is playing a bit of this for me and saying, This would be so different for you and so SEXY! in her Texas drawl. She was so excited about the idea I jumped right in. I love this record we made on it too. Once again, using horns. And that funky guitar tone is perfect. I told John to go for a real retro kind of drum sound. I put real finger-snaps on it too! First time Ive ever snapped on a record. Oh snap! Im going to have so much fun singing this live.
2011 Delemmava Music Publishing (BMI)/Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Leslie Satcher Music (BMI)/Little Champion Music, Dream Rock Music (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC and Leslie Satcher Music administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 8 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

WHATCHA GONNA DO
(Rebecca Lynn Howard, Jason Sever, Rachel Thibodeau) Talk about fun to sing! This one made it on at the last minute. I had the album recorded and needed to finish it to turn it in. This song came in and I said I wish I had more time! I would record this in a heartbeat. Then I got a call from the record company saying they wanted to move the release date to later. So, my first thought was I DO have time to record this song! I love the feel of it and the words and the melodyjust everything about it! Its a really simple, rootsy sound, which is what I set out to do with this album initially. Just simple tracks and production that really let the songs shine through. I feel like the person in this song is torn...I think its sassy and strong, but vulnerable at the same time. She wants him to change. But shes ready to move on if he doesnt. I havent really sung a song with that attitude in a while. It reminds me, sentimentwise, of something like Whatever You Say. My other LBT buddy, Phillip Sweet, came in and sang on this song. Perfect.

You could walk away or decide to stay Either way my skys still blue So baby whatcha gonna do
2011 Colton Entertainment, LLC dba Songs Of Colton Entertainment (BMI)/Little Champion Music, Dream Rock Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

This is a song inspired by my real life! I was writing with the Warren Brothers and Brett had the idea to write a song with this feel. We wanted it to feel kinda like Me And Bobby McGee. He started singing the words in the first verse and it was going to be about stuff that was going on in the world and how its all about the perspective you have on things. Well, Delaney and I were going through what she refers to as a bit of a rough patch, meaning I probably didnt hear her and she thought I was ignoring her, or maybe I didnt agree with her plans for the evening or something. You know, typical stuff. John took her to school that day and when he got home he asked what was going on and I said, What do you mean? He said, In the car, Delaney said, Mom hates me. I actually laughed and told him that was obviously ridiculous and I had no idea what she was talking about. I told the Warrens this and I was just explaining what a trip it is to have a teenager. You go from being the center of their universethey think you are cool and hilarious and they will do silly things with youto feeling SO not-cool! Its not for the faint-of-heart! And not only are you now just the parent, you really DID used to be cool. A little rebellious. Daring. YOUNG! Well, they definitely dont see you that way. You are just mothers and fathersof teenage daughters. So I said, Thats what we should write about! And about 45 minutes later we had a song. It came so easy and it was so much fun to write. We had a lot of laughs that day. When we finished, Delaney walked in and we played it for her she loved it. I wanted to make this record kinda reckless and not too polished. That felt like the right way to sing it too. This song is fun to do liveI see so many people nodding their heads and smiling in agreement! The cool thing is, teenage daughters like it too!
2011 Delemmava Music Publishing (BMI)/EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI)/StyleSonic Music, LLC (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

TeenageDaughters

(Martina McBride, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)

ummer o ov
(Tommy Lee James, Hillary Lindsey, Martina McBride)

The day we wrote this I came in with this title. I dont really know where it came from, but I knew I wanted to write a song called Summer of Love.
I wanted it to be a story song about having and losing lovekind of a Strawberry Wine sentiment. One thing I love about it is that its open for interpretation and creating your own story. We deliberately didnt say what year it was or how long ago it was, or what happened that these two couldnt be together. It could be about a first loveor not. The people in the song could be teenagersor not. Its really about finding love, and having to move on but never really forgetting how it felt. And we all wonder whether people in our past ever think of usI think thats a pretty universal feeling. I love the simplicity and emotion of this track. And I love Jimi Westbrooks vocal on this. In my mind its kind of like the other person, the one she is remembering, is thinking of her too. Sweet.

I remember how time stood still and how you made me feel Like you were mine forever, lying there together, that summer of love Tangled up in a big blue sky, like we could almost fly And every now and then I wonder if you think about us And that summer of love, that summer of love
2011 Pretty Woman Publishing, LLC, Super Phonic Music (BMI)/Raylene Music (ASCAP)/Delemmava Music Publishing (BMI). All rights on behalf of Pretty Woman Publishing, LLC and Super Phonic Music administered by BMG Chrysalis. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

When You Love A Sinner

(Chip G. Boyd, Jay Clementi, Kacey Musgraves) This is a beautiful piece of songwriting. I aspire to write a song like this someday. There are so many great lines in it. Its simple and complex all at the same time. Its honest, real, strong and vulnerable. I never get tired of hearing it.
2011 Keep Em Crossed Music (BMI)/WB Music Corp., Mountain Morning Music (ASCAP) (Administered by WB Music Corp.)/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., 351 Music (BMI) (Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

I wrote this song with Josh Kear and Mark Irwin. I knew that I was going to Atlanta to record my album for a few days, leaving Delaney, Emma, and Ava in Nashville. I knew it was going to be difficult for all of us to be away from each other and I just drew from that. Also, there have been times when I have been away from them and got that phone call with one of them upsetthat is so hard. It doesnt really have to be about your kids though. I think its about being away from anyone that you love and sending your love to them in your thoughts. By the way, thats actually Avas foot tapping throughout the song. Her little Converse Chuck Taylors tapping away!

ong Dis ance ullaby

(Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, Martina McBride)

I wish I could give you a kiss from a thousand miles Sleep well, my love Tonight when you close your eyes Hear my long distance lullaby
2011 Green Vinyl Music (ASCAP)/Global Dog Music, a division of Big Yellow Dog, LLC, Lunalight Music (ASCAP)/Delemmava Music Publishing (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Produced by Martina McBride and Byron Gallimore

Recorded by John McBride at Blackbird Studio (Nashville, TN), Southern Tracks (Atlanta, GA); Assisted by Allen Ditto Additional Recording by Allen Ditto, Erik Lutkins Mixed by John McBride at Blackbird Studio (Nashville, TN); Assisted by Allen Ditto One Night and Im Gonna Love You Through It Mixed by Justin Niebank at Blackbird Studio (Nashville, TN); Assisted by Seth Morton Always Be This Way Mixed by Byron Gallimore; Assisted by Erik Lutkins, Stephen Allbritten Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering (Portland, ME) A &R: Allison Jones. A &R Assistant: Shea Fowler. Copy Coordinator: Whitney Sutton Pat Monahan appears courtesy of Columbia Records Carolyn Dawn Johnson appears courtesy of Dancing Lily Music
Whatcha Gonna Do Produced by Martina McBride, Byron Gallimore, Dann Huff

I would like to thank all the talented musicians and engineers who contributed to this record. We had an absolute blast recording it!! Id also like to thank Martina for inviting me to work on this project. This record not only shows Martinas talents as an artist and singer, but also as a songwriter. She penned many of my favorites on this disc. Also, a special thanks to John McBride, an amazing engineer, who gave his heart and soul to this project. Byron

ByronGallimore wishes to thank

Acoustic Guitar Ilya Toshinskiy, Tom Bukovac, Dan Dugmore Electric Guitar Tom Bukovac, Dan Dugmore, Michael Landau, Dave Stewart,
Ilya Toshinskiy, Brent Mason, Dann Huff

Musicians

Album Package Artistry

Photographer: Randee St.Nicholas Graphic Design: Lee Ann Ramey Hair Stylist: Robert Steinken Make-Up Stylist: Collier Strong Wardrobe Stylist: Claudia Fowler Art Direction: Sandi Spika Borchetta

Bass Paul Bushnell, Craig Young, Michael Rhodes Steel Guitar Dan Dugmore Fiddle Stuart Duncan Mandolin, Bouzouki Ilya Toshinskiy Piano, B-3 Gordon Mote Piano, B-3, Wurlitzer Chuck Leavell, Michael Rojas Synth Jamie Muhoberac, Byron Gallimore String Arranger David Campbell // Strings Nashville String Machine String Arranger Kristin Wilkinson // Strings Kristin Wilkinson,
David Angell, David Davidson, John Catchings Charles Rose (Trombone), Jeff Coffin (Tenor Sax), Jim Horn (Baritone Sax)

Horns Arranger Jim Horn // Horns Scott Ducaj (Trumpet),

Programming David Huff Percussion Shannon Forrest Drum Program Frank Macek, Shannon Forrest Drums Shannon Forrest, Matt Chamberlain Foot Tap Ava McBride Lead Vocals on Marry Me Pat Monahan, Martina McBride Background Vocals Martina McBride, Phillip Sweet, Perry Coleman,
Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Jimi Westbrook FOR LYRICS AND INDIVIDUAL TRACK MUSICIAN CREDITS, GO TO MARTINAMCBRIDE.COM/ELEVEN

I have so much to be thankful for!

This past year has been a year of change and I have so many wonderful new people in my life. Their belief in me and passion for my music has been inspiring and has given me what feels like a new beginning. Thanks to Scott Borchetta and Jimmy Harnen...it has been so great to have your support and passion. I love what we have started and where we are going! Thanks to Monte Lipman, Avery Lipman, John Zarling, Matthew Hargis, Allison Jones, Kelly Rich, Sandi Spika Borchetta, Megan Knutson, Stacey Blythe, Shari Roth, Lois Lewis, Mark Gray, Kathleen Drosey, Erin Burr, and all my Republic Nashville team! Thanks to my new management team: Clint Higham, Brandon Gill, Mike Betterton, Tiffany Benken, and Matt Petty. You are people I wanna hang out with AND work with for a long, long time. I feel so great about our future together. Clint, thanks for your guidance and honesty in the beginning...and always. Thanks to Byron Gallimore for making this record with me and for being such a great listener. Im really proud of this music we made together. John McBride, I get to thank you for not only recording and mixing such great tracks, but for being my best friend in the whole world. My one true friend. Still. Thanks to Allen Ditto for all the long hours, the support, and the friendship. Thanks to Justin Niebank, Lowell Reynolds, Seth Morton, Drew Bollman, Nathan Yarborough, Scott Phillips, Blair Minges, David Robinson, Richard Ealey, Brian Threllkeld, Erik Lutkins, Tristan Hewitt, Tobin Quadros and everyone at Blackbird Studio. Thanks to Shannon Forrest, Dan Dugmore, Tom Bukovak, Chuck Leavell, Ilya Toshinskiy, and Paul Bushnell. I loved the experience of recording in Atlantakind of like band camp. Ill never forget it. Thanks also to Gordon Mote, Michael Rhodes, Mike Rojas, Matt Chamberlain, Brent Mason, Craig Young, David Huff, Nir Z., Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Perry Coleman, and Jason Sever. Thanks to everyone at Southern Tracks for making us feel like we had a home away from home.Thanks to Kate and James for spending the week with us in Atlanta and documenting everything. We had a lot of laughs and I loved sharing this experience with you! Thanks to David Campbell, Jim Horn, and Kristin Wilkinson for the great string and horn arrangements. Thanks to Scott Ducaj, Charles Rose, and Jeff Coffin.Thanks to all the songwriters, especially the ones who took the time to write with me and help me become a better writer. I love every one

of these songs and I know the rest of the world will too! To Delaney, Emma, and AvaI am so proud of you. Thank you all for being so understanding about the long hours it took to put this record together. You are three of the most gracious, compassionate, funny, talented, smart, and beautiful people I know and being your mom is still my favorite job. To my fans thank you so much for all you do to allow me to live this dream. I love making music and sharing it with you. Thanks to Cheryl Harris, Dana Dennis, and everyone at ONeil/Hagaman. Thanks to Rod Essig, Rob Light, Laura Hutfless, and everyone at CAA. Big big love and Thanks to my band, crew, and drivers on the road. Mark Hively, Meesha Kosiolek, Robert Bull, Frank Hussar, Allen Ditto, Arpad Sayko, Andre Nolan, Trevor Ahlstrand, Pat ONeill, Tee-Cee Bailey, Frank Sands, Larry Phye, Jerry Henderson, Jim Medlin, Greg Foresman, Greg Herrington, Marty Schiff, Wayne Dahl, Glenn Snow, and Jenee Fleenor. I couldnt do any of this without you having my back. Thanks Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet for your friendship, sweet spirits and amazing vocal gifts. Special Thanks to Dann Huff for being such a great friend and going above and beyond. Thanks to Kathy Best, Tiffany Bearden and everyone at FrontPage Publicity. Thanks to Becky Fluke, Roman White, Randee St. Nicholas, Adam Ayan, Richard Dodd, Charlynn Carter, Ali Benner, Tracy Weaver, Collier Strong, Robert Steinken, Jack Sussman, Claudia Fowler, Earl Cox, Mary Beth Felts, Jess Rosen and Robert Deaton. Big Thanks to Robin Roberts, Hoda Kotb, Katie Couric, Sheryl Crow and all the beautiful, strong survivors that helped make Im Gonna Love You Through It, such a powerful video. You are an inspiration to survivors everywhere. Special Thanks to Brett and Brad WarrenI love you like brothers. My spirit lifts just by being around you. Very special Thanks to Pat Monahan for sharing your beautiful song and soulful voice with me. You are an inspiration to me, both musically and as a person. Special Thanks to Tom Whalley and Diarmuid Quinn for showing me what is possible. Your belief in me changed everything. Love and Thanks to Dave Stewart. Your open spirit, creativity, and recklessness inspired me in my approach to this album. And you make a damn good martini. Love to all our family everywhere. As always, Thanks to God for this gift of music and all the blessings in my life. I hope you all love this record as much as I do. Enjoy!

artina

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2. ALWAYS BE THIS WAY 5. BROKEN UMBRELLA

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3. IM GONNA LOVE YOU THROUGH IT

(4:08)

6. YOU CAN GET YOUR LOVIN RIGHT HERE 9. SUMMER OF LOVE

(2:49) (4:21)

7. WHATCHA GONNA DO

8. TEENAGE DAUGHTERS
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10. WHEN YOU LOVE A SINNER

11. LONG DISTANCE LULLABY

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