Martina McBride THE JOY CHRISTMAS TOUR Comes To The Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts This November!

Country music icon, Martina McBride, has announced the return of her 13th annual The Joy of Christmas Tour. The tour will start Friday, November 24th at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 22 at 10 am at MartinMariettaCenter.com.  

"This is one of my all-time favorite tours and it just gets better and better each year!” says McBride. “We get in the holiday spirit together and it truly is a fun show for the whole family. I can't wait to see you all out there! I'm looking forward to creating new memories with my fans and ringing in the holiday season.”

Pre-sale tickets for Martina McBride's The Joy of Christmas Tour begin locally in select markets on September 21st. 

National on-sale tickets for The Joy of Christmas Tour will be available here on Friday, September 22nd.* 

This year also marks the 30th anniversary of McBride's groundbreaking sophomore album, The Way That I Am, and the 25th anniversary of her first holiday album White Christmas – which led to the idea behind the original Joy of Christmas tour and became a fan favorite record overnight.

For additional information on Martina McBride, including upcoming tour dates, please visit http://www.martinamcbride.com/

*On-sale for December 7th in Indianapolis, IN to take place on September 29th.

About Martina McBride

Martina McBride is a multiple GRAMMY-nominated country singer, whose vocals have kept her at the top of the charts garnering six No. 1 hits and 20 Top 10 singles. Selling more than 23 million albums to date, she has earned 14 Gold, nine Platinum, three Double Platinum and two Triple Platinum certifications. She has been honored with more than 15 major music awards, including four wins from the Country Music Association and three Academy of Country Music Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year.  Martina was awarded the Covenant House Beacon of Hope Award and Music Business Association's prestigious 2015 Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award for her philanthropic efforts on behalf of domestic violence. In 2019 Martina was honored with the Cliffie Stone Icon Award at the ACM Honors event for her impactful contributions to country music.

In addition to her iconic music career, Martina continues building her lifestyle brand having released two cookbooks, “Martina's Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life” (2018) and “Around the Table: Recipes and Inspiration for Gatherings Throughout the Year” (2014).  Through her Team Music Is Love initiative, Martina has launched a series of fundraising and volunteer projects to support hunger relief, cancer research, domestic violence and helping women, children and families in need.

The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is the premier location for cultural arts and entertainment in Raleigh. The center is comprised of four unique venues, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Meymandi Concert Hall, A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, and Kennedy Theatre. The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts hosts national tours and performers, and is also home to five resident companies; Carolina Ballet, NC Opera, NC Symphony, NC Theatre, and PineCone. Hosting over 600 events each year and welcoming over 400,000 guests, the Martin Marietta Center is a cultural focal point in downtown Raleigh.