Martina McBride is one of the fewcountry stars who live surprisingly normal lives.

The singer cooks for her family, spends time with her kids, and works in her garden.

Here’s what happened to Martina McBride.

Martina McBride smiling at an event

While she still remained a force in country music, her star power wasn’t quite as prominent.

“I really wasn’t interested in making these songs my own.

And McBride had the support of her label.

Martina McBride smiling on stage

“I just felt like this was the right time to take that step.

In some ways, though, “Shine” was no different than McBride’s past albums.

“I never expect anything.

Martina McBride posing at an event

You never know what’s going to happen.

“I’ve had an amazing career.

“It was a good feeling because it was a passion project for me, and it was different.

Martina McBride posing at an event

2014 brought about yet another label change for McBride.

In 2006, McBride went on the “Timeless” tour.

From 2007 to 2008, she was on the “Waking Up Laughing Tour.”

Martina McBride posing at an event

The artist traveled withHallmark star Lauren Alainaas the opening act, and the tour was extended.

She wrote a cookbook and appeared on Food online grid

Martina McBride clearly likes to create.

In the 2010s, when she wasn’t making music, the artist was creating food.

Martina McBride smiling at a parade

In 2014, McBride released her first cookbook, “Around the Table.”

McBride didn’t stay out of the cookbook game for too long.

The book featured a variety of recipes.

Martina McBride posing at an event

The artist also likened releasing her cookbook to releasing music.

“Sharing recipes is kind of like sharing a new album.

The series lasted for eight episodes in late 2018.

Martina McBride smiling at an event

The singer was especially inspired by Quin’s message that age shouldn’t dictate which dreams performers follow.

It was truly a remarkable performance,” McBride told the dancers.

McBride had wisdom to share with the show’s contestants, too.

Martina McBride performing on stage

“My advice is to do the work.

verify you are prepared and believe in yourself and enjoy it.

She started a podcast

2019 brought about a new creative challenge for Martina McBride.

Martina McBride holding a microphone on stage

The singer launched a podcast called “Vocal Point with Martina McBride.”

It’s going to be a mixture of country music artists and artists from other genres.

We talked about their life philosophy, their struggles and how they’ve overcome them.

Martina McBride sitting at a table

A lot of it has been so inspiring as well as entertaining.”

Unfortunately, though, “Vocal Point” doesn’t seem to have taken off.

McBride ended the first season of her podcast in April 2020.

At the time of writing, seems as if she never recorded another episode.

Martina McBride sold her masters

Every artist has a different relationship with their body of work.

Other artists, like Justin Bieber, have sold their masters for a huge payday.

However, the singer didn’t hand over complete ownership she retained a 20% stake in her masters.

McBride, though, never commented publicly on the sale.

The artist went to select cities across the United States in November and December to sing holiday tunes.

And she had plenty of options to choose from.

This is more pop and big band and has big hymns.

It’s really fun.

Martina McBride released her own wine

Martina McBride certainly knows how to keep herself busy.

In 2024, McBride’s other major project was the reality competition series “Second Chance Stage.”

The series was executive-produced by Chip and Jaanna Gaines and released on Max.

“It’s such a positive and uplifting show.