Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” | The Story and People Behind a Song with a Lasting Impact

“I could almost tell it was becoming part of the fabric of country music,” reflects Gretchen Peters, writer of “Independence Day,” recorded by Martina McBride.

Deep dive into the history of this powerful song and its lasting impact through the voices of those instrumental to its success and influenced by it (Martina McBride, Gretchen Peters, Robert Deaton, Joe Galante, Brittney Spencer).

The exhibit “Martina McBride: The Power of Her Voice” open now through 2023 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.