Martina McBride's Timeless Certified Platinum In Record Time

NASHVILLE, TN (Recording Industry Association of America) - Timeless, Martina McBride's critically acclaimed album of classic country songs, has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. In less than eight weeks from its release, when it debuted atop Billboard's Country Album chart and number three on the Billboard 200 all-genre album chart, Timeless achieves certification faster than any of her previous albums.

Since her debut in 1992, Martina has notched eight Platinum albums including the Triple Certified Evolution and Greatest Hits collections. Additionally, she has earned Platinum and Gold metal for Longform Videos and singles. In total, she has sold more than 16 million albums.

Not only a hit with fans, Timeless has garnered outstanding reviews in publications like the New York Times, USA Today, and Entertainment Weekly. Additionally, she been featured in national publications from People Magazine to In Style. She has also appeared on the CMA Awards, Today Show, Ellen, The View, A&E Breakfast with the Arts, PBS Soundstage, CMT Special, an unprecedented full hour on The Grand Ole Opry, CNN Showbiz Tonight, and Larry King Live. She has upcoming performance on Dr. Phil, Extreme Makeover:Home Edition and Emeril Live.

In January, Martina will kickoff the New Year with a new tour. A two-hour mix of Martina hits and songs from Timeless, the tour will open in State College, PA on January 13 with dates confirmed through May 2006. The tour includes a soon-to-be-sold-out show at the famed Radio City Music Hall on February 19 and two shows in April at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.