We Wish You a Very Happy 53rd Birthday Martie Maguire
Martha Elenor Maguire was born on October 12, 1969, Martie Maguire is an American musician who is a founding member of both the all-female alternative country band The Chicks and country bluegrass duo Court Yard Hounds. She won awards in national fiddle championships while still a teenager. Maguire is accomplished on several other instruments, including the mandolin, viola, double bass and guitar. She has written and co-written a number of the band’s songs, some of which have become chart-topping hits. She also contributes her skills in vocal harmony and backing vocals, as well as orchestrating string arrangements for the band.
- Born- October 12, 1969
- Genres- Alternative country, Country, Bluegrass, Country rock, Folk
- Occupations- Musician, songwriter, record producer, arranger
- Instruments- Violin, viola, acoustic guitar, double bass, mandolin, mandocaster, backing vocals, fiddle
- Years active- 1989–present
- Labels- SonyBMG, Open Wide, Columbia
- Member of The Chicks
- Formerly of Court Yard Hounds
