McBride will be in Washington DC next week
Country music icon and philanthropist Martina McBride will testify at the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law hearing – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: AI-Generated Deepfakes in 2025 – alongside RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier in support of the NO FAKES Act, on Wednesday, May 21st at 2:30 pm ET. Other witnesses include Consumer Reports Director of Technology Policy Justin Brookman, YouTube Head of Music Policy Suzana Carlos and National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) Senior Legal Counsel Christen Price.
The event will be livestreamed via the Judiciary’s website.
McBride’s powerhouse vocals and emotive performances have garnered legions of loyal fans with hits like “Wild Angels,” “Independence Day,” “A Broken Wing,” “This One’s For The Girls,” “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” and “Teenage Daughters” – all anchored in her unique, unflinching voice, style, energy and presence. As a celebrity and mother this bill is vital to protecting her career, family and ensuring honest representation to those audiences.
The NO FAKES Act would create a new federal property right protecting every individual’s voice and likeness against nonconsensual AI deepfakes and voice clones while also establishing guardrails for responsible innovation, protecting the First Amendment, and giving victims of invasive deepfakes and voice clones effective recourse. Gaining significant support from creators (artists, actors, authors) and tech companies (IBM, Google/YouTube, OpenAI), this hearing cements strong bipartisan momentum and support. Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have led the balanced approach to AI policy in alignment with House efforts from Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) and Becca Balint (D-VT).
Multiple Grammy nominee Martina McBride has sold over 23 million albums to date, which includes 20 Top 10 singles and six No. 1 hits. She has earned more than 15 major music awards, including four wins for Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association and won three Academy of Country Music for Top Female Vocalist. Martina has been awarded 14 gold records, nine platinum honors, three double platinum records, and two triple platinum awards. 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.
McBride has released two cookbooks – the first, Around the Table, a full-color illustrated collection of her favorite recipes, hosting tips, practical menu planning advice, and themed décor inspiration. She released her second book, Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life, in October 2018. In 2021 Martina unveiled her first exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, titled The Power of Her Voice. Martina was honored during the 46th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service for her philanthropic work and contributions to society. When Martina isn’t in the studio, she focuses her time on charitable causes dear to her heart through her Team Music Is Love charity initiative.
