vn, bvoc, *1969 US, York, Pennsylvania
Singer / Musician / Arranger of Rock, Folk and World
A.k.a. Martha Elenor Erwin Martie Erwin Martie Seidel
Martie Maguire (born Martha Elenor Erwin, October 12, 1969) is an American musician who is a founding member of both the female alternative country band, Dixie Chicks and country blue grass 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.
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