Birthday: Oct 12, 1969

Birthplace: York, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography: Martie Seidel, born Martha Elenor Erwin in York, Pennsylvania on October 12th 1969, began her musical career before the Dixie Chicks were formed in 1989. She began playing classical violin at age 5. As teens, Martie & her sister Emily were in a Bluegrass band named "Blue Night Express". She has 2 sisters - older sister Julia Erwin and younger sister Emily Robison (who's married to singer-songwriter Charlie Robison). Martie and Emily began the 'Dixie Chicks', along with former members R... ... (read more...) Macy (vocals, guitar) & Laura Lynch (vocals, bass) before current singer Natalie Maines joined in 1995. The current Dixie Chicks lineup were recently featured in a TV movie, Dixie Chicks On the Fly (2000)(TV) It was mainly a concert show showcasing Martie, Emily & Natalie's incredible vocal & instrumental talents. Martie and the other 'Dixie Chicks' have 2 songs featured in the 1999 Julie Roberts/Richard Gere film "Runaway Bride". One of the tunes, "Ready To Run" was co-written by Martie. Her hobbies include shopping, golfing, and bowling. Sister of Emily Robison. Fiddle player for the 'Dixie Chicks'. Was in the orchestra in high school. Was in McDonald's McRib commercials; but as a vegetarian she would spit the meat out after shooting. Announced she is expecting twins. [November 2003] Twin girls, with Maguire, born 27 April 2004. Eva Ruth, 5 lbs, 13 oz, and Kathleen Emilie, 6 lbs, 1 oz. She is the sister-in-law of country singer Charlie Robison.