'Monarch' star Martina McBride talks 'juicy' debut in country drama: 'It's big'

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Martina McBride became a household name as a country singing sensation nearly three decades ago, and she recently received a host of new fans while starring on the new FOX drama "Monarch." "I’m so excited," McBride exclusively told Fox News Digital. "I mean, I read the script, and I was like, ‘This is juicy, it’s big, it’s exciting.’ I was really thrilled to be asked to be a part of it." McBride was shocked to even be included in the roster when it came to casting country all-stars to appear on the epic series, which stars Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Beth Ditto and Academy Award-winner Susan Sarandon.

The program highlights the drama within the Roman family, a musical dynasty of country singers who are trying to figure out their next move in the ever-changing music business.

Martina McBride makes an appearance on the country music-themed drama "Monarch." (FOX Media LLC) "When you think of all of the people that they could have asked to be a part of this, especially the first show, the debut show, there are so many, so I don’t know why I got chosen," McBride said. "It’s so special to be asked to be a part of something like this.

I think this show is going to be one of those shows that everybody wants to watch." The "Independence Day" singer was asked to star on the series alongside Little Big Town, Shania Twain and Tanya Tucker. "It’s just so exciting to be a part of it," McBride admitted of filming the Melissa London Hilfers' show, which also stars Joshua Sasse and Meagan Holder.