Marsha Thornton (born October 22, 1964, in Killen, Alabama) is an American country music singer. Between 1990 and 2003, she released three studio albums, with her first two released on MCA Records; she has also issued four singles on the Hot Country Songs charts. Her highest peaking single was "A Bottle of Wine and Patsy Cline", written by Lindy Gravelle, which reached No.59 in 1990.

In 1991, Thornton was shortlisted for the Academy of Country Music Award for New Female Artist of the Year.

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak positions
US Country
Marsha ThorntonRelease date: December 20, 1989 Label: MCA Records49
Maybe the Moon Will ShineRelease date: February 19, 1991 Label: MCA Records
Farther Along: Acappella Hymns of FarewellRelease date: 2003 Label: Metronome
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
US CountryCAN Country
1989"Deep Water"62Marsha Thornton
1990"A Bottle of Wine and Patsy Cline"5923
"The Grass Is Greener"—A65
1991"Maybe the Moon Will Shine"73Maybe the Moon Will Shine
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Notes:

  • A "The Grass Is Greener" did not chart on Hot Country Songs, but peaked at No. 4 on Hot Country Radio Breakouts.

Music videos

YearVideo
1990"A Bottle of Wine and Patsy Cline"
1991"Maybe The Moon Will Shine"