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Ashley McBryde
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Ashley McBryde didn't wait for the Nashville majors to back her talent. She self-released her first album in 2006, before moving to Music City to focus exclusively on writing and performing country music.
- Full name Ashley McBryde
- Born July 29, 1983
- Hometown Waldron, Arkansas
- Genre Country
In her first few years in Nashville, McBryde won the Country Showdown in 2009 and 2010.
She continued touring behind her music, and eventually released the EP Jalopies & Expensive Guitars in 2016. One year later, Warner Bros. Records in Nashville released her single 'A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega'.
McBryde co-wrote the song with Nicolette Hayford and Jesse Rice. It's about having the worst day but making the best of it. The song garnered critical attention, including from The New York Times, which named it as one of the 54 Best Songs of the Year.
The single ended up on McBryde's 2018 debut studio album Girl Going Nowhere. Thanks to the popularity and critical success of the album, McBryde was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the ACMs and New Artist of the Year at the CMAs in 2019. Her debut album also earned a Best Country Album nomination at the Grammys.
In 2020, she released her sophomore album Never Will. Once again, it was nominated for Best Country Album at the Grammys.
ESSENTIALS•The Best Ashley McBryde Songs
With a wide-ranging voice that easily pivots between raw-edged rock, country swagger and tender balladry, Ashley McBryde comes across as the knowing big sister you turn to in your darkest moments.
Ashley McBryde - Presents: Lindeville
What’s here is creative, well-written, professionally played country, but the nine originals barely break a half hour.
Ashley McBryde New Album 2023: Release Date and Tracklist
The Arkansas native released the project's vulnerable lead single, ‘Light On In The Kitchen’, in February.
Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce Win 2023 Grammy Award for ‘Never Wanted To Be That Girl’
The chart-topping duo took home the coveted gong for ‘Best Country Duo / Group Performance’.
Ashley McBryde and More Join Big Valley Jamboree 2023 Line-Up
McBryde will appear alongside the stellar list of already announced performers, such as Morgan Wallen, Parker McCollum and Dallas Smith.
Parker McCollum, Koe Wetzel and Ashley McBryde to Headline Headwaters Country Jam 2023
The festival is set to take place at Three Forks, Montana on July 27-28.