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Ashley McBryde
McBryde performing in Oxford, Mississippi in 2020
McBryde performing inOxford, Mississippiin 2020
Background information
Birth nameAshley Dyan McBryde
Born(1983-07-29)July 29, 1983(age 40)
Waldron, Arkansas,U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer–songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2006–present
LabelsWarner Music Nashville
Websitewww.ashleymcbryde.com

Ashley Dyan McBryde(born July 29, 1983)[4]is an Americancountry musicsinger–songwriter. She grew up inArkansasand she was drawn to various types of music from a young age. She also developed a passion for writing songs and later moved toNashvilleto pursue a music career.

Between 2006 and 2011, McBryde released a pair of self-released albums. Her 2016extended play(EP) titledJalopies & Expensive Guitarsdrew attention from country artistEric Church.His support helped her gain a country music recording contract withWarner Music Nashville.In 2017, the label released her debutsingle"A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega".The song was followed by her corresponding studio releaseGirl Going Nowhere(2018). Both the album and the single received critical acclaim and led to recognition from several music associations. It was followed by 2020'sNever Will,which was also met with critical acclaim. Its lead single "One Night Standards"reached the top 20 of the American country songs chart and topped the Canadian country survey.

McBryde has received oneGrammy Awardfrom six nominations, oneCountry Music Association Award,threeAcademy of Country Music Awards,and was nominated for aDaytime Emmy.She earned one of country music's crowning achievements when she was invited to become amemberof theGrand Ole OprybyGarth Brooksand was subsequently inducted byTerri Clarkon December 10, 2022.[5]

Early life[edit]

McBryde was born inWaldron, Arkansas[6]and raised inSaddle, Arkansas.[3][7][8]Her father was afarmer,doctor,[6]andpreacher;she grew up in a strict household. "when I was growing up, [and] I don’t ever remember not seeing a gun or a Bible. He raised us that way--as mean as that sounds, and as sweet as that sounds, too," she toldBillboard.[9]According toAY Magazine,"her mother read to her every night–a chapter from the Bible and a chapter from aLaura Ingalls Wilderbook. "[6]As a child she was drawn to the music she heard around her house,[7]which included songs byThe CarpentersandKris Kristofferson.[9]She often played around on her father's guitar, which prompted her family to buy McBryde her own guitar.[3]McBryde wrote her first song at age 12 and hoped to become a singer–songwriter.[7]She also traveled with her mother tobluegrassfestivals which further inspired her music career.[10]

McBryde participated in the high school marching band[11]before attendingArkansas State Universitywhere she studiedFrench horn.[10][7]At the same time she was performing regularly in clubs located in nearbyMemphis, Tennessee.[7]In one class session, a college professor noticed her disinterest and suggested she drop out to pursue music full-time.[10]"So I did, that day," she recalled.[7]

Career[edit]

2006–2016: Beginnings in Nashville[edit]

In 2006, McBryde self-released an eponymousdemo album.[3]In 2007, McBryde moved toNashvilleto pursue a music career.[10]She started performing with the band Deadhorse and performed at any gig she could get.[7]This includedbiker barsand hangouts, and other eclectic venues in the Nashville area.[12]She also worked a day job atGuitar Centerand played open mic nights.[13]In 2009 and 2010, she won the annualCountry Showdowntalent competition. McBryde's band also won Tennessee's state-wide "Battle of the Bands" contest. In 2011, she self-released her second demo album titledElsebound.During this period, McBryde also toured frequently. She often opened concerts for country artists likeWillie Nelson,Chris Stapleton,andChris Cagle.[3]

In 2016, McBryde released theextended play(EP)Jalopies & Expensive Guitars.The project was issued on Road Life Records.[14]For the disc, McBryde was told to straighten her hair and make other changes to her appearance. "We were trying to play the game," she toldThe New York Times.[10]The EP was discovered byEric Church,who invited McBryde to play her song "Bible and a.44" onstage with him during one night of his "Holdin' My Own" tour. The video of her performance went viral and she was soon finding regular concert work.[13]She also signed a management deal with Q Publishing during this same period. Also around this time, McBryde recorded what would later comprise her debut studio album. The project was heard by Cris Lacy, a senior vice president forWarner Music Nashville.Lacy was drawn to her music and signed McBryde to a recording contract with the label in September 2017.[7]

2017–2019: Breakthrough withGirl Going Nowhere[edit]

In 2017, Warner Music released McBryde's debutsingletitled "A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega".The track became a popular download, taking higher positions oniTunesthan that of more established acts likeParamore.[13]The song climbed to number 30 on bothBillboard'sCountry Airplay[15]andHot Country Songscharts.[16]It was later named one of the 54 Best Songs of 2017 byThe New York Times,[17]and one of the Top 25 Best Country Songs of 2017 byRolling Stone.[18]In March 2018, the label released her debutstudio albumcalledGirl Going Nowhere.[19]The disc reached number seven on theBillboardTop Country Albumschart[20]and number 49 on theBillboard 200.[21]Critics praisedGirl Going Nowherefor going beyond country music's expectations for a record.[22][7]Other critics like Robert Ham found that McBryde pushed for quality music versus radio-friendly hits: "The needle may keep moving for female country artists, but that’s of little concern to McBryde. She’s on a journey toward career longevity andNowhereis her confident and solid first step. "[23]The album later spawned thetitle trackas a single, which charted in the Country Airplay top 40.[15]

McBryde made her first appearance at theGrand Ole Opryin 2017 and received a nomination from theGrammy Awardsaround the same time.[3]Additionally, McBryde won both theAcademy of Country Music's "New Female Artist of the Year" award[24]and theCountry Music Association's "New Artist of the Year"award.[25]In fall 2018, McBryde embarked on the Girl Going Nowhere Tour, her first as a headlining act.[26]In 2019, she joinedGeorge StraitandLittle Big Townon several concert dates.[27]

2020–present:Never WillandLindeville[edit]

In September 2019, McBryde released the lead single off her next album, titled "One Night Standards".[28][29]It later became her first top 20 single on both theBillboardCountry Airplay and Country Songs charts.[15][16]In Canada, the song reached the number one spot on theircountry chart.[30]It appeared on McBryde's second studio album in April 2020, titledNever Will.The album was her second to be produced by Jay Joyce.[31]Upon release,Never Willwas McBryde's second to reach the top ten of the Country Albums chart[20]and her second to reach a charting position on the Billboard 200.[21]Critics drew similarities to that of her debut album.[32][33]"The air of defiance in the nameNever Willsets expectations for Ashley McBryde's second major-label album, echoing how the titleGirl Going Nowhereframed the understanding for the 11 songs on her stellar 2018 debut, "wroteAllMusic'sStephen Thomas Erlewine.[32]The album and lead single led McBryde to receive more nominations from the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association.[25][24]Additionally, the charting single "Martha Divine"was spawned from her second album in late 2020.[15]

With concert dates cancelled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,McBryde instead released a live EP namedNever Will: Live from a Distance.[34]In 2021, she returned to performing with her second headlining tour called This Town Talks.[35]Later in the year, she collaborated withCarly Pearceon the duet "Never Wanted to Be That Girl",which was released as a single in September 2021 and subsequently became her first number one hit on theCountry Airplaychart.[36][37]

In September 2022, McBryde announced that she had completed work on two studio albums. She delayed the release of what was expected to be her third major label album in order to release theconcept albumLindeville,which was produced by her longtime friendJohn Osborneand featured a close circle of nine key collaborators, includingBrandy ClarkandCaylee Hammack.The album which is named after songwriterDennis Linde,was based on the idea of creating a fictional town for the characters in her songs to live. The album was released on September 30, 2022.[38]

In February 2023, Warner Music released McBryde's next single titled "Light On in the Kitchen".The song will serve as the lead single for her next studio album and has since debuted on theBillboardcountry chart.[39]McBryde officially announced her fourth album,The Devil I Know,on June 2. It was released on September 8, 2023.[40]

Musical styles and influences[edit]

McBryde's musical style combines country with the genres ofrock,[3]bluegrass,[1]country pop[2]andcountry rock.[1]Writer Mark Deming characterized McBryde as "a vocalist and songwriter with a touch of rock & roll swagger, a honky tonk heart, and a lyrical voice that puts a modern-day spin on classic country themes".[3]Rolling Stone's Jonathan Bernstein called her "a whiskey-swilling high priestess of dive bars whose radically lyrics-driven, rock-leaning approach to mainstream country commands instant attention".[2]In regards to influencing her musical style, McBryde creditsMary Chapin Carpenter,[41]Charlie Daniels,[42]Patty Loveless,[41]Dolly Parton,[43]andHank Williams.[41]

Personal life[edit]

In 2018, McBryde's brother, Clay McBryde, died at the age of 53. Details concerning his death were not initially revealed.[44]McBryde has publicly spoken about having a difficult relationship with her father due to her decision to pursue a music career.[45][46]"My favorite song I've ever written being 'A Bible and a.44'... it's about my father, who does not approve of any of his children making a living in any kind of entertainment industry. It's unacceptable for anyone to make their living in the entertainment business," she toldTaste of Country.[46]

In September 2021, McBryde was forced to postpone a few concerts, in the midst of her headlining This Town Talks Tour, after falling off a horse and landing on her head. The accident resulted in a concussion and required stitches on her scalp.[47]

In her YouTube series, "Made For This", in episode 7 of season 1, Ashley details her experience and recovery from the horseback riding accident. In addition, those that were with her that day and witnessed and provided first-aid to her on the scene go into great detail of just how serious the accident was. It was later discovered that she had also fractured her pelvis in the accident. This injury took her about 12 weeks to recover.[5]

In a February 2024 interview with TV's "CBS Sunday Morning", she revealed her past struggles with alcohol.

Discography[edit]

Main article:Ashley McBryde discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 54th Academy of Country Music Awards New Female Artist of the Year Won [24]
Female Artist of the Year Nominated
61st Annual Grammy Awards Best Country Album–Girl Going Nowhere Nominated [48]
18th CMT Music Awards Breakthrough Video of the Year – "Girl Goin' Nowhere (At Marathon Music Works)" Nominated align= "center"
46th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program–CBS This Morning Saturday Nominated [49]
52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year Won [25]
2020 55th Academy of Country Music Awards Song of the Year – "Girl Goin' Nowhere" Nominated [24]
Musical Event of the Year – "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" Won
62nd Annual Grammy Awards Best Country Song– "Girl Goin' Nowhere" Nominated [48]
Best Country Solo Performance– "Girl Goin' Nowhere" Nominated
19th CMT Music Awards CMT Performance of the Year – "One Night Standards" (from 2019 CMT Artists of the Year) Nominated
Female Video of the Year - "One Night Standards" Nominated
53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards Album of the Year–Never Will Nominated [25]
Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Musical Event of the Year– "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" Nominated
2021 56th Academy of Country Music Awards Album of the Year –Never Will Nominated [24]
Female Artist of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year – "One Night Standards" Nominated
63rd Annual Grammy Awards Best Country Album –Never Will Nominated [48]
54th Annual Country Music Association Awards Female Artist of the Year Nominated [25]
Single of the Year– "One Night Standards" Nominated
Song of the Year– "One Night Standards" Nominated
2022 57th Academy of Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year Nominated [24]
Video of the Year – "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"(withCarly Pearce) Nominated
Music Event of the Year – "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"(with Carly Pearce) Won
21st CMT Music Awards Collaborative Video of the Year – "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"(with Carly Pearce) Nominated [50]
56th Annual Country Music Association Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated [51]
Single of the Year - "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"(with Carly Pearce) Nominated
Song of the Year – "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"(withShane McAnallyand Carly Pearce) Nominated
Musical Event of the Year – "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"(with Carly Pearce) Won
Video of the Year– "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"(with Carly Pearce) Nominated
International Artist Achievement Award Won [52]
2023 65th Annual Grammy Awards Best Country Duo/Group Performance– "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"(with Ashley McBryde) Won [53]
Best Country Album -Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville Nominated
22nd CMT Music Awards CMT Performance of the Year – "One Way Ticket"(with Carly Pearce and Leann Rimes)(from CMT Crossroads: Leann Rimes & Friends) Nominated align= "center"
58th Academy of Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year Nominated [24]
Album of the Year –Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville Nominated
Single of the Year – "Never Wanted to Be That Girl"(with Carly Pearce) Nominated
56th Annual Country Music Association Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated [54]
Album of the Year -Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville Nominated
Music Video of the Year – "Light On in the Kitchen" Nominated
2024 23rd CMT Music Awards Video of the Year – "Light On in the Kitchen" Nominated
Female Video of the Year - "Light On in the Kitchen" Nominated
59th Academy of Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year Nominated [24]

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