Ashley McBryde (born July 29, 1983) is an acclaimed American country music singer-songwriter known for her raw storytelling and heartfelt lyrics. Born and raised in Arkansas, McBryde developed a love for music and songwriting early in life, which eventually led her to Nashville to pursue a career in country music.
Between 2006 and 2011, McBryde independently released two albums. Her 2016 EP, Jalopies & Expensive Guitars, caught the attention of country star Eric Church, whose support helped her secure a recording contract with Warner Music Nashville. Her debut single, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” (2017), and its accompanying album, Girl Going Nowhere (2018), garnered widespread critical acclaim and earned recognition from major country music associations.
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Read MoreAshley McBryde (born July 29, 1983) is an acclaimed American country music singer-songwriter known for her raw storytelling and heartfelt lyrics. Born and raised in Arkansas, McBryde developed a love for music and songwriting early in life, which eventually led her to Nashville to pursue a career in country music.
Between 2006 and 2011, McBryde independently released two albums. Her 2016 EP, Jalopies & Expensive Guitars, caught the attention of country star Eric Church, whose support helped her secure a recording contract with Warner Music Nashville. Her debut single, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” (2017), and its accompanying album, Girl Going Nowhere (2018), garnered widespread critical acclaim and earned recognition from major country music associations.
In 2020, McBryde released her second studio album, Never Will, which continued her success. The album’s lead single, “One Night Standards,” reached the top 20 on the U.S. Country Songs chart and topped Canada’s country music chart.
Throughout her career, McBryde has received numerous accolades, including one Grammy Award (from six nominations), a Country Music Association Award, and three Academy of Country Music Awards. She also received a Daytime Emmy nomination. One of her most significant milestones came in 2022, when Garth Brooks invited her to join the Grand Ole Opry. She was officially inducted by Terri Clark on December 10, 2022, cementing her legacy in country music.