Ashley McBryde: The country girl with a killer voice
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Ashley McBryde is a fighter. After a high school teacher told her to give up her dream of singing and songwriting for a living, telling her it was "stupid" and she needed a good back-up plan, Ashley was determined to prove her wrong... And boy, did she!
After singing in dive bars and clubs for 10 years, her soulful country voice landed a record deal. That negative 'advice' from her teacher defined her and encouraged her to keep going - and we are so glad she did, as it even fuelled her popular track 'Girl Goin' Nowhere'.
Now with her fourth studio album out, as well as a tour - she has showed that dreams really do come true when you work as hard as the award-winning Ashley McBryde!
Where is Ashley McBryde from?
Ashley McBryde was raised in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas in the United States. After attending Arkansas State University, the singer moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her country music dream.
How old is Ashley McBryde?
The country songstress was born 29th July 1983, making her 41-years-old at the time of writing.
Does Ashley McBryde write her own songs?
Ashley McBryde is a singer-songwriter and self-released EP 'Jalopies and Expensive Guitars' on 10th March 2016, after attending university. Her songs are written through emotional personal experiences and struggles, and many of her fans have expressed their deep connection to her lyrics.
Which record company is she signed to?
Country girl Ashley has been signed to Warner Music Nashville since September 2017. She is signed alongside country superstars Brett Eldredge and Blake Shelton.
How many albums has Ashley released?
So far, Ashley has released four studio albums. Following her first self-released EP, 'Jalopies and Expensive Guitars', Ashley McBryde released her first studio album two years later - with her first major label debut 'Girl Going Nowhere' on 30th March 2018. It peaked at Number 4 on the UK Country Official Chart, and at Number 7 on the US Country Chart.
She has since released three more albums - 'Never Will' (2020), 'Welcome To Lindeville' (2022) and 'The Devil I Know' (2024).
In 2022, Ashley McBryde gathered an ace team of writers at a cabin in Tennessee, creating a batch of songs about real-life, small town America. The outcome was, of course, the concept album ‘Welcome To Lindeville’, which featured country collaborators including Brothers Osborne (John and TJ Osborne), Caylee Hammack, Pillbox Patti, Brandy Clark and more.
Of the experience, Pillbox Patti (real name Nicolette Hayford) said: "It’s like we fell into a vortex. I've looked for it again, and I can't find it."
Latest album
Ashley's fourth album is titled 'The Devil I Know' and was released on 8th September 2023. In anticipation of the album coming out, the singer released singles 'Learned To Lie', 'The Devil I Know', 'Made For This', 'Light On In The Kitchen' and 'Cool Little Bars'.
'The Devil I Know' topped the UK Country Albums Chart, with her single 'Light On In The Kitchen' bagging a 2024 CMT Awards nomination for Female Video of The Year.
'The Devil I Know' tracklist
Take a look at the tracklist for 'The Devil I Know', which features 11 tracks.
1 - Made For This
2 - Coldest Beer In Town
3 - Light On In The Kitchen
4 - Women Ain't Whiskey
5 - Learned To Lie
6 - The Devil I Know
7 - Single At The Same Time
8 - Cool Little Bars
9 - Whiskey and Country Music
1\0 - Blackout Betty
1\1 - 6th Of October
Check out our very own Baylen Leonard catching up with Ashley about creating new music:
Is she going on tour this year?
In the lead-up to her fourth album's release, Ashley announced that she will be heading her 'The Devil I Know Tour', which began in October 2023 in Alabama.
Kicking off 2024 in the best way possible, UK country fans were able to see Ashley McBryde in action, with her performing a string of dates throughout January. Having now completed her UK dates, Ashley will conclude the tour in August. She will also be performing at several festivals in the US in 2024, including Goldensky Festival and Country Fest 2024.
Check out the other country tours coming in 2023 and beyond:
Here You Come Again (musical)
If you can't catch the iconic Dolly Parton live in person - then why not treat yourself to the next best thing? That's right, for the first time ever, all of the legendary country singer's biggest and best hits can be experienced in the new 'rollicking and joyous' musical comedy Here You Come Again! Featuring hits such as 'Jolene' and 'Islands In The Stream', the musical is touring the UK this year, and you can catch it in locations such as Birmingham, Sheffield, London, Glasgow, Norwich, Cheltenham, Woking, Salford, Bath, Milton Keynes, Blackpool and Liverpool - with dates running from now, all the way up to 7th December 2024. It is expected the musical will even continue into 2025, however these dates are yet to be confirmed.
Buy tickets here!
The Shires
The Shires have certainly treated the UK in 2024, bringing us a string of acoustic tour dates earlier this year - but there's still time to catch live shows from the country duo! From 20th September, The Shires will be touring the UK, with performances across the country running up until 26th October.
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Elles Bailey
Elles Bailey - a favourite on Absolute Radio Country's 'The Front Porch' with Baylen Leonard - will be heading on her biggest headline tour to date this Autumn, spanning 16 shows across the UK! The epic shows will see the genre-splicing roots singer perform songs from her new album 'Beneath The Neon Glow', starting in Lincoln Wednesday 25th September 2024. The tour will then take in shows in range of cities, including Cambridge, Bristol, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Wolverhampton, with the run ending in Leeds on Sunday 1st December.
Buy tickets here!
Chris Stapleton
October 2024 will see 'Tennessee Whiskey' legend Chris Stapleton head to the UK on his 'All-American Road Show' tour, in support of his latest album 'Higher'! The Country singer, famed for songs such as 'Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore', 'Either Way' and 'Traveller' will be playing a series of headline arena shows around the UK and Ireland, starting from 16th October 2024, including stops at Manchester's AO Arena, Glasgow's OVO Hydro, Dublin's 3Arena, Birmingham's Utilita Arena and London's The O2 - featuring special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. Due to phenomenal demand, Chris added an extra date to the tour, serving as his final European show on the trek - with him now set to end the run at London's O2 on 24th October 2024.
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Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel is set to tour the UK in October and November 2024! His 'Damn Near Normal' tour will run from 26th October - 1st November 2024, and see his staple raw and energetic performances in cities like London, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Leeds.
Buy tickets here!
Brothers Osborne - 2025
Kicking off 2025 strong will be country rock duo Brothers Osborne, who are lined up to be heading to the UK & Ireland in January. The duo will be bringing us nine dates as part of their 'Might As Well Be Us World Tour', with John and TJ Osborne playing shows in Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and London in January 2025, from Friday 17th - Thursday 30th January, with support coming from Tyler Braden.
Buy tickets here!
Corey Kent
Rising country star Corey Kent is scheduled to captivate UK audiences in February 2025! Bringing his 'The Black Bandana Tour' across the pond, with his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Corey is set to perform in in cities like Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and London, from 2nd - 11th February 2025.
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Carly Pearce - 2025
The incredible Carly Pearce will be gracing the UK with tour dates in 2025! The singer's 'hummingbird' tour will be heading around the UK & Ireland throughout February 2025, beginning in London on 19th, before visiting Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast, before culminating in Dublin on 28th. The tour supports Carly's fourth studio album, 'Hummingbird', which she released in June 2024.
Buy tickets here!
Country To Country 2025
Taking place at London's The O2, Glasgow OVO Hydro and Belfast SSE Arena on the weekend of Friday 14th to Sunday 26th March 2025, the world-renowned Country To Country Festival returns! The blockbuster line-up has been revealed for next year's country bonanza, with Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley and Cody Johnson serving as the headline acts. With other huge names like Dylan Gossett, Tyler Hubbard, Chayce Beckham and 'A Bar Song' icon Shaboozey joining the bill, check out the incredible Country To Country 2025 line-up here.
Buy tickets here!
Scotty McCreery - 2025
'Fall of Summer' star Scotty McCreery delighted fans with the news that he is returning to the UK with tour dates! You can catch the country star live in concert in May 2025, with dates starting in Belfast on 23rd May. Scotty will then travel through Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester, before ending the run in London on 30th!
Buy tickets here!
The Long Road Festival 2025
August Bank Holiday 2025 will see the return of the three-day The Long Road Festival - celebrating the music, lifestyle and influences of Country! From Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August 2025, the festival returns to Stanford Hall estate in Leicestershire with a range of incredible artists across the five stages.
Buy tickets here!
What is Ashley McBryde's biggest hit?
Ashley McBryde did particularly well with emotional 'A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega', describing the pain of a really bad day. It's amassed over 10 million streams, has over 13 million views on YouTube and is currently certified Gold in the US.
Also successful was 'American Scandal', and nod to the haters title track 'Girl Goin' Nowhere'.
Of course, she also saw great success with cover of The Everly Brothers' 'When Will I Be Loved', alongside country icons Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack and Pillbox Patti.
Watch Ashley McBryde, Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack and Pillbox Patti perform 'When Will I Be Loved':
Has Ashley McBryde won any major awards?
She sure has! Having been nominated for a total of six Grammy Awards, Ashley bagged the win at the 2023 ceremony. Picking up the 2023 Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance alongside Carly Pearce, the win made history as the first female pairing to win the award.
Ashley's previous Grammy nominations include: Best Country Album (2019), for her debut studio album 'Girl Going Nowhere', Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance (2020), for her track 'Girl Goin' Nowhere, Best Country Album (2021), for 'Never Will', and Best Country Album (2023) for 'Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville'.
In addition, Ashley has also won three American Country Music Awards, of her 10 nominations - New Female Artist of the Year (2019), Musical Event of the Year (2020, 2022).
Is Ashley McBryde on social media?
She sure is - and it's fair to say Ashley McBryde's infectious humour radiates through her socials! You can follow the talented country singer on her Instagram, Twitter, and her Facebook.
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