History of Ashley McBryde in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 27, 2026

Ashley McBryde is an American country music singer-songwriter. Raised in Arkansas, she developed an early passion for music and songwriting. Driven by her aspirations, she relocated to Nashville to pursue a career in country music.

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July 29, 1983: Ashley McBryde's Birth

On July 29, 1983, Ashley Dyan McBryde was born. She is an American country music singer–songwriter who grew up in Arkansas.

2006: Self-released album

In 2006, Ashley McBryde self-released an album.

2006: Self-release of eponymous demo album

In 2006, Ashley McBryde self-released an eponymous demo album as she began her music career.

2007: Move to Nashville

In 2007, Ashley McBryde moved to Nashville to pursue a music career, performing with the band Deadhorse and at various venues.

2009: Country Showdown talent competition win

In 2009, Ashley McBryde won the annual Country Showdown talent competition.

2010: Country Showdown talent competition win

In 2010, Ashley McBryde won the annual Country Showdown talent competition for the second time.

2011: Self-released album

In 2011, Ashley McBryde self-released another album.

2011: Self-release of 'Elsebound' album

In 2011, Ashley McBryde self-released her second demo album titled "Elsebound".

2016: Release of 'Jalopies & Expensive Guitars' EP

In 2016, Ashley McBryde released her extended play (EP) titled "Jalopies & Expensive Guitars", which drew the attention of Eric Church.

September 2017: Signing with Warner Music Nashville

In September 2017, Ashley McBryde signed a recording contract with Warner Music Nashville.

2017: First appearance at the Grand Ole Opry and Grammy nomination

In 2017, Ashley McBryde made her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry and received a Grammy Award nomination.

2017: Release of debut single "A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega"

In 2017, Ashley McBryde's debut single "A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega" was released by Warner Music Nashville.

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March 2018: Release of 'Girl Going Nowhere' album

In March 2018, Ashley McBryde released her debut studio album "Girl Going Nowhere", which reached number seven on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

2018: Release of 'Girl Going Nowhere' album

In 2018, Ashley McBryde released her debut studio album "Girl Going Nowhere", receiving critical acclaim.

2018: Awards and First Headlining Tour

In 2018, Ashley McBryde won the Academy of Country Music's "New Female Artist of the Year" award and the Country Music Association's "New Artist of the Year" award. In the fall, she embarked on the Girl Going Nowhere Tour, her first as a headlining act.

2018: Album 'Girl Going Nowhere'

In 2018, the album "Girl Going Nowhere" echoed how the title framed the understanding for the 11 songs on her stellar debut.

September 2019: Release of "One Night Standards" single

In September 2019, Ashley McBryde released the lead single "One Night Standards" from her next album.

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2019: Joining George Strait and Little Big Town on tour

In 2019, Ashley McBryde joined George Strait and Little Big Town on several concert dates.

April 2020: Release of 'Never Will' album

In April 2020, Ashley McBryde released her second studio album, "Never Will."

2020: Release of 'Never Will' album

In 2020, Ashley McBryde released her album "Never 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.

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September 2021: Release of "Never Wanted to Be That Girl" duet

In September 2021, Ashley McBryde collaborated with Carly Pearce on the duet "Never Wanted to Be That Girl", which was released as a single and later became her first number one hit on the Country Airplay chart.

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September 2021: Horse riding accident

In September 2021, Ashley McBryde had to postpone concerts after falling off a horse and suffering a concussion and scalp lacerations.

September 2022: Announcement of two studio albums

In September 2022, Ashley McBryde announced that she had completed work on two studio albums.

September 30, 2022: Release of 'Lindeville' concept album

On September 30, 2022, Ashley McBryde released the concept album "Lindeville", which was produced by John Osborne and featured collaborations with artists like Brandy Clark and Caylee Hammack.

December 10, 2022: Induction into the Grand Ole Opry

On December 10, 2022, Ashley McBryde was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Terri Clark, marking one of country music's highest honors.

February 2023: Release of "Light On in the Kitchen" single

In February 2023, Warner Music released Ashley McBryde's single "Light On in the Kitchen", which debuted on the Billboard country chart.

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September 8, 2023: Release of 'The Devil I Know' album

On September 8, 2023, Ashley McBryde's fourth album, The Devil I Know, was released.

February 2024: Revelation of sobriety

In a February 2024 interview with CBS News Sunday Morning, Ashley McBryde revealed her past struggles with alcohol and that she had been sober for nearly two years.