History
Ashley McBryde, born July 29, 1983, is an American country music singer-songwriter. She began her independent music career with the release of her self-titled debut album in January 2006, followed by her second independent album, Elsebound, in June 2011. In March 2016, McBryde released the extended play Jalopies & Expensive Guitars through Road Life Records.
Her career gained significant momentum when she signed with Warner Music Nashville in 2017. The following year, she released her major label debut album, Girl Going Nowhere. This album garnered critical acclaim, earning her a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Further recognition came in November 2019, when she was awarded New Artist of the Year at the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards.
McBryde released her second major label album, Never Will, on April 2, 2020.