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San Francisco Chronicle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Ashley McBryde to bring Southern charm to the Bay Area
Ashley McBryde's college professor suggested she drop out to pursue music full time when she was studying french horn at Arkansas State University. Once she did, her life changed forever. The musician was raised in a strict Southern household, where she recalled being drawn to tunes by the Carpenters and Kris Kristofferson and trying out her father's guitar. Her early interest in music prompted her parents to buy her a guitar of her own, empowering McBryde to begin writing her own songs at age 12. Since then, the country singer has received a number of country music accolades, from being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry to earning a Grammy Award. She has released four studio albums extolling the honky tonk life and has become known for melding elements of rock, bluegrass and country. Her most recent record, 'The Devil I Know,' was released in 2023. Earlier this year, before embarking on her 30-date tour, the country star received received an honorary Doctorate of Music from Arkansas State University.
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Ashley McBryde at Uptown Theatre Napa
Grammy, Country Music Award and American Country Music Award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. Her Grammy-winning duet with Carly Pearce, 'Never Wanted To Be That Girl,' went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States.
Axios
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Where to catch fireworks in Houston this Fourth of July
It's not the Fourth of July without fireworks. Here are some places around greater Houston where you can see the skies burst with color on Friday. Freedom Over Texas Festivities begin at 4pm at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou. The event will feature performances by country superstar Lee Brice and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde, culminating in a fireworks display.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where is CMA Fest held? Nashville music festival drew 95K country fans in 2025, here's what to know
The countdown to CMA Fest is on — the world's biggest celebration of country music is 342 days away. The 2026 event will once again showcase four jam-packed days of live performances and interactive fan experiences, bringing the country music community together for the ultimate celebration. The 2025 event attracted an estimated 95,000 fans from around the globe to Downtown Nashville, where more than 300 performances lit up stages across the city. From surprise stadium performances to exclusive fan experiences and must-see sets, the weekend delivered standout shows and powerful fan-artist connections. Tickets to the event are now on sale and will be available for purchase through June 7, 2026. In the meantime, fans can relive all the show stopping performances from the comfort of home with the "CMA Fest presented by SoFi" concert television special, airing June 26 on ABC at 7 p.m. CT. The three-hour program, hosted by country artists Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, will feature multiple country superstars including Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Darius Rucker, Shaboozey, and Lainey Wilson. The special be available to stream the following day on HULU. Still can't get enough country music? Here's what to know about CMA Fest 2026. The 53rd CMA Fest will take place from June 4-7, 2026. The festival takes over downtown Nashville each year, featuring a variety of free outdoor stages along Lower Broadway including the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza, the Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park, the Hard Rock Stage in front of the Hard Rock Cafe at First and Broadway, the Riverfront Stage, and the Dr Pepper Amp Stage at Ascend Amphitheater. Throughout the day, fans can enjoy artist meet-and-greets, shop for exclusive festival merchandise and explore indoor activities at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. Each night wraps up at Nissan Stadium, where the event's headliners take the stage. Tickets to the four-day event are now available for purchase at Ticketmaster. Prices vary, as multiple packages are available. While the lineup for the 2026 event has yet to be announced, fans can sign up for CMA's Country Connection emails and visit for information and updates. The 2025 festival featured some of the biggest names in country music, including Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, and Rascal Flatts. Here's a closer look at the lineup: Abbey Cone Alana Springsteen Alex Lambert Alli Walker Angel White Angie K Ashland Craft Ashley Anne Ashley Cooke Ashley McBryde Austin Snell BODHI Bailey Zimmerman Billy Dean Blake Shelton Blanco Brown Blessing Offor BoomTown Saints Brandon Lake Braxton Keith Brendan Walter Brian Fuller Britnee Kellogg CECE Carson Wallace Casey Barnes Chandler Walters Charlie Worsham Chris Lane Christian Hayes Clayton Mullen Cody Johnson Colbie Caillat Colin Stough Colt Graves Conner Smith Cooper Alan Craig Campbell Crowe Boys Dailey & Vincent Danielle Bradbery Darius Rucker Darryl Worley Dasha David Nail Dillon Carmichael Drake Milligan Drew Baldridge Dylan Marlowe Dylan Schneider Eddie and The Getaway Edwin McCain Ella Langley (listed twice) Emily Ann Roberts Erin Kinsey Exile Filmore Frankie Ballard Gabby Barrett Gavin Adcock George Birge Giovannie and The Hired Guns Graham Barham Greylan James Harper O'Neill Hayden Blount Hayden Coffman Hudson Westbrook Hueston Iam Tongi Ian Munsick Jackson Dean Jade Eagleson Jake Worthington Jamie O' Neal Jason Scott & The High Heat Jay Webb Jerrod Niemann John Morgan Jordan Davis Josh Gracin Josh Ross Kameron Marlowe Karley Scott Collins Kashus Culpepper Kaylee Rose Keith Urban Kelsey Hart Kevin Smiley Kylie Morgan LECADE Lakeview Lauren Watkins Leah Turner Liam St. John Lorrie Morgan Luke Borchelt MŌRIAH MaRynn Taylor Mackenzie Carpenter Maddie & Tae Madeline Merlo Marcus King Mark Wills Mason Ramsey Matt Schuster Max McNown Megan Morone Megan Moroney Meghan Patrick Mickey Guyton Midland O.N.E The Duo Owen Riegling Palmer Anthony Pam Tillis Parker McCollum Payton Smith Peytan Porter Pistol Pearl and the Western Band Preston James RVSHVD RaeLynn Randall King Red Clay Strays Redferrin Reid Haughton Reyna Roberts Riley Green Rita Wilson Rodney Atkins SKEEZ Sacha Sam Barber Sam Williams Shaboozey Shaylen Shenandoah Sister Hazel Solon Holt Sophia Scott Sterling Elza T Graham Brown Tanner Adell Tayler Holder The Heels The War And Treaty Thelma and James Thompson Square Tiera Kennedy Tigirlily Gold Trey Lewis Troubadour Blue Tucker Wetmore Ty Herndon Tyler Braden Tyler Farr Tyler Joe Miller US Navy Band Country Current Vincent Mason Waylon Wyatt Wesko Willie Jones Zach Top Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Where is CMA Fest located? What to know about Nashville festival
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ashley McBryde Honors an Old Friend With New Song ‘Rattlesnake Preacher'
Ashley McBryde pays tribute to an old friend on the song 'Rattlesnake Preacher,' written by her late collaborator and pal Randall Clay. 'I've written nearly every song on all my records, so when I cut one I didn't write, it means something,' McBryde said in a statement of Clay, who died in 2018. 'Randall was part of a group of songwriters that helped me write some of the most formative songs of my career, and his songs will always find a home with me to continue his legacy.' More from Rolling Stone Rodney Crowell Duets With Ashley McBryde, Lukas Nelson on New 'Airline Highway' Album Ashley McBryde Sings Kris Kristofferson's 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' at 2024 CMA Awards Ashley McBryde, 49 Winchester Return to Country's 'Big Bang' at Bristol Reunion 'Rattlesnake Preacher' has long been featured in McBryde's set lists, but the singer decided to officially record the track after years of fans' requests to get a studio version of the song. For the recording, McBryde enlisted producer John Osborne, the Brothers Osborne guitarist with whom she previously worked on 2022's Lindeville. ''Rattlesnake Preacher' has been a staple in our live show since the bar days, and we've constantly been asked by fans when it'll make it onto a record,' McBryde added. 'As we were gearing up for my second year of co-hosting CMA Fest, it felt like the perfect time to finally get this one out there. It's my way of saying thank you to the fans who have shown up, listened and gave this song life long before it was ever recorded.' In addition to her recent performance at CMA Fest, Doctor McBryde — she recently received an honorary doctorate of music from Arkansas State University — will spend the rest of the summer on the road. McBryde's most recent LP, The Devil I Know, arrived in 2023. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
