Ashley McBryde - Girl Goin' Nowhere (Audio)

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GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. 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 also 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. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. The project earned McBryde her second consecutive nomination for CMA Album of the Year, along with Music Video of the Year for “Light On In The Kitchen” from her latest critically acclaimed album, The Devil I Know.


Music video by Ashley McBryde. ©2017 Warner Music Nashville LLC.

[DECADESISTERS]

I’m working on my GED at 30 years old after years of living the street life and noticing I done nothing with my life. But I refuse to give up. When I grab that diploma I’ll be playing this song!!!

[vividashlynwheeler]

This song hits me to the core. I raise my glass to all us women who were told we couldn't but we did anyways.

[davidbarr]

This woman is a National treasure. So glad I live in an era where we're hearing new material like This from Her so often.

[TheKinderkidca]

This woman is no opening act, she is the act.

[nstubbs]

This makes me think of my daughter. Life hasn't always been easy for her. She has overcome so many obstacles. She's currently pursuing her dreams. I will always be cheering her on.

[amberschaefer]

Honestly this saved my life . This song on repeat . My whole life I was told I was nothing . No one loved me . I had no chance.
My biological mom abandoned me when I was three, to be raised by people that weren’t even my biological family, found out a few years ago who my bio dad was . Most of my life I’ve been abused and passed to the next person to bully me.
Luckily, somehow I pulled through . Now I’m 36 married to my wonderful husband. A wonder teenage son and we manage two successful businesses. Not bad for a girl going no where . Thank you for this song .

[Im_Jay]

This song hits so hard. It's like a giant 'I told you so' to everyone who doubted me or tried to put me down. Feels like Ashley is singing every bit of frustration, strength and courage I carry. Thank you Ashley for making this song for those who were underestimated ❣

[timtimmins]

Amen Sister! "Not one empty chair!" You ever come to Canada, I'll come check you out!

[terrythompson]

OMG! Country Music has been in desperate need of this girl for a long time! I am IN LOVE with her music. Haven't felt like this about country music in a long time. FEELS GOOD!

[rjsnaps]

Male or female what she says is so powerful and uplifting. Gives hope for anyone who feels lost and alone. That through consistency and dedication there's nothing none of us can't do or dream that can't be turned into reality

[carrierenee]

I'm a lifelong resident of Dahlonega and just wanted to say you are making us so proud girl! Dawsonville just down the road loves you too! Shine on sister

[laurabethhorton]

Your music helps me heal after 40 years of just wondering how life works. I think you are amazing and keep it up hunny. The world needs this music!!!! 😘

[chelseacorbin]

Yes this hits. Had a school teacher tell me I would never ever finish college. I cried so hard and a few years later I graduated college in a different country.

[kristiesalzman]

My daughter and I saw her in Pittsburgh a couple months back. This songs hits me hard in so many ways. I'm a first generation cop, a single mom and this songs is for sure my anthem....move forward to my 18 yrs old daughter....a musician, acoustics and vocal who humps her ass off working two part time jobs, college classes and singing on weekends every chance she gets....
Two generations this woman has an anthem for....well played to this amazing woman who sings OUR anthem!!!

[melodystilwell]

Her voice just gives me chills.. I love the words to this song. I write songs all the time and gosh what I'd give to be able to do it for a living.. Ashley McBryde is absolutely and amazing songwriter, singer, and all American badass!

[georgewalsh]

That's what Country music sounds like! This song is awesome really makes you happy for the "Girl Goin Nowhere" that she proved them wrong and made it big in music! Ashley, keep doing what you're doing you rock!! I can't wait to buy your record when it comes out!! 😊

[hanlon]

Ms. Ashley McBryde beauitful soul that you are, would just like to let you know that I sat in the mezzanine of the Grand Ole Opry this past Friday night and cried along with you during this song <3 one of the most powerful performances I have ever seen, and I've been to hundreds of shows. You are something quite special.

[Benjaber]

A big fan of this talented country singer

[mikerobinsonchannel]

A song for all the dreamers. Very inspiring. Thank you, Ashley for your perseverance and continuing to present meaningful, heartfelt words and music. Great job. God bless.

[mikesumrall]

I can't even begin to describe how close to home this song hits me. I was an artist/musician/songwriter in Nashville in the early 90's. I made all the right moves, met all the right folks, made all the big writer's nights. Was starting to gain serious momentum, worked in a few studios around town, played more than a few gigs on the road. Had more than a few meetings with some A&R people and label heads. Then it all came crashing down. I crushed all the bones in my hands in a freak accident and lost all the dexterity in them to play guitar like a pro. First the record labels quit calling, then they wouldn't return my calls. Studios quit calling, even for vocal work. Songwriters that I had appointments with cancelled on me when they heard the labels weren't interested anymore. I guess they figured since the labels dropped me, there was no point in going forward, even without talking to me. When I would call them, I always got the answering machine. There came a point in my life that I couldn't handle the rejection anymore, and just decided to move back home. Some people laughed at me for not making it. Others were sympathetic, especially when they heard my songs or me sing. I am ok with that. People still love to hear me sing. and I am ok with that too. Just me and my old guitar. I don't write anymore, But every now and then I'll jot down a line or two and then I'll just leave it alone. But, life goes on for a one time used to be. I heard your song, and felt every single line down in my soul. It has touched me in ways no other song has, except for a couple that I have written myself. I listen to this song numerous times a day, and yes, I still dream about it..Thank you for such a wonderful song.