Ashley McBryde is giving fans another taste of her forthcoming new album with the release of her new song, “Cool Little Bars,” a tune co-written by Lainey Wilson.
The GRAMMY award-winning country star debuted the new song on Friday (Aug. 4). Co-written by Ashley McBryde alongside Trick Savage and Lainey Wilson, “Cool Little Bars” serves as a heartfelt tribute to the humble dives, holes in the wall, and cherished locals-only establishments that played a pivotal role in shaping the early days of her career.
“As y’all know, I have a huge appreciation for bars that have stood the test of time and have a lot of character,” McBryde shared via a press release. “I played them for many, many years, and I’m proud of the education I gained, and I’m proud to be able to give such bars credit for my entertainment style.”
She continued, “In a time when so many of our staple establishments are being torn down to make room for far less charming, sterile and predictable gathering spaces, I thought we’d better celebrate the ones we have left and the ones we’ve yet to warm a seat in. With the help of Trick Savage and Lainey Wilson, I think we said it pretty good. So, thank you for dart boards, sticky table tops, bathrooms with broken stall doors and bartenders that can mix a drink while whoopin’ an ass. We see you and we need you. God bless cool little bars.”
The song finds the Grand Ole Opry member going back to her roots, reminiscing about the places that hold special significance and played a huge role in her musical journey.
“And I pray time just forgets to turn places like this / Into drive-throughs and condos, Lord knows we need those / Little holes in the wall for lost souls and old stray dogs / God bless two for ones and broken hearts and cool little bars,” McBryde sings on the chorus.
Listen To Ashley McBryde’s New Song “Cool Little Bars” Below
McBryde recently kicked off season 2 of her Made For This web series following the release of her song “Made For This.” The show chronicles the journey of McBryde, her band, and crew as they embark on a global tour. Taking viewers behind the scenes, on the tour bus, and into their off days, each episode provides an exclusive, insider’s view into the world of a touring musician. Click HERE to watch season 1 of Ashley McBryde’s Made For This series.
“Cool Little Bars” is a track from McBryde’s forthcoming, highly-anticipated new album, The Devil I Know, which was produced by Jay Joyce.
New Album,The Devil I Know
Arriving on September 8 via Warner Music Nashville, The Devil I Know will feature 11 tracks, including the previously released tunes “Made For This,” “Learned To Lie,” “The Devil I Know,” and her top 25 and climbing single “Light On In The Kitchen.”
“When it was time to put together The Devil I Know, my band and I did what we always do: got together in the purple building in East Nashville, played through a bunch of songs and discussed where we wanted it to go,” explained McBryde. “We decided to take all the things that people tend to give us a hard time for and turn it up.”
She continued, “‘Y’all are too country.’ We leaned into that – more country it is. ‘Y’all are awfully rock leaning for a country artist.’ Is that so? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. ‘Last thing y’all need is another tender, finger pickin’ song.’ Oh? Tender makes you uneasy, cowboy? I hear you. Let’s see how much more tender we can be. We listened to all those opinions and said, ‘I hear you. I understand what you’re saying.’ But sadly, there’s no room on the record for your opinion. We’ll do what we want.”
On Tour
Additionally, Ashley McBryde is currently on the road performing to sold-out crowds across the United States. She is in the midst of headlining shows as well as offering unforgettable performances at festivals stops throughout the summer.
Later this year, McBryde will join Jelly Roll on select dates of his Backroad Baptism Tour. The country hitmaker and Arkansas native will also serve as support for Dierks Bentley at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado before returning to Middle Tennessee for Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin on September 24.
For additional details and to purchase tickets, visit her official website at AshleyMcBryde.com.
The Devil I Know Track List
- Made For This (Ashley McBryde and Travis Meadows)
- Coldest Beer in Town (Ashley McBryde, Autumn McEntire and Nicolette Hayford)
- Light On In The Kitchen (Ashley McBryde, Jessi Alexander and Connie Harrington)
- Women Ain’t Whiskey (Ashley McBryde, Hillary Lindsey, Jon Nite and Chris LaCorte)
- Learned To Lie (Ashley McBryde, Nicolette Hayford and Sean McConnell)
- The Devil I Know (Ashley McBryde, Jeremy Stover and Bobby Pinson)
- Single At The Same Time (Ashley McBryde, Benjy Davis and Andy Albert)
- Cool Little Bars (Ashley McBryde, Trick Savage and Lainey Wilson)
- Whiskey and Country Music (Ashley McBryde, John Osborne and Lee Thomas Miller)
- Blackout Betty (Ashley McBryde, Aaron Raitiere and Nicolette Hayford)
- 6th Of October (Ashley McBryde, Blue Foley and CJ Field)
Ashley McBryde’s Upcoming Tour Dates
August
5 – Memorial Field – Sandpoint, Idaho
6 – Big Valley Jamboree 2023 – Camrose, Alberta
11 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, Va.*
12 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater – Virginia Beach, Va.*
19 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Maryland Heights, Mo.*
25 – CHI Health Center Omaha – Omaha, Neb.*
26 – T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, Mo.*
September
1-3 Georgia Country Music Festival – Marietta, Ga.
5 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, Colo.^
19 – Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, Okla.*
21 – Germania Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, Texas*
4 – Pilgrimage Festival 2023 – Franklin, Tenn.
* Jelly Roll Backroad Baptism Tour 2023
^ Dierks Bentley Gravel & Gold Tour
