Ashley McBryde faced a major disappointment as she was forced to suddenly cancel her highly anticipated performance at the Hodag Country Festival, which was set to take place on Saturday (July 8) in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
The GRAMMY award-winning country star took to social media to share a statement with her fans, letting them know the unfortunate news that she is unable to make it to the festival due to technical issues with her tour bus.
Read Ashley McBryde’s Official Statement Below
“Our bus took a shit last night trying to leave Bay City. Our drivers have been up all night trying everything in the book, but she’s still not starting up. We’re dead in the water,” McBryde shared. “We are gutted that we won’t be able to get to you at Hodag tonight. It’s one of our favorite festivals to play.”
She then went on to ask fans to send positive vibes.
“Shoot us prayer or a chant or meditation. Whatever your chosen method may be for sending good juju,” McBryde continued.
“I Hope We Can Get Back To You Soon”
The cancellation not only affected McBryde, but also left her band, Deadhorse, and crew disheartened. They had prepared for an unforgettable performance, only to be halted by the unforeseen mechanical issue. Despite their disappointment, they sent a message of love and gratitude to their fans, emphasizing their desire to return and make it up to them.
“I hope we can get back up to you soon,” McBryde added. “Big big love from The Deadhorse boys and myself,” she concluded, signing off as “Ash.”
The Hodag Country Festival also took to social media to update concertgoers on the situation, writing, “Unfortunately we have to announce that Ashley McBryde is not able to make it today and needed to cancel. Fortunately, the other performers today have agreed to extend their shows to keep the entertainment going all day.”
HARDY will now take the stage at 9PM at the event and will serve as the headliner.
“Made For This”
The news comes just one day after Ashley McBryde gave fans a taste of her highly-anticipated new album, The Devil I Know, with the release of the album’s opening track, “Made For This.”
Penned by McBryde and Travis Meadows, “Made For This” beautifully captures the relentless pursuit of a dream, showcasing the enduring spirit and determination that propels artists through the countless late nights spent on their journey.
“Travis Meadows and I wrote ‘Made For This,’ and at the time, I was still touring in a van and he was using his truck, so we definitely had touring and the life of musicians top of mind,” McBryde shared. “But this song reaches beyond that. It’s not just touring musicians and bands and crews who are on the road 200+ days a year who are ‘calling home for a telephone goodnight kiss.’ It’s also members of our military, our truck drivers and those that work long or odd hours sacrificing time with their family. We’re lucky we’re made for this.”
The tune eloquently captures the trials and tribulations of chasing a dream, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and resilience that come with pursuing one’s passion.
“Cause most days you’re stuck in a truck / One big break from blowing up / But one of these days you’re gonna get a bus / And let somebody else drive / But right now it’s just Adderall, alcohol / Your dressing room is a bathroom stall / ‘Cause you turn it on when the big man calls / ‘Cause he ain’t gonna call you twice / And it’s calling home for a telephone goodnight kiss / Ya gotta be made for this,” McBryde sings on the chorus.
Listen Ashley McBryde’s “Made For This” Below
The tune has quickly become a fan-favorite in McBryde’s live performances with her band, Deadhorse.
Made For This Video Series
In addition to releasing “Made For This,” McBryde is gearing up to kick off season 2 of her Made For This web series, which premieres on Monday (July 10) at 11 A.M. CT.
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.
“Made For This” is the opening track on her 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 “Light On In The Kitchen,” “Learned To Lie,” “The Devil I Know,” and the newly released, “Made For This.”
“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
July
13 – Santa Maria Fairpark – Santa Maria, Calif.
14 – Green Valley Ranch Backyard Amphitheater – Henderson, Nev.
15 – Stanislaus County Fairgrounds – Turlock, Calif.
16 – California State Fair – Sacramento, Calif.
22 – Ionia Free Fair Fairgrounds – Ionia, Mich.
23 – Country Thunder Wisconsin 2023 – Twin Lakes, Wis.
28 – Country Fan Fest 2023 – Tooele, Utah
29 – Headwaters Country Jam 2023 – Cardwell, Mont.
30 – Abayance Bay Marina – Eureka, Mont.
August
1 – Mount Baker Theatre – Bellingham, Wash.
2 – Britt Festival Pavilion – Jacksonville, Ore.
4 – Oregon Jamboree Music Festival 2023 – Sweet Home, Ore.
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
