McBryde launches the Light on Fund
On this Giving Tuesday, and her mother Martha’s birthday, Ashley McBryde announces her Light On Fund. Named in reference to McBryde’s “Light On In The Kitchen,” a musical tapestry inspired by and in honor of her mother and her mother’s two sisters, Ashley McBryde’s Light On Fund exists to support causes close to McBryde’s heart.
Targeting areas including advocacy for the mental health of veterans, rehabilitation resources for the creative community, helping children in the foster care system, championing ASL interpretation at live music events, and much more, the fund will announce a new charitable focus each quarter starting in 2026 and onward.
“Leaving the light on for someone is the same as telling them you love them where I’m from,” McBryde shares. “Folks are suffering in ways we’ll never see or know about, and the same way I want someone to come to my show and know that for 90 minutes, they’ve got a safe haven, we hope the Light On Fund will be a place of support, care, and nurturing for causes that have touched my life and my history.”
“The women in my family have led by generous and humble example, living out that the most important gestures are the ones from one heart to another,” she continues. “With the establishment of the Light On Fund, I hope that we’re letting people know that we see them and we care. Wherever they may be or may end up on life’s journey, we’ll leave a light on for them.”
The inspiration for the fund stems from the kindness of McBryde’s mom, Martha, who recently auctioned off one of Ashley’s childhood dresses to give back to her local foster care system in Arkansas. McBryde launches her Light On Fund by personally matching the amount raised from that sale.
To support the fund, fans can buy the official Ashley McBryde’s Light On Fund hat, with all proceeds going directly to the initiative.
Ashley McBryde’s Light On Fund is run through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
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