Song is latest from forthcoming album
As Grammy Award winner Ashley McBryde gears up for the release of The Devil I Know set for September 8th via Warner Music Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry member revisits her roots with the release of “Cool Little Bars,” paying tribute to the dives, holes in the wall and often locals-only establishments that shaped 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,” shares McBryde. “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.
“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.”
Written by McBryde with Savage and Wilson, the release highlights what makes a place special along with the desire to see them persevere and provide a space for the misplaced.
The album’s lead single, “Light On In The Kitchen,” is climbing the charts and approaching the top 25. The Arkansas native followed with title track “The Devil I Know” as she teased the album. Last month, McBryde released album opener “Made for This.”
McBryde will perform at the Oregon Jamboree Music Festival 2023 in Sweet Home, Oregon this evening (Fri, Aug 4th) and will be on the road throughout the spring and summer for a slew of headlining and festival shows along with tour dates with Jelly Roll and Dierks Bentley.
