Susan Marshall calls her "A song writing fool!" Take a girl that grew up in rural Arkansas, add Dolly Parton's songwriting, and throw in Bonnie Raitt's guitar skills and you get a talented new artist named Ashley McBryde. This free-spirited singer-songwriter pens honest, country lyrics and has a raw twang in her voice that can be heard on her self-titled debut album. McBryde describes her sound as “... sort of a rag-tag gypsy kind of thing. It's classy-trashy, it's a very clean dirty, it's got a little trailer on it, and its probably lived in the back of a covered wagon most of its life.” The winner of the state of Arkansas' 2004 Colgate Country Showdown songwriting competition is honored to call Carl Jackson, songwriter for artists such as Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, and Ricky Skaggs, her mentor from age 12. She has opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artemis Pyle's self-titled band, blues singer Barbara Blue, and played gigs at the world-famous honky-tonk, Tootsies. After winning over huge audiences in Jonesboro and Memphis, she made her lifelong dream come true when she moved to Nashville in 2007. McBryde grew up on a farm in Mammoth Springs, AR, with a big musical family of eight. Her dad gave her a mandolin to play at age four, because she couldn't leave his guitars alone. Never the shy type, she got her first taste of singing in front of an audience when she was invited on stage a year later to sing while at one of the many bluegrass festivals her family attended. By the time she was nine, she had outgrown the mandolin, moved on to learn the guitar, and had written her first real song, “Fight the Flames”, at age 12. Years later, while playing at her friend’s house, she was given the nickname “Ashley Guitar” because of her love of the instrument. In October 2005, McBryde recorded her self-titled album at a private studio in Nashville. Released in January 2006, this heart-wrenching album displays simple and honest lyrics that run the gamut of emotions. McBryde describes her album as “something you would put in and listen to if you were driving in the rain.” Her CD features her playing the acoustic guitar and lyrics that paint a picture way beyond her years. Her music can make people tear up, or light their eyes up with joy. She’s had people dancing when there was no dance floor and captivated the audiences’ attention when conversation once filled the room. Carl Jackson gave the young writer some advice regarding her songwriting that she carries with her. She said he explained it to her by saying, “You're not the one writing the songs. The songs are writing you. You have no idea that you are writing the soundtrack to your life.” Learn more about Ashley McBryde and listen to her music at www.ashleymcbryde.com or www.myspace.com/ashleymcbryde.

djjody says
great vocals girl, great country musici would love to add you to my station playlist if you're interested in airtime on Rockin Roundup Rodeo message me back
C-MOR says
Full of hot errand all pumped to capacity...Trying not to care, gettin' nowhere with tenacity... Each right-click is how I glue my CMOR schtick... Theatric like a hat-trick with a snicker of audacity... May all your clicks be doubly fun... All your copyrights left in the sun... May your hell become a hello... And may your smell remain smellow... CMOR
TODD DUFFLEY says
just droppen in to say hi sweetie,hope your doing well,tc~ToddRene Labre says
Hey Ashley dropped a vote and a listen. Rene labreME OFF~AKA~JACK says
Hello sweetie,Just droppen by to say in to say hello..tc my freind,and have a great day~Todd~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says
Appeal of 18 JuneFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Appeal of 18th June was a famous speech by Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French Forces, in 1940. The appeal is the origin of the French Resistance to the German occupation during World War II. De Gaulle spoke to the French people from London after the fall of France. He declared the war for France was not yet over, and rallied the country in support of the Resistance. Translation of the speech On June 18, 1940, at 19:00, de Gaulle's voice was broadcast nationwide, saying: "The leaders who, for many years, were at the head of French armies, have formed a government. This government, alleging our armies to be undone, agreed with the enemy to stop fighting. Of course, we were subdued by the mechanical, ground and air forces of the enemy. Infinitely more than their number, it was the tanks, the airplanes, the tactics of the Germans which made us retreat. It was the tanks, the airplanes, the tactics of the Germans that surprised our leaders to the point to bring them there where they are today. "But has the last word been said? Must hope disappear? Is defeat final? No! "Believe me, I speak to you with full knowledge of the facts and tell you that nothing is lost for France. The same means that overcame us can bring us to a day of victory. For France is not alone! She is not alone! She is not alone! She has a vast Empire behind her. She can align with the British Empire that holds the sea and continues the fight. She can, like England, use without limit the immense industry of the United States. "This war is not limited to the unfortunate territory of our country. This war is not finished by the Battle of France. This war is a worldwide war. All the faults, all the delays, all the suffering, do not prevent there to be, in the world, all the necessary means to one day crush our enemies. Vanquished today by mechanical force, we will be able to overcome in the future by a superior mechanical force. "The destiny of the world is here. I, General de Gaulle, currently in London, invite the officers and the French soldiers who are located in British territory or who would come there, with their weapons or without their weapons, I invite the engineers and the special workers of armament industries who are located in British territory or who would come there, to put themselves in contact with me. "Whatever happens, the flame of the French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished. Tomorrow, as today, I will speak on Radio London." A few collaborations with my esteemed friends lending the talents of triumph in completing this collection are Brandon of Wormajor , Mark of Holworks , Manes of Encrypted Verbalist & St."Star of my very own The 7th Penguins . http://musicnation.com/music/thealtruistic/playlist/234522
ldacus says
Way to go ASH! Just got a call that you were on GAC tv!~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says
thought you might dig this from the famous bag series of concerts ~ you'll catch a glimpse of Yoko Ono (whom I also adore) actually getting into the bag at the start of this song !!!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB7BIuhfrbg&feature=related
Little Memphis says
Ashley,Thanks for the friendship and good luck in the competition. Have a great week!!!
Jason Rogers says
Thanks for being a friend Ashley! :)Have a Great weekend!!! ~ Keepin' it Country, Jason Rogers www.CowboyJason.com