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Ashley McBryde Fell Off the Horse and Went Into the 'Wild.' Her New Album Is Her Most Personal Yet
The country star’s fifth album draws on a near-career-ending fall, sobriety and songs she and her band had long played live.
Country star Ashley McBryde released her new album Wild on Friday, produced by John Osbourne and recorded with her live band Deadhorse. The project captures tracks the band performs on stage.
Seeking balance between the rowdy live recordings, McBryde pursued a 'playful, curious' writing process with Deadhorse. She recognized the tracks as true stories about her life she felt compelled to deliver.
A severe horseback riding accident in Montana a few years ago left McBryde with a concussion and stitches, nearly ending her performing career. The injury profoundly shaped her artistic perspective.
McBryde details her 2022 sobriety on songs including 'Bottle Tells Me So' and 'Behind Bars,' blending vulnerability with her fiery spirit. She describes Wild as her most rock 'n' roll album sonically and emotionally.
Wild continues the rebellious streak of McBryde's 2023 album The Devil I Know. She hopes the record inspires listeners to 'wake up' their inner dreamer and take chances on themselves.