Ashley McBryde On Grammy Nominations: ‘I’m Beside Myself’

Ashley McBryde earned her fifth and sixth GRAMMY nominations yesterday (11/15). She's up for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her chart-topping duet "Never Wanted To Be That Girl" with Carly Pearce. Also, she's nominated for Best Country Album for her project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lineville.

Ashley said in a press release, "I'm so proud to be able to share these nominations with so many friends and collaborators – for a duet we wrote and took to No. 1 with Carly and the entire cast of Lineville, where we gave ourselves the opportunity to change the approach and make decisions based solely on serving the songs." She added, "I've always said that recognition from the Recording Academy and joining the Grand Ole Opry are the two best things that could ever happen to you as an artist, so here I stand just in awe of this moment. It's such an honor to be right here right now. And especially in such good company."

McBryde is set to become the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry as Garth Brooks asked her to be a member on Good Morning America on October 6th.

In 2023, "Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville Live," featuring the cast of collaborators and special guests performing songs from her critically acclaimed album, will play out at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville Tracklist:
(All songs written by Ashley McBryde, Aaron Raitiere, Connie Harrington, Brandy Clark, Benjy Davis, and Nicolette Hayford unless noted otherwise)

Brenda Put Your Bra On feat. Caylee Hammack & Pillbox Patti
Jesus Jenny feat. Aaron Raitiere (Aaron Raitiere and Jon Decious)
Dandelion Diner
The Girl In The Picture feat. Pillbox Patti
If These Dogs Could Talk feat. Brandy Clark
Play Ball feat. Brothers Osborne
Ronnie's Pawn Shop
The Missed Connection Section of the Lineville Gazette feat. Brandy Clark & Aaron Raitiere
Gospel Night At The Strip Club feat. Benjy Davis
Form Family Funeral Home
When Will I Be Loved feat. Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack & Pillbox Patti (Phil Everly)
Bonfire At Tina's feat. Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark & Pillbox Patti
Lineville

Ashley reacted to the nomination on her Instagram, saying, "I'm beside myself. Just beside myself. Thank you, @recordingacademy, for recognizing our music with these nominations! If anyone needs me… I'll be right here. Beside myself."

Eric Church is celebrating his 45th birthday today (5/3), and one of his latest works is with his friend Chris Janson on a song Church wrote, a dark song and video called "You, Me & The River."

Known for his solo work as well as working with other artists in the business in Nashville and beyond, one of his finest collaborators on stage is his backup road singer Joanna Cotten. But Eric has also done duets with artists ranging from Luke Combs to Lzzy Hale of metal band Halestorm.

As we mark his special day today, we look at some of his many on-stage collaborations, whether on a record, concert, or awards shows.