Ashley McBryde is honoring the fifth anniversary of her acclaimed album ‘Never Will' with a powerful gesture of inclusivity. The Grand Ole Opry member has partnered with the Deaf Professional Arts Network (DPAN) and AmberG Productions to release American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations of three music videos from her sophomore album: the Platinum-certified ‘One Night Standards,' album opener ‘Hang In There Girl' and fan favourite ‘Martha Divine.'
The announcement was shared by McBryde on social media alongside her friend Kim Bryant, marking the initiative as part of National Deaf History Month.
McBryde began learning ASL after undergoing vocal cord surgery, which temporarily left her unable to speak. What started as a necessity evolved into a deeper commitment to accessibility. Throughout her 2023 tour, she began incorporating ASL into her live shows, striving to create a more inclusive experience for her deaf and hard-of-hearing fans.
In a recent conversation with Inked Magazine, McBryde reflected on her journey into ASL and accessibility. “It just became more and more apparent to me that one: I needed to learn more,” she shared. “And then I remembered we’ve got interpreters. And I thought it would be even cooler if I could thank the interpreters myself. And even better, can I thank my non-hearing and hard-of-hearing crowd? Because they’re there, or there wouldn’t be an interpreter. I want to thank them myself and say things like, ‘We see you, we’re happy you’re here, it’s nice to meet you, welcome to my show.’”
Released on April 3, 2020, ‘Never Will' received widespread critical acclaim. Variety called it “the pinnacle of what contemporary mainstream country can be,” Rolling Stone described it as “proof that she’s one of country's sharpest truth-tellers,” and Billboard noted the album's visceral emotional impact.
As McBryde gears up for a busy tour season, she recently performed her latest single ‘Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs' at CMT Studios. The track has already received praise, with Stereogum calling it a “craggy and beautiful ballad” and American Songwriter hailing it as “McBryde in top form.”
Ashley McBryde Tour Dates
April 10 – John T. Floore Country Store, Helotes, TX
April 11 – Cowtown Boots, El Paso, TX
April 12 – Country Thunder Arizona, Florence, AZ
April 26 – Stagecoach Festival, Indio, CA
May 2 – PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC (with Cody Johnson)
May 3 – Credit One Stadium, Charleston, SC (with Cody Johnson)
May 4 – Country Thunder Florida, Kissimmee, FL
May 15 – SKyPAC, Bowling Green, KY
May 16 – Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta, OH
May 17 – The Event Center at Hollywood Casino, Charles Town, WV
May 29 – American Music Theatre, Lancaster, PA
May 30 – Parx Xcite Center, Bensalem, PA
May 31 – Paramount Theater, Charlottesville, PA
June 8 – CMA Fest, Nashville, TN
June 13 – IP Casino Resort Spa – Studio A, Biloxi, MS
June 14 – Peach Jam, Clanton, AL
June 20 – Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino, Lake Charles, LA
June 21 – Wild Adventures Live! 2025, Valdosta, GA
June 26 – Country Stampede, Topeka, KS
July 12 – Country Concert 2025, Fort Loramie, OH
July 17 – Kresge Auditorium, Interlochen, MI
July 18 – Country Thunder Wisconsin, Twin Lakes, WI
July 25 – Night in the Country Nevada 2025, Yerington, NV
August 1 – Happys Inn, Libby, MT
August 2 – Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose, AB
August 7 – WE Fest, Detroit Lakes, MN
August 13 – Put In Bay, Put-In-Bay, OH
August 15 – Country Thunder Alberta, Calgary, AB
September 13 – Spyglass Ridge Winery, Sunbury, PA
For more on McBryde’s new ASL videos and tour information, visit her official website.
