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McBryde's Wild Ride: Sobriety, Stardom, and Song
23 May
Summary
- Country star's new album 'Wild' details unconventional path to fame.
- McBryde celebrates sobriety after battling heavy drinking.
- New tour and Nashville bar mark artist's evolving career.
Country music artist McBride has released her fifth studio album, "Wild," a 11-song project produced by John Osborne. The album delves into McBride's unconventional life path, including her upbringing with a fundamentalist preacher father and her early career performing in biker bars. McBride achieved sobriety in 2022 after years of heavy drinking, a struggle she openly addresses on the album.
The song "Bottle Tells Me So" recounts a real-life incident that led to an intervention and rehab. Despite her success, including a Grammy and membership in the Grand Ole Opry, McBride has navigated dark periods, finding solace in calling friends during crises. She credits persistence and support for her four years of sobriety as of 2026.
McBride is embarking on her "Into the Wild" tour and has opened a Nashville nonalcoholic bar called "Redemption." She continues to express herself through her music, with 11 videos accompanying the "Wild" album, each telling a part of her story. Her fashion sense, often T-shirts and jeans with colorful tattoos, reflects her authentic style.
