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“I was constantly terrified that any minute Jesus was going to rip the sky open and that I’d be left here.” Ashley McBryde has been through the wringer and come out dry
Ashley McBryde reflects on a difficult personal journey and the independence that shaped her, as she returns with her album Wild. The Grammy-winning country singer describes a childhood in rural Arkansas in which self-reliance was encouraged, while also recalling intense religious fears that left her anxious about being left behind.
At 12, McBryde dug a large hole simply because she wanted to, with her parents allowing it under basic safety conditions. She says her upbringing in the Ozark foothills taught her to make things herself rather than expect materials or money to be readily available; the interview finds her now speaking from London’s Hyde Park.
In short
- McBryde discusses resilience, fear and self-reliance.
- Her rural Arkansas upbringing encouraged practical independence.
- She is returning with her album Wild.
Explained simply
Ashley McBryde is an American country singer-songwriter from rural Arkansas, known for songs that draw on working life, family and personal hardship. She has won Grammy awards and built her career through independent touring before reaching a wider audience.
Her memories reflect life in the Ozark foothills, where families often value practical skills and making do with what is available. The religious fear she describes relates to belief in the Rapture, an idea held by some Christians that faithful people may suddenly be taken to heaven, leaving others behind.
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