Ashley McBryde and Martina McBride are both American country music singers and songwriters who have made a name for themselves in the industry. However, many fans wonder if they are related to each other because of their similar surnames. Is Ashley McBryde related to Martina McBride? Let’s find out.
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The Short Answer: No, They Are Not Related
Despite the fact that their surnames are so similar, Ashley McBryde is not related to Martina McBride, which explains why their surnames are spelled slightly differently. And yet, Ashley and Martina have been making similar music and had similar careers in the country music industry.
According to Celeb Answers, Ashley McBryde and Martina McBride have clarified that they are not related to one another. However, they have also acknowledged the similarities between them when it comes to their music and their careers.
The Long Answer: They Have Similar Backgrounds and Careers
Ashley McBryde was born on July 29th, 1983, in Waldron, Arkansas and attended Arkansas State University. After university, she moved to Nashville to become a country singer and quickly released two independent albums, ‘Ashley McBryde’ (2006) and ‘Elsebound’ (2011), and an EP ‘Jalopies & Expensive Guitars’ (2016).
Following her first commercial success in country music, McBryde then signed with Warner Music Nashville in 2017, where she released her major-label debut album, ‘Girl Going Nowhere’, the following year. The album earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
McBryde’s song ‘A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega’ was named one of the 54 Best Songs of 2017 by The New York Times, and one of the Top 25 Best Country Songs of 2017 by Rolling Stone. Solidifying her success, McBryde was named New Artist of the Year during 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards.
Meanwhile, Martina McBride was born in Sharon, Kansas on July 29th, 1966, and, similarly to McBryde, also moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music. McBride signed with RCA Records in 1991 and has since released 13 chart-topping albums like ‘The Time Has Come’ (1992), ‘The Way That I Am’ (1993), ‘Emotion’ (1999), ‘Martina’ (2003), ‘Shine’ (2008) and, most recently, ‘Reckless’ (2016).
McBride is known for her powerful soprano voice and her songs that address social issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, and female empowerment. She has won four Country Music Association Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and three Academy of Country Music Awards for Top Female Vocalist.
McBride has also been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards and has sold over 18 million albums worldwide. She is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry and has been called the “Celine Dion of Country Music” by critics.
The Conclusion: They Are Not Related But They Are Respectful of Each Other
Ashley McBryde and Martina McBride are not related by blood or by marriage. However, they are both talented and successful country music artists who have a lot in common when it comes to their musical styles, influences, and achievements.
They are also respectful of each other and have expressed admiration for each other’s work. In fact, Ashley McBryde once said that Martina McBride was one of her idols growing up and that she was honored to share a stage with her at the CMT Artists of the Year event in 2019.
Therefore, while they are not related, they are certainly connected by their passion for country music and their mutual respect for each other as artists..