The Best Southern Albums of 2018

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The Best Southern Albums of 2018

Girl Going Nowhere | Ashley McBryde

“It took a whole lot of yes I wills and I don’t care / A whole lot of basement dives and county fairs…” The title track on Ashley McBryde’s major-label debut is a kiss-off to the teacher who told her to give up on music—and a glimpse at what the rising star has weathered to find success. The song has become an anthem for the Arkansas native as she plays to larger crowds and breakout single “Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” climbs the charts. It’s a great start—and we can’t wait to see where she goes next.

Essential Tracks: “Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega,” “Livin’ Next to Leroy”