Watch Ashley McBryde Own the Grand Ole Opry With Special Performance of “Rattlesnake Preacher”

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of excitement for Ashley McBryde. Back in June, she received the chance to co-host the CMA Fest and even performed at the Nissan Stadium. During that performance, she decided to pull out a fan favorite, “Rattlesnake Preacher.” Never officially releasing the song, fans always considered it a hit among McBryde’s discography. And when McBryde recently took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, she once again showcased her powerful vocals when performing “Rattlesnake Preacher.” 

With the Grand Ole Opry sacred ground for country music singers who take the stage, McBryde wanted to make the most of her performance. And when picking highlights to share on TikTok, the Opry knew the perfect song. Posting a video of McBryde singing “Rattlesnake Preacher”, the performance brought in thousands of likes.

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Opry star @ashleymcbrydemusichas been treating us to “Rattlesnake Preacher” for a few months in the circle, and we’re excited it’s available now! Tune in Saturday nights at 9/8c for more great performances on Opry Live on our Facebook or YouTube channel. #Opry #OpryTok #Opry100 #ashleymcbryde

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As for fans, they showered McBryde in praise over the memorable performance, writing, “There’s No one like McBryde in country music. Such and inspiration to so many & a total Badass.” Another person added, “Ashley baptized the Grand Ole Opry and blew the roof off too.” 

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Ashley McBryde Releases “Rattlesnake Preacher” To Honor Friend

Sharing her own thoughts on the praise surrounding “Rattlesnake Preacher”, McBryde said, “‘Rattlesnake Preacher’ has been a staple in our live show since the bar days, and we’ve constantly been asked by fans when it’ll make it onto a record. As we were gearing up for my second year of co-hosting CMA Fest, it felt like the perfect time to finally get this one out there. It’s my way of saying thank you to the fans who have shown up, listened and gave this song life long before it was ever recorded.”

Outside of performing the song, McBryde used the moment to honor her late friend and collaborator Randall Clay. Wanting to honor his memory, the country star explained, “I’ve written nearly every song on all my records, so when I cut one I didn’t write, it means something. Randall was part of a group of songwriters that helped me write some of the most formative songs of my career, and his songs will always find a home with me to continue his legacy.”

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