Somebody Call Ashley McBryde | Carrie Brockwell

Somebody call Ashley McBryde because Carrie Brockwell has a dream collaboration in mind, and we’re ready to help make it happen. The singer-songwriter joins That Nashville Girl to talk about her debut album “That’s Real,” auditioning for American Idol at 15, and building a music career while attending Belmont University. But ask who she wants to write with and open for, and there’s zero hesitation: Ashley McBryde. From “Bible and a .44” to “What If We Don’t,” we get into the songs and performances that made Carrie a fan—and the storytelling she hopes to bring to her own music. Carrie also shares what it was like singing for Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, earning three yeses to Hollywood, and finding encouragement among her fellow contestants. We talk about the experience that helped her choose an artist career over musical theater, balancing classes with gigs, and learning to believe people when they say you’re good at what you do. In this episode: • Why Ashley McBryde is Carrie’s dream collaborator and tourmate • Her American Idol audition with Billie Eilish’s “Lovely” • Hollywood Week and the friendships that lasted beyond the show • Life at Belmont University and finding her Nashville community • Writing “That’s Real” about authenticity, mental health, and growing up • Her Chester, Virginia roots and recording “Sweet Virginia Breeze” • Overthinking, imposter syndrome, and accepting encouragement • The story behind “Nobody’s Perfect,” co-written with Brian Fechino Plus, a question from previous guest Riley Roth: What would you tell the version of yourself who first fell in love with music? Listen to Carrie Brockwell’s album “That’s Real” wherever you stream music. Ashley McBryde fans, what song made you fall in love with her music? Tell us in the comments—and help us get this conversation to Ashley! Subscribe to That Nashville Girl for more conversations with Nashville’s artists and dreamers. #CarrieBrockwell #AshleyMcBryde #ThatNashvilleGirl