@anjhutch: From one trailblazing woman to another… what a full-circle country music moment. ❤️ Standing inside Barbra Mandrell’s legendary Fontanel mansion, Ashley McBryde brought “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” to life in a way that felt timeless, powerful, and deeply personal. It wasn’t just a song—it was a passing of the torch. Barbra Mandrell helped pave the road for women in country music with strength, grace, and unapologetic authenticity. Decades later, Ashley McBryde walks that same path—not following trends, not fitting molds, but carving her own lane with honesty, grit, and heart that can’t be manufactured. To witness Ashley honoring Barbra in that iconic place felt like watching history recognize itself… women who built the foundation, and women still building on it. Country music is at its very best when it remembers where it came from while celebrating those who continue to move it forward. ❤️🎶 A beautiful tribute. A full-circle moment. And a reminder that the women who paved the way are still shaping the voices we hear today. #AshleyMcBryde #BarbraMandrell #Fontanel #IWasCountryWhenCountryWasntCool #creatorsearchinsights @Barbara Mandrell @Ashley McBryde

bigjohn10 :

Great job with this song! Ashley is for sure 100% authentic country

Andy I :

that was my mom's favorite song, thank you for rocking it❤️

Holly :

This is my all-time favorite Barbara Mandrell song! She does a beautiful dog at covering it! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Gelynn :

Ashley McBryde is amazing

Tammy Jacobs :

Awesome 👏🏼 😎👍🏼

Beffie221 :

Nobody can out sing her!!!

nope :

WOW.... GREAT

chadlew :

I have said that Ashley is the most talented female in mainstream country right now and I will die on that mountain.

Ronnie Dale :

I love her . She is amazing.

Wayne Purser :

I could listen to this lady forever.

Tane Curtis :

You made Country cool Miss Ashley! You're amazing!

Tom Osborn680 :

Absolutely amazing voice and awesome song 🎵 ❤️

seven :

With the exception of my grandaughter , you will never ever hear a better performance of a girl and a guitar than Ashley . Soooooo goood she is . Talent in storytelling is off charts

nita.trueblood :

Girl, I’m sure if Barbara heard this, she’d be so proud!! You represent very well!

Darla71🏳️‍🌈 :

Awesome

DA BAZ! :

BARBARA MANDRELL APPROVED

IfYouKnowYouKnow :

You have got to be kidding me. I used to listen to this song growing up. One of my favorites! And here is one of my favorite artists covering it. You literally have made my month. Thank you!!

user7449035752658 :

My Girl

Dave Sparrow :

👍👍👍👍

Brett Eddy :

JB :

Love it!

Emile Bourgeois757 :

I'm in love ❤️😍 💖 ❣️💕 💘

LaCinda Beardon :

believe or not, I grew up really just like this.

karenjohnson8313 :

So good!!

shirlgrl210 :

Beautiful voice