Ashley McBryde Opens Redemption Bar on Nashville’s Lower Broadway

Nearly two decades ago, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde relocated to Nashville with the ambition that has driven many country artists. On her second day in the city, she entered a karaoke bar on the east side and, after hearing a woman perform Eric Carmen’s “All by Myself,” sang a note-perfect rendition herself. The experience left her convinced she would “never make it,” a sentiment she later recalled as a pivotal moment in her career.

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Redemption Bar occupies the fifth floor of Chief’s, the live-music restaurant complex owned by fellow country star Eric Church, on a prominent corner of Lower Broadway. The venue features a modest stage framed by red-velvet curtains and a stained-glass portrait of McBryde on one wall, creating a low-key atmosphere amid the district’s neon-lit, high-energy establishments.

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McBryde’s venue joins a growing roster of celebrity-branded spaces on Broadway, including Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge, Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville, Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, and Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa. Each establishment leverages the artist’s name to attract tourists and locals, reinforcing the street’s reputation as a hub for music-driven hospitality.

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In Nashville, Grand Ole Opry membership traditionally signals acceptance by the industry elite. Owning a dedicated space on Lower Broadway, however, signals a different form of validation: commercial brand extension and direct engagement with fans. McBryde’s Redemption Bar therefore marks a milestone that aligns her with peers who have turned musical success into tangible hospitality ventures.

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Patrons enter the bar through Chief’s main lobby and ascend to the fifth floor, where the intimate stage invites acoustic sets and songwriter showcases. Red velvet drapes frame the performance area, while a stained-glass image of McBryde adds a personalized visual focal point. The setting contrasts with the surrounding neon-lit, high-volume venues, offering a quieter, reflective space for fans.

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• “This gorgeous woman is onstage, singing ‘All by Myself,’” — Ashley McBryde, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter

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• “It sounded better than the recording.” — Ashley McBryde, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter

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• “And it’s a karaoke bar.” — Ashley McBryde, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter

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• “It sounded better than the recording. And it’s a karaoke bar. I was like, ‘I’m going to die. I’m never going to make it.’” — Ashley McBryde, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter

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• Approximately 20 years ago – McBryde moves to Nashville to pursue a music career.

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• Day 2 in Nashville – Performs impromptu karaoke rendition of “All by Myself.”

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• May 2026 – Redemption Bar is operating on the fifth floor of Chief’s on Lower Broadway.

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Ashley McBryde, a Grammy-winning country artist, is the primary proprietor of Redemption Bar. The venue is housed within Chief’s, a restaurant and live-music complex owned by fellow country star Eric Church. The broader Lower Broadway scene includes bar operators Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, each leveraging their musical brand for hospitality ventures.

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