When Londoners know your words, you’ve hit it

Found this by accident a while back and cried like a baby. Just looked it up anew after seeing Ashley on tonight’s CMA’s and cried like a baby all over again! And couldn’t help myself. “...I sat down to write a song in SPITE of him and it wound up being ABOUT him.” That’s Life-changing! right there.

Surely this old man (72) isn't the only one wiping tears from this old weathered face,, am I? Wow! Ashley McBryde,, I'll be searching fro more of this lovely girl's amazing music and YES GIRL,, your Daddy is so happy you grabbed up that old guitar and wrote this song for him,, I guarantee he's smiling and crying all at the same time.

One thing that people try to fake but can’t, is something I see on her face and hear in her voice...genuineness. She’s real, and I don’t think she realizes how awesome she is. One of my absolute favorites.

When Ashley says “we’re not on a record, we’re with each other” I felt that hard ❤️🖤❤️🖤

What a talent! Sad mainstream Country channels don't play the greats anymore! It is all polished pop country crap! Ashley is a true solid country star!

This woman is absolutely lovely in every way! Not only is she beautiful but she has a beautiful heart.... I can just see love and pain all over her! Thank you Ashley for writing such beautiful songs and working so hard to bring joy to everyone that hears your voice! I’m so happy that they got fat and you got famous! You are wonderful❤️

Some people need auto tune, back up singers and a large band. Ashley sounds better alone with her guitar. She is absolutely amazing, what a talent!

My Daddy passed away 3 years ago today. My sister came across this video and sent it to me about a year ago. Ashley, I can not express the emotions that this songs brings to my soul. My Daddy was also a man who taught his little girls (4) how to be a man. He loved playing music and played a 1956 Fender Stratacaster. I now have that guitar. Your tribute to your Daddy is so touching and heartfelt. Thank you so much for sharing this song with the world. It brings comfort and pride to those who "hears the love" in your voice.

Holy shit...the hidden gems one finds on KZfaq. I am a instant fan.

discovered this 100% by accident... you had me at the 1st verse...

This lady has to be one of the purest storytellers ever. When your music means something to you, you always give your best performance and the audience gets it! Great job Ashley McBryde! Shelley McBride...also a musician. :)

genuine and all heart, need more women like this, hell more people period...

Her and Chris Stapleton need to go on tour together

Seeing her reaction to the crowd singing along was a real treat. She fought back those tears well and played on. Great video.

He showed a little girl how to be a man I love that line so much

Im bawling right now. So many similarites to my own dad. I wish I could right a song about my dad. That sure don't make them like him anymore. I miss him every day

She could sing the phone book and I’d listen. Amazing talent. Simply pure!

Her voice sounds even better live than in a studio-- such a talent!

My uncle passed away a month ago, and the song is exactly the person he was! RIP UNCLE MIKE! Keep hunting Mike I love u!

This Young lady has her own sound. She is Country to the Bone!! Love her music!!!

This literally brings tears to my eyes, it's so good. On the single, her singing sounds almost too good not to be edited, but she sings it just as well here, proving that she really is that good on her own. Absolutely incredible.

He had a Southern drawl like a red-bone hound Every song he sang was my favorite sound He'd be the last one off if the ship went down Kinda man it feels good to be around Kinda man it feels good to be around Had hair as white as a cotton field And he could spin you a story like a wagon wheel Never went nowhere without a rod and reel Lord I miss that man and I always will I miss that man and I always will He'd see through a lie like an old screen door He taught me how to hunt and how to love the Lord He carried a bible and a .44 And they just don't make 'em like that no more Said, "take what you've got and do the best you can Best thing you'll ever own is a piece of land" Y'all he knew his like the back of his hand He was something else, my old man He was something else, my old man He'd see through a lie like an old screen door He taught me how to hunt and how to love the Lord He carried a bible and a .44 And they just don't make 'em like that no more Saw him strum this thing every chance he could And he left it to me like he said he would If you ask me why it sounds so good It's 'cause I'm holdin' more than strings and wood I'm holdin' more than strings and wood He'd see through a lie like an old screen door He taught me how to hunt and how to love the Lord He carried a bible and a .44 And they just don't make 'em like that no more No they just don't make 'em like that no more

She is the most real performer I’ve ever seen…

Only one word to describe this. AMAZING!!!!

oh man that last verse should have stayed on the record.

I just found this. My chill bumps have chill bumps. I love it.

So cool to see an artist get that feed back from the crowd singing her song. Thats gotta be a feeling that is incredible.

Wow, her voice is angelic! I only say that about one other woman, Allison Krauss. Ashley earned a place on the mantle!

Holy shit. A good woman, who appreciates a good man. It's sad you don't see that now days.

Seems I'm often late to the party. I ain't heard this song before, but wow! I'm glad I finally have. -Baptist minister's grandson in Alabama...inherited my dad's Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum a few years ago right after he passed.

this is the only way I want my daughter to see me. Thank you

This lady makes you feel every word . There’s very few that can bring tears to my eyes. Wow

I love amazing songwriters. When I heard the crowd sing with it brought me to tears. I’m a new fan!

I was blowed away when she started singing!

BEST SONG EVER.... BROUGHT TEARS TO MY SISTERS AND I... SOUNDS JUST LIKE OUR OLD MAN.... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR STORY WITH US.

That last verse that was cut from record made me choke up. And it definitely shouldn't have been cut.

holy crap. I love real life and emotion and the amazing ways that artists can convey there love to the general population. This makes you feel like you are a part of of it but all you did is listen.

You go on right ahead and play it babygirl! God bless you Ashley McBryde! I'm a preachers daughter too! Love this song! AMEN sister! 😘😇🙏

Thank you for having the presence of mind to film this moment and share it with us.

She’s just Stunning....

Hell of a song Writer. She is Amazing . Keeping it Country 💜🎵🎤🎼

Seeing the man through his mistakes...God bless you Ashley. "Providence is endless Mercy is a mystery And fear is no good reason To believe in anything"--David Crowder

Joyous and brimming with courage..yeah and dignity and lovely-just lovely, thanks Ashley you funny and bring a huge hearty lift to my soul...my fave bit..'we're with each other'

Hell yeah Arkansas Girl! We are so proud of you!

Church of Christ. Brought back memories... Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night. Brought back pleasant memories but when I needed them, a week before I got drafted in 1969, I asked a C of C minister to marry me and my pregnant girlfriend. The minister refused maintaining that he had to ask the Elders. I remember getting up from the chair, stating, that, “No. He did not.” I ended up going to my Aunt ( Heaven forbid, a back sliding Baptist) who asked a Good Man named Palmer Watson, her minister, to perform the ceremony. He not only agreed but volunteered the church building free of charge. I was a young man not sure what to do but 51 years later I still remember his christianity. You all can make your own judgments about the Church of Christ in that instance. I ended up a decorated Vietnam Vet in those years but also had 3 kids who ended up decorated and w/ multiple college graduate degrees and military honors. Make your own judgments....

Never heard of you darlin, and now I'm in love!!!

Still got the 44 and Bibles, Praise our Fathers. That’s showshine sister, Thankyou !

Love love love this song. Ashley you Rock... what a gift. ❤️🔥💪😎✌️

Her face when the crowd started singing with her...wow! 😥

Grandma and grandpa (Gant), I miss y'all. Momma taught me what she thought I'd need and of course Aid put that song in me to stay Love y'all.

Pure, real, perfect imperfection of a real woman. ♥️

Absolutely beautiful, pure emotion from the soul. God bless this little gal. Thanks Ashley!

Haven't listened to one song by her that wasn't amazing! Very talented!! ❤️

Oh my goodness. This is my new favorite song. I love her voice. So pure and crystal clear. Love. Play. Repeat.

BRILLIANT line. "He could see through a lie like an old screen door". Christ almighty.

I think about my mom when I hear this song. My mom is the strongest person I’ve ever met even though I don’t treat her like that and even though I should. I’ve listened to this song a bunch but this is the first time I cried while listening. Ashley, your voice, your art, your storytelling, your heart, amazing.

Every now and then someone special comes along.. Ashley McBryde Brandi Carlile... Are pure Gold... Exceptional Greetings from Dublin Ireland brother and sisters We love a singer-songwriter HERE

My cousin just introduced me to this song. So many of your words resonate with my dad. We lost him 6 months ago today. I miss him so much. Thanks so much for your talent.

Ashley true country story teller. Pure sweet country song 🎵 ♥.

Touches my heart every time I listen to it.

This woman doesn’t realise how damn good she is, she’s the absolute full package!! Her voice is AMAZING and that from me is the fullest compliment cos I prefer the male voice in general to listen to. She’s amazing and I’d buy every one of her albums and can’t wait to see her live👍🏻

it's like ashley gave permission for the audience to join in...and you guys did great...gave me chills

Oh Ashley .. Bible & a .44 ... Wow. Daddy taught me how to hunt and how to Love the Lord. He had a Red 52 Silvertone Bigsby Gibson guitar. With his Name on the pick guard. Every time he picked it up the first chords stroked was to Either The House of New Orleans or Fulsome Prison blues. He drove me nuts.. He loved that guitar. My Daddy could sing and belt out tunes from Love songs, the Blues and of course some Rock and Roll. My Daddy is my Hero Worked hard in the Coal Mines of Southwestern Virginia . He was Injured severely in that hole in the ground.. But he Made it to Walk again. Age and those old injuries took him away from me Jan 17, 2005. It killed me to have to let go.. He has had More grand Children born since he left us... I Miss him Every day. I told dad years ago before he was ever injured.. Dad teach me how to play... He didn't have the time... I told him if I could Ever learn the notes Coming out of my finger tips would be seen in Colors so Bright it would Blind the Sun.. He just laughed.. Then he was gone. My oldest brother( NOT HIS SON) Stole the Guitar I was Promised would be me if anything were to happen to him. To make a long story short my brother took it pawned it I found out about it and gave my Mother HELL for it. She had in turn called my Brother that rushed to the pawn shop and pick it up and he sold it to some Random dude a friend of Mine Knew by Fate ! My friend told me... Then I was online talking to My Friend or so I thought but it was the random dude on my friends computer.... When he asked me what the relevance is to the name on the pick guard it was then I Knew that was NOT my friend. But after talking .. My Loving Husband went to meet the random guy and came home came in the Back door and placed it on My Bed... He then calls me into the bed room..... All I could do was CRYYYY... When I Opened it Like you say in a Lyric when you play your father's guitar it was like shaking his hand... When I Opened the Case and saw my daddy's name it was like I was being hugged so tight I passed out. I came too in tears of Joy. Of Love and flooded with so Many memories and the music he played would play over and over in my heart. You amazed me with thus song. My Daddy was a feisty 5'5" Red headed Blue eyed Nothin but Right Guy. I Love him ... I AM Proud to be his Only Princess .... Your song here Ashley is PRICELESS. 💜🎶🎤🎸✌

Shes great! She never forgot the Lord! What a wonderful musician!

Ohh My goodness Ashley McBride, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL song! You wrote and preformed this song SO AMAZINGLY WELL.... I have NO DOUBT your Dad is in Heaven smiling, and praising the Lord over your LOVELY & AMAZING talents! I loved this song Ashley & thank you for that AMAZING PERFORMANCE under God's & your Daddy's watchful eye ❤️ Thanks Again 🙏✝️🙋‍♀️❤️ PRAYERS & LOVE going up for all!!!!!

There are not many people in this world that you will see have this kind of talent.Go get’m girl. Can't wait to hear and see all you have to offer I'm just happy I was here in this world when you came along.🎸

I love her face when the crowd starts singing

Holding more then strings and wood.. Words can’t relay how much this means.

The love in this room has me in tears; every time I watch and listen, it get me in the feels❤️❤️

I cried so ugly watching this .. i was raised with the belt and the bible and can definitely relate .. absolutely beautiful

They dont make em like that no more. Songs truly from the heart, preformed with passion and filled with love.

Great video! I love that everyone knows this song, even across the pond!

Beautiful strong voice she has ! Love how she’s from Arkansas like I am also. We have some of the most genuine people here including her and I. Ashley I love your music keep it up !!!!

One of the most heartfelt and beautiful songs and delivery I've heard... got it on repeat right now. Changed my life tonight; one more day gone and one more night to wear like a rainbow wrapped around a low dark cloud that is fast moving away on the horizon. The light is shining down. Gracias, amiga!

Amen I wish I had story's like this I never knew my father. This touched me so deeply I had tears everywhere you nailed it Ashley

This is honestly one of the best songs i have ever heard reminds me of my old man to the T. Good job girl

Every thing that I heard her sing is now on my play list

She's awesome /& a helluva songwriter

What a wonderful lady. Beautiful song, with beautiful playing of a nice old Fender acoustic. It doesn’t get much better than that!

And why am I crying....

This is so beautiful. The story. The song. Her smile through the whole thing. And the crowd singing along.

I can not express how i feel as Ashley has sung such a touching song which touched and brought back memories very dear to my heart. i want to think about my father who has passed away. A god in my eyes and I miss him as does Ashley in her song about her father. So strong on her behalf to publicize her thoughts and I am touched by her honesty and I am so glad she has sung about it. She has nailed the lines in her song saying how she feels regarding her father and much respect. Ashley came out with the most meaningful line i have ever heard in my life, while listening live on You tube and other social media. Cause i am holding more than strings and wood.

My favorite song by you Ashley McBryde. Great musician..

So glad I grew up in the AME church no fear just love and teaching

This is real country! Love it!😍😍🇺🇸🇺🇸

I can NOT wait to see this woman live! I swear her and Jennifer Nettles are top 2 country women

Hits my soul listening to this song every time.

Good looking lady and she can sing too love the song and will be listening to more of her music

She is an angel not to many can just play and sing like that without all the modern technology

He showed a little girl How to be a man To help a neighbor Every time she can To keep a song in her heart Every now and then

Saw her and Luke Combs!!! GREAT NIGHT!!!

One of the best songs l have ever heard. You are the real deal, your songs are coming from your heart & memory. My dad wasn't a preacher but your song made me think of him. Very talented country song writer & singer you have the whole package as well & are a inspiration to us that are touched by your voice &talent.

I just love Ashley.. She is so beautiful not fake and her attitude is just awesome.. Everything she sings has meaning but this is my absolute favorite.. It reminds me of my grandpa..

I grew up listening to the ladies of country music. Her voice, lyrics and music take me back. She is pretty amazing.

My body involuntarily didn’t know what to do have chills or cry listening to this! You are blessed Mrs. McBryde!

This is so great

One of the best songs I've heard in a long time!! Hard to listen without crying😥 Love Love Love it💞 thank you!!

I love to watch her live videos because she always has a back story and it helps humanize her words that much more. I loved the live at Opry when she got choked up. Someone else remarked about her genuine truth. Sing your truth! Meeting Ashley is definitely on my bucket list. Amazing Lady. Have not heard anything that wasn't close to home. Thank you Ashley Mcbryde!

Thank you so much James for recording and posting this video. This was one of the most powerful concert moments I have ever attended, I was crying like a baby and re-watching it has brought it all back to me. Incredible 5 minutes.