Ashley McBryde Is Launching a Bar Inside Eric Church’s Nashville Venue

Ashley McBryde is adding her name to the star bars in downtown Nashville, starting Aug. 28. The Grammy winner will open bar and entertainment venue Redemption Bar, located on the fifth floor of Eric Church‘s six-story Chief’s venue.

“When the opportunity to make my mark on Broadway came, I knew I wanted to create a space that champions what’s made a difference in my life — a space that lifts up the brushed aside, and makes sure everyone feels welcome,” McBryde said in a statement.

“Redemption is a great place to start a conversation,” she continued. “A spot with incredible drinks of all kinds that are as well crafted and thought out as the songs you’re hearing from the vagabonds, drifters, and dreamers that make this music city, Music City.”

Inspired by her own three-year journey of sobriety, Redemption Bar will feature a zero-proof cocktail menu, with each taking its name from various song lyrics. Of the beverages — which will include alcoholic drinks — the artist noted in her statement that they’re as “well crafted and thought out as the songs you’re hearing from the vagabonds, drifters and dreamers that make this music city, Music City.”

Given that McBryde’s songwriting prowess has been front and center on her career-propelling songs such as “Girl Goin’ Nowhere,” Redemption Bar will also feature rising musical talent and songwriters who prefer to perform their own music over cover songs.

Opening her own spot inside of Church’s venue is natural partnership, given the longtime artistic camaraderie between the two artists. Back in 2017, Church welcomed McBryde to perform her song “Bible and a .44” at one of his shows. Two years later, they performed “The Snake” together at the ACM Awards. In 2021, Church joined McBryde during her run of headlining shows at the Ryman Auditorium to perform a version of The Allman Brothers Band’s “Midnight Rider.”

Check out McBryde’s announcement below: