Country music star Ashley McBryde just hit a major milestone—and she’s doing it with grit, grace, and gratitude.
In a deeply personal post to fans, McBryde revealed she’s officially three years sober, sharing the emotional journey with a series of photos: hiking with friends, soaking in the serenity of waterfalls, and proudly holding a sobriety coin stamped with “Three Years.”
The “Light On in the Kitchen” singer didn’t hold back in her caption. She reflected on the moment that changed everything—the final drink, the breakdown, the intervention, and ultimately, the decision that saved her life. “Today marks 3 years. Since my last drink. My last time being ‘that guy’ in my social and professional circles,” she wrote. “Gratitude is the guiding light today. Grief is okay.”
McBryde made it clear: sobriety hasn’t just given her clarity—it’s helped her come home to herself. “A version of me had to die off so I could become myself,” she said. “I have love for her and every other version of me that had to exist so I could stand by this waterfall today.”
It’s a bold and beautiful shift from the days when she embodied the “whiskey-drinking badass” persona—a label she’s since redefined. In a 2023 interview, McBryde shared that she initially kept her sobriety private. “All people are gonna do is just wait for you to screw up,” she said. “I did it for me. I didn’t do it for social media.”
But fans have watched the transformation unfold. Earlier this year, she hit 1,000 days without alcohol. Now, at the three-year mark, she’s opening up with words of encouragement for anyone facing a similar battle. “If you’re struggling, reach out. You aren’t alone and don’t have to be. You’re gonna be delighted at how many of us there are. I love you, keep going.”
McBryde’s message is raw, real, and resonates deeply—not just with country fans, but with anyone who’s ever tried to claw their way out of something heavy. Her celebration wasn’t a red-carpet event or a glitzy bash. It was a quiet, powerful reconnection with nature. Just her, some close friends, and a coin that marks a battle won—one day at a time.
Ashley McBryde isn’t just singing about resilience. She’s living it.
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