Ashley McBryde Makes Space For Sobriety and Storytelling On Broadway With Redemption Bar

Ashley McBryde is bringing her journey with sobriety to Broadway through Redemption Bar, a bold, one-of-a-kind venue inspired by her personal path to healing. The space is designed to be a supportive, judgment-free zone that celebrates honest storytelling, meaningful connection, and the real stories brought to life in the heart of Nashville.

Starting on August 28th, Redemption Bar will open its doors on the fifth floor of Eric Church’s six-story flagship venue, Chief’s. This establishment has partnered with McBryde to unveil the unique concert venue.

The bar will offer something different than anywhere else on lower Broadway with its zero-proof cocktail menu that features delicious drinks that each tell their own story as they were inspired by lyrics helped McBryde through her darkest days. While traditional drinks are still available, the spotlight is on the creative, inclusive options that don’t require alcohol to feel celebratory.

“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 says.

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Back in June, the “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs” singer celebrated another milestone in her sobriety journey as she marked three years without alcohol. Now, she’s making sure anyone on a similar journey can enjoy thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic drinks the same as anyone else would while socializing at a traditional bar.

“As someone who is three years sober, the typical response to ‘do you have anything Non-Alcoholic?’ is either ‘why did you come to a bar if you aren’t gonna drink?’ or ‘you can have soda water and a lime I guess.’ Some of my favorite places to socialize became wildly unaccommodating when the only thing that changed was what was in my cup,” McBryde shared with Rolling Stone. “It was vital that I create a space where notdrinking is the forethought – normalized. You can get alcohol drinks in Redemption too, because everyone is welcome.”

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Along with the delicious drink menu, fans can also experience the bar’s stage, which is expected to offer a platform for emerging acts to showcase their passion for storytelling through their original songs.

“Songwriters are the backbone of this community,” she continues, “and it’s important to me to create a place for all the tourists on lower Broadway to experience original music from some of the people who are keeping dreams alive in this town.”

The idea to open the bar inside Chief’s also stems from the friendship that has developed between McBryde and Church. These two artists are both known for forging their own paths through honesty, grit, and a fearless commitment to doing things differently, making it the perfect place to combine their one-of-a-kind creativity where others will hopefully feel inspired to do the same.

“Redemption is a great place to start a conversation,” McBryde beams. “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.”

Redemption Bar offers a fresh take on the Broadway experience with its inclusive menu and direct focus on the music. Customers can get the first taste of the new bar and venue when it opens its doors on August 28.