Ashley McBryde has officially released a studio version of her longtime fan-favorite track, “Rattlesnake Preacher,” produced by John Osborne. McBryde pays tribute to an old friend on the song, written by her late collaborator and pal Randall Clay, who died 2018.

McBryde wrote on her socials: “This one is for you. Rattlesnake Preacher. I’ve written nearly every song on all my records, so when I cut one I didn’t write, it means something. Randall was part of a group of songwriters that helped me write some of the most formative songs of my career, and his songs will always find a home with me to continue his legacy.”

Rattlesnake Preacher has been a staple of McBryde’s live shows for years and is finally being recorded in response to persistent fan demand.  Ashley shares: “‘Rattlesnake Preacher’ has been a staple in our live show since the bar days, and we’ve constantly been asked by fans when it’ll make it onto a record. As we were gearing up for my second year of co-hosting CMA Fest, it felt like the perfect time to finally get this one out there. It’s my way of saying thank you to the fans who have shown up, listened, and gave this song life long before it was ever recorded.”

Stream ‘Rattlesnake Preacher’- HERE.

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