Ashley McBryde Covers 77-Year-Old Music Icon's Song and Completely Nails Itoriginally appeared onParade. Country music artistAshley McBrydehas always had an inclination to do things her way. From her nearly full-coverage tattoos to fun and soulful music, McBryde has mastered what it means to stand on her own two legs as an artist. The Arkansas native has been working on building her career since 2006. It took 10 years, but when her 2016 EP was discovered by fellow artistEric Church, her career in country music really took off. Time and time again McBryde proved she's had the chops, but at the 2025 CMA Fest, she put her money where her mouth is with a gorgeous cover ofDon Henley's "Boys of Summer." So many attendees said her performance was the perfect way to kick off summer, and did the cover justice. "It's the perfect Summer song and she is the best one to cover it," proclaimed one fan. "This woman is an artist all around," boasted another. Related: Ashley McBryde Continues Her Stellar Rise—Get to Know the Country Superstar Henley's 1984 song has been covered by dozens of artists, most notably byThe Atarisin 2003. The founding Eagles member got unlikely help from one of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers Mike Campbell after Petty rejected the song due to the heavy use of synthesizers, according toAmerican Songwriter. McBryde is making her way around the U.S. with some notable tour dates this summer following her CMA Fest performance. She's scheduled from June in Biloxi, Mississippi and ends in Ivins, Utah by November. Known to slip a cover or two into her shows, fans may have a chance of catching this in person. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Ashley McBryde Covers 77-Year-Old Music Icon's Song and Completely Nails Itfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 11, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
