Ashley McBryde Honors Pam Tillis With Powerful Cover Of “Maybe It Was Memphis”
on Jan 10, 2024 • Updated Mar 15, 2024
Ashley McBryde Performs Pam Tillis Hit “Maybe It Was Memphis” During CMT’s Summer Sessions
Ashley McBryde paid tribute to the great Pam Tillis with a performance on CMT’s Summer Sessions series. CMT describes Summer Sessions as such:
“Country music’s hottest stars deliver the perfect soundtrack for your summer as they debut new songs and reprise old classics live by the lake at Southall in Franklin, TN.“
In addition to McBryde, other Summer Sessions performers include Lee Brice, Tanya Tucker, Chris Janson, Jordan Davis, and Breland.
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“Maybe It Was Memphis” Is Viewed As Pam’s Signature Song
Tillis recorded “Maybe It Was Memphis” twice. Her first recording was in 1980. But her second, and most popular recording, debuted in 1991.
The song reached the third spot on the Hot Country Songs chart in the U.S. and the fourth on Canada’s country chart. Today, many consider “Maybe It Was Memphis” to be Tillis’ signature song.
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Hear Ashley McBryde Perform Her Tribute To Pam Tillis
Several artists have covered “Maybe It Was Memphis” over the years.
Voice winner Danielle Bradbery famously performed the song on the show in 2013. Her version reached the 25th spot on the Hot Country Songs chart. Artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Alaina, and Grace West also covered the song.
Now, McBryde can add her name to that list with her Summer Sessions cover. Her rendition of “Maybe It Was Memphis” was powerful and country to the core.
People commenting on the Facebook video of McBryde’s performance wrote:
“Love her voice!! She nailed the rendition of that song!!”
“Strong rendition – REALLY enjoyed this.”
“This is phenomenal!! Awesome job Ashley McBryde!!!”
“Get it girl! Amazing voice! Rock on Ashley! She is so good!”
“She sounds great on that song!”
“Amazing….Beautiful…County … can it get any better…”
Go ahead and check out the video below to hear Ashley McBryde’s cover of “Maybe It Was Memphis.” She made Pam Tillis proud with this performance!
