Ashley McBryde Releases 'Wild' Video for 'Lines in the Carpet'

The music video depicts an unhappy family trapped in a car, reflecting the song's themes of feeling contained and overlooked.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:45pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled, glittering piece of red velvet fabric, using dramatic lighting to create a luxurious yet confined visual metaphor.The music video for Ashley McBryde's 'Lines in the Carpet' uses a confined, high-fashion aesthetic to visually capture the song's themes of feeling trapped in an unhappy relationship.Today in Nashville

Country singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde has released the music video for her new track 'Lines in the Carpet,' which depicts an unhappy family stuck in a car together. While McBryde didn't write the song, she says the lyrics resonate with many women she knows who feel 'contained' and 'caged' in their relationships. The video is a preview of McBryde's upcoming fifth album 'Wild,' which she says is about 'getting back in touch with the Wild within.'

Why it matters

The 'Lines in the Carpet' video provides a visual representation of the song's themes of feeling trapped and unheard in a relationship, which McBryde says reflects the experiences of many women. As she prepares to release her next album exploring the idea of embracing one's 'Wild' side, the video offers a glimpse into the emotional journey she's exploring through her music.

The details

In the music video, McBryde is shown trapped in the backseat of a car with an unhappy family, singing lyrics like 'She keeps pushing that Dyson everyday all over again/ And he'll come home from work tonight and walk all over them.' While McBryde didn't write the song, she says the lyrics resonate with many women she knows who feel 'contained' and 'caged' in their relationships with oblivious partners.

  • The 'Lines in the Carpet' video was released on April 17, 2026.
  • McBryde's upcoming fifth album 'Wild' is set to drop on May 8, 2026.

The players

Ashley McBryde

A country singer-songwriter who is preparing to release her fifth studio album 'Wild,' which she says is about 'getting back in touch with the Wild within.'

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What they’re saying

“'I see so many women I know in this song. There's no promise in the lyrics that things are going to change or get better—it just stays with that feeling of being contained, and knowing that the person you're with is completely oblivious to everything you're feeling.'”

— Ashley McBryde, Country Singer-Songwriter

“'This record is about getting back in touch with the Wild within. I think part of that means taking a good long look at what keeps us caged.'”

— Ashley McBryde, Country Singer-Songwriter

What’s next

McBryde will wrap up her 2026 Redemption Residency at Chief's in Nashville on Friday and Saturday with a show titled 'Mixed Tape from the Mixed Up Years,' featuring deep cuts and covers.

The takeaway

Ashley McBryde's 'Lines in the Carpet' video provides a powerful visual representation of the song's themes of feeling trapped and unheard in a relationship, which she says reflect the experiences of many women. As she prepares to explore the idea of embracing one's 'Wild' side on her upcoming album, the video offers a glimpse into the emotional journey she's capturing through her music.