LeAnn Rimes + Ashley McBryde Group for Electrifying Duet on ‘CMT Crossroads’

LeAnn Rimes was joined by Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton and Brandy Clark on an episode of CMT Crossroads on Thursday night time (April 14). The singers joined Rimes to honor her storied profession, and every artist carried out considered one of Rimes’ hits together with her.

In an particularly spirited efficiency, McBryde joined Rimes for her 2007 single, “Nothin’ Higher to Do.” Earlier than McBryde joined the stage, nonetheless, Rimes gave a nod to her first-ever single, “Blue,” which she launched in 1996. Rimes sang the primary verse of the traditional country-influenced music whereas lonely guitar accompanied her. After belting out a verse of the heartbreak tune, the band turned up the tempo and transitioned to the sassy “Nothin’ Higher to Do.”

McBryde got here to the stage to kick off the raucous tune, singing the primary verse a couple of wild, youthful summer season day. Rimes then continued into the second verse, and the 2 joined collectively for the refrain and the remainder of the music. The artists showcased their robust voices all through the performances whereas the band supplied upbeat instrumentation.

Different CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & Buddies performances embrace Pearce and McBryde singing “One Method Ticket (As a result of I Can),” Pearce collaborating with Rimes on “Most likely Would not Be This Method,” Guyton performing “I Want You” with Rimes, and Clark singing “Swingin'” with the singer.

The Crossroads efficiency comes one week after Rimes introduced her new studio album, God’s Work, which is due out on Sept. 16. The undertaking options 12 tracks, together with collaborations with Guyton, Ziggy Marley, Aloe Blacc and extra. Rimes can even set off on her The Story…So Far Tour on Could 13 in Mashantucket, Conn. It’s going to run by means of July 24, when it wraps up in San Francisco, Calif.