Surviving The Music Industry

Terry McBride in his growing up years was one of the most sought-after bass players in the local Austin music scene. After auditioning in his father's band, his career was proven more so with other Texas collaborations like Lee Roy Parnell, Bill Carter and the Blame, Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Johnny Duncan, Rosie Flores, and Delbert McClinton would soon follow. As one does eventually, songs become of interest. A meeting with Jody Williams, former BMI Vice President of Creative, and MCA President Tony Brown would soon discover and start the 1990's legacy of McBride and The Ride. Songs like "Sacred Ground" a #1 Single in 1992 surely would have locked in their success but such is the ride a quick one, the demise came from a surprising angle. A near-death experience, on and off the wagon, and co-writes and cuts with Brooks and Dunn. Terry shares that there is no feeling than the cut of a song and to live in sobriety is a life worth living for these days. Celebrating more than a decade sober, he's releasing his latest p