What If We Don't
| "What If We Don't" | ||||
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| Single by Ashley McBryde | ||||
| from the album Wild | ||||
| Released | February 23, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | Pine Box Studio | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Nashville | |||
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| Producer | John Osborne | |||
| Ashley McBryde singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "What If We Don't" on YouTube | ||||
"What If We Don't" is a song recorded by American country music artist Ashley McBryde. It was released to country music radio on February 23, 2026, as the lead single from her forthcoming fifth studio album Wild.[1][2]
Content
McBryde co-wrote the song with Terri Jo Box and Randall Clay. The song's idea came to them while sitting around a firepit on a back porch and "reminiscing on all the moments that [they] could've made a different choice and wondering if [they] should've," with McBryde saying: "It's about the leaps of faith that you do or don't take, and having to learn to live with those consequences either way".[1]
Originally recorded for her 2016 EP, Jalopies & Expensive Guitars, which she released independently, McBryde decided to re-record the song ten years later.[3] It was recorded at Pine Box Studio in Nashville, with John Osborne of Brothers Osborne producing the track.[4]
Music video
The music video for "What If We Don't" premiered alongside its digital release on January 23, 2026.[5]
Commercial performance
"What If We Don't" was the most-added song at country radio, receiving adds on 75 stations upon release,[6] making it the biggest first week for any of McBryde's singles to date.[7] It debuted at number 54 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated March 14, 2026.[8]
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor)[9] | 15 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 48 |
References
- ^ a b Buddy Iahn (January 13, 2026). "Ashley McBryde announces 'What If We Don't'". The Music Universe. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ "Country Aircheck Weekly February 17, 2026, Issue 999" (PDF). Country Aircheck. February 17, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ Casey Young (January 14, 2026). "Ashley McBryde Announces First Single From Forthcoming Album, "What If We Don't" – And It Might Sound Familiar To Longtime Fans". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ "What If We Don't – Ashley McBryde". Ashley McBryde. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ "Ashley McBryde - What If We Don't (Official Music Video)". YouTube. January 23, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ "This Week's Adds". Country Aircheck. February 23, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ Ashley McBryde (February 23, 2026). ""What If We Don't" is the #1 most added song at country radio. That's because of YOU. Every single one of you reading this. Thank you for listening, requesting, adding, and believing in this one !". Instagram. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ "This week on the UK Country Radio Airplay Chart:". Absolute Radio Country. March 1, 2026.
- ^ "Ashley McBryde Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2026.