The 2017 album Girl Going Nowhere produced the single "A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega" and received a Grammy nomination.

[3] McBryde co-wrote the song with Jessi Alexander and Connie Harrington, who also drew inspiration from female figures in their lives.

"[5] MusicRow magazine's Robert K. Oermann also gave it a positive review when commenting on the March 2023 single releases.

[6] Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave an "A" rating and commented, "'Light On in the Kitchen' captures how parenting doesn’t end when we reach adulthood.

While immediately believing the song could be a commercial success, he chose to avoid making it "radio friendly" as well.

[10] The video opens with McBryde sitting in her childhood bedroom, before later moving to the kitchen area, where mother-daughter interactions are depicted behind her.

It also features footage of old home movies shown on a projector screen and the singer performing with her band.