- Hi Ashlyn, can you tell me a little bit about yourself, before you became a singer/songwriter?
Hi Danaille, Nice to meet you! Absolutely! I was born in Nashville, TN and grew up around music. My parents are both in the music industry and are extremely musical themselves, so it has always been a part of my life as well as my little brother’s. Early on while in school, I played sports competitively and even took dance and cheerleading but during my middle and high school years, that passion shifted towards music and I became more involved in that and even participated in school plays like Grease,Hairspray, etc.
- How did you become a fan of country music and when did you know you wanted a career in it?
Having parents involved in the music industry, I was raised on Country music so I have been a fan as long as I can remember. When I was about 14, I remember going to CMA Fest and had the opportunity to meet Taylor Swift (who was one of my favorites). The moment I met her and saw how down to earth and approachable she was yet also able to touch so many people with her music, doing what she loved to do, I knew that is what I wanted to do. Shortly after, that is when I wrote my first song. As I got older with demands of graduating high school and beginning college, I drifted away from my own music for a while questioning what I wanted to do with my life. During that time, I missed making music and knew that music was what I was supposed to do. I just think it is so amazing how one song can impact so many people on so many different levels.
- Who are some of your musical icons?
Taylor Swift, Hillary Scott, Kelsea Ballerini, Colbie Caillat, Sam Hunt, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Tomlin, Ben Rector, Thomas Rhett and most recently, Devin Dawson
- What is the story behind the title track of your EP, “Somethin’ Bout a Song?”
It’s a fun, lighthearted song that incorporates two of my favorite things, music and being in love. It is about falling in love all because of music and how a song was able to bring two people together. I believe that music is magical and has the power to do and make you feel a lot of different things.
- Where do you see your career in the next 5 to 10 years?
Definitely doing music! Hopefully, taking it to a whole new level and growing as an artist and a writer. My ultimate goal is to move people with my songs and to make a difference. I want to have the opportunity to help people though my music with whatever success I may achieve.
- Is there anything new coming up with your music for the rest of 2018?
LOTS more songs, to write, to record, to perform and to share with the world! I want to take my music to a whole new level and continue growing as an artist and a writer.
- If you could sing a duet with a famous singer/group who would it be and why?
That’s hard but probably Sam Hunt or Devin Dawson because I love their music and we are different enough that I think it would be really cool.
- What is one of your favorite quotes?
“I may not be where I intended go, but I am exactly where I was meant to be.” Honestly not even sure who said this. I found it on Pinterest years ago and it has stuck with me ever since!
- Is there anything else you would like to share?
I absolutely love hearing from all of my fans and answer every message that comes in to me. I would love for everyone who reads this to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter if you have not already and let me hear from you! Also, please visit my website at www.ashlyngrayce.com for the latest news, shows, etc. If you have not yet had the opportunity to check out my music, it is for sale at Apple Music, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, Google Playand many other retail outlets as well as through my website where physical copies can also be purchased.
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