Meet Ashley Barron of Downtown Nashville

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Barron.

Hi ashley, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Emerging on the country music scene, Ashley Barron showcases her uniquely powerful and gritty vocals during every performance. Inspired by strong women in country music like Miranda Lambert and Loretta Lynn, Barron incorporates her life experience into her songwriting to create passionate and relatable music that embodies loss, heartbreak, betrayal, and the occasional crazy night out with the girls.

She’s come a long way from singing in her bedroom and participating in high school choir and music lessons in her hometown of Sacramento, California. After declining acceptance into the University of Arizona, she chose to pursue her dream—a career in country music—and vigorously began recording and performing. When it comes to her fans, Barron is an open book. In her music and as a writer, she is committed to being vulnerable and sharing her story, regardless of how painful. “I was taught to never give up, and if I can help someone push through a rough time, then I’m sharing my story.”

Ashley’s first single, “It Might Get Loud”, came out in 2017 when she was 23 years old. In 2019, she released “Wrote a Song About It.” The following year, her single “Beer in a Bar” received critical acclaim and topped the Billboard chart at #37. Her next single, “The Wind”, a hope-filled anthem that embodies the spirit of a strong woman who preserves regardless of the circumstances, debuted on the Billboard chart at #59 and was the second song added on country radio, eventually making its way to #37. Her single, “Let Me Go”, was most added to the Top 30 on the Music Row singles chart.

Barron worked with the executive producer of Rascel 3 Creative, Jimmy Lynch, on her music video for “Let Me Go,” which played nationwide on TCN, Music Choice, and GAC. Released in September 2021, Barron’s self-titled album reached over a million streams in the first month. In December 2022, Barron released an original Christmas song, “Walmart Cart Christmas”, which had more than 300 spins and was played on 40+ radio stations. During the summer of 2021, Barron had the opportunity to tour with and open for the legendary T. Graham Brown. She has also opened for other artists, including Dylan Scott, Maddie & Tae, Tyler Farr, and Craig Campbell.

In 2021, the National Scleroderma Foundation named recording artist Ashley Barron as their official celebrity ambassador. Barron was diagnosed with scleroderma at age five. At that time, her family had never heard of the disease, a common experience with scleroderma, a rare disease that only affects 300,000 Americans. Tragically, Barron lost her mother, Carol Barron, to scleroderma in October 2020. Her mother was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis only four months before her death.

Now, as Celebrity Ambassador, Barron is working to represent the organization and increase awareness of scleroderma in her performances as she travels throughout the country. In 2022, Barron had the privilege of speaking at their leadership conference and sharing her story with major donors and medical professionals. She is honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the National Scleroderma Foundation and bring awareness to a disease that doesn’t have a cure yet!

In the summer of 2023 Ashley hit the road with Chad Brock. Barron recently released her 7th single to country radio, “Blaze A Trail”, which landed on Music Row’s Country Breakout Radio Chart and is a song about being unstoppable and going after your dreams.

In October 2024, Ashley Barron released her highly anticipated album, Checkmate. This album marks a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her evolution as an artist and her ability to blend raw emotion with powerful storytelling. With its dynamic mix of country and rock influences, Checkmate offers listeners a heartfelt exploration of love, resilience, and personal growth. Each track reflects Barron’s authentic voice and knack for connecting deeply with her audience, solidifying her place as one of the most compelling rising stars in country music today.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When you want something so bad, you’re bound to hit a few speed bumps. This kind of career is ever changing so I try to learn from every situation along the way.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a country music artist. My biggest mission through my music is to help others not feel alone. I believe music is powerful and can bring people together. That’s why I love performing on stage. I was diagnosed with a rare auto immune disease at 6 years old called scleroderma. I also lost my mother to this disease. I am now their ambassador and I’m honored to help raise awareness along side them.

Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
I love performing on stage. I’ve been so blessed to find an amazing group of very talented musicians to play with me and they have become family. I love seeing people’s faces light up and all their worries go out the door when we start playing.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.ashleybarronofficial.com/
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