“ At the ripe , old age of 18 , official CMT [ Country Music Television ] artist Ashley Wineland is firmly planted to her roots , but shooting for the stars .”
~ Unknown
With her single , “ No Prince Charming ,” under her belt and another in production , Ms . Wineland recently signed with Nashville Artist Management ( NAM ), a Music Row agency that is overseen by TJ Cates and Jill Santibanez , who are also the hosts of the television show Nashville Entertainment Weekly . Ashley ’ s critically-acclaimed debut CD , Family Business , features some of her original compositions and garnered significant airplay on radio stations worldwide . However , it was her live performances and engaging stage presence that caught the attention of the music industry and some significant endorsements . Ashley was named the very first Alvarez Breakthrough Artist , with Corral Boots soon following and signing her as one of their celebrity spokespeople . Apparently , NAM recognizes something in Ashley , and I can see why . Her much-anticipated next single , “ She ’ s Gone ,” is the story of a girl in a relationship who realizes that she wants to explore more in life . This song is scheduled for a late September or early October release , and it will be a single for her next album , which is not yet titled .
After listening to Ms . Wineland ’ s music and chatting with her , I quickly realized the maturity and focus she places in her craft . It was assuming of me to think that she came out of the womb belting out a cover of a Patsy Cline classic . So , I stand corrected . Ashley stated that her interest in music began in middle school at age 13 , while playing the trumpet and singing . So , I am thinking , “ What ? You ’ re only five years into this Country music journey , and you have accomplished what ?” I know what you ’ re thinking … Let ’ s get this story started .
Ashley was born in March of 1998 and raised in Glendale , Arizona , where she currently resides with her family , also known as Team Wineland . Ashley ’ s team consists of her supporting father ( Brent ), cautious mother ( Kim ), motivating , younger brother ( Jacob ), diligent publicist ( Kiki ), and of course , her band . In a very competitive music industry , this DIY team has successfully created a huge social media following .
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