Press Fanatic Magazine September 2015 | Page 53

Afton is a Country-Pop 17-year old singer / songwriter / guitarist from Seabeck, Washington. She learned to play the guitar when she was 11 years old and wrote her first song when she was 12. She has performed at various venues throughout Washington State as well as venues in California and Nashville. She is an honor student and also enjoys hanging out with friends and family and having as much fun as possible! Afton Prater recently released a 6 song EP, called ‘I Want a Truck’. ‘I Want a Truck’, is a Nashville produced, energetic upbeat mix of pop and country music that is a must listen for pop and country music lovers. Sunset Chevrolet/Trucks ( Seattle area) is partnering/promoting Afton and will be using the fun catchy song, I Want a Truck, for advertising on television and radio throughout Western Washington. Her debut EP, ‘Stay With Me,’ is great collection of self-written songs that has made waves in the teen and Top 40 market, while still embracing a songwriter soul and maturity. Afton won Best Country Songwriter and Best Teen Songwriter at the 2013 Indie Music Channel Songwriter Awards and received awards for Best Female Teen Artist and Best Teen Album (Stay with Me), in the 2014 Indie Music Channel Annual Awards Ceremony and her Nashville producer, Sean Giovanni was voted Producer of the Year and Best Country Producer for his work with Afton’s music. ‘Stay with Me’ has received outstanding reviews and amazing radio support. The first single, ‘Forever With You,’ shot to #1 on the popular The Radio Café Indie Music Countdown where it remained for several weeks.

Afton Prater