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Ashley Monroe



KNOXVILLE, Tennessee
United States

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Member Since2/3/2006
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It seemed like I always knew music. I can remember being three years old and getting my first microphone and guitar and singing Dolly Parton’s "Why’d ya come in here lookin’ like that" for everybody at my birthday party! AND I remember what I was wearing … that’s one thing about me, I remember what I was wearing at pretty much every important event in my life ..funny.

Most of my family lived on the same road in Knoxville … up the hill from our house was Mamaw and my aunts, uncles and cousins all up and down the road. I was so blessed to have such an amazing childhood … homemade biscuits and gravy every Saturday morning at Mamaw’s … a brother who let me tag along with him and his friends, and wonderful parents who taught me how to love.

When I was around ten I sang at church for the first time!! That’s when I realized I not only loved to sing for people, but that I had a gift given to me from God that I needed to use. I got the chance to sing nightly in a Country review show for almost a year in Pigeon Forge TN when I was 12. Everything seemed so perfect.

Then, when I was 13 my dad got sick and passed away. It happened so quickly. That was my first taste of how hard life can be. He was truly my best friend.. still is. I started writing songs after going through that experience. I didn’t have any idea how people could make a living by writing songs … I didn’t really technically know HOW to write songs ... I just knew that my heart was broken and the only way to ease the pain was to write a song about it.

Two tough years passed and I told mama "Let’s go.. let’s move to Nashville!" …. And soon after, Mom and I made the big move. I met lots of great writers early on and they taught me so much about writing songs. Wrensong Music Publishing gave me a home as a writer and their belief helped me find my way as a singer/songwriter. I got the opportunity to play for Sony Records when I was only 17… and a few months later I got a record deal!!

The people at Sony helped me make a record I was, and still am, very proud of. Just as we were releasing the first single and video, Sony and BMG merged companies and I woke up one day to find out that most of the people I had worked with at Sony were no longer part of my world. The new company had a different vision for me as an artist and we both tried hard to make it work. They were great people but in the end it just wasn’t right for either of us. I’m not sure the CD I made will ever see the light of day but I’ve learned that in the music business, sometimes that’s just the way it goes.

During the time I was with Sony and BMG I continued to write and write and write. Other artists started to record my songs and I’m very proud and excited to have just gotten a double platinum award for a song that I co-wrote for Carrie Underwood’s new album called “Flat On The Floor”. Nora Jones recorded another one called “It’s Not You It’s Me”. Its so exciting to hear other artists perform my songs !

So… here I am.. I’ve seen a lot of highs and lows but the songwriting keeps me steady ! Writing at least one song a day seems to get all the "stuff" out of my head. I still have the same music in my soul I have had for as long as I can remember, and I’ll keep making the music that touches me and that I hope touches others for the rest of my life.


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Vince Smith

Vince Smith



Jul 16 2010 3:37 PM

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Ashley L



Jul 16 2010 3:36 PM

Thanks for the add
Miranda Lee Richards

Miranda Lee Richards



Jul 16 2010 3:36 PM

"Has Anybody Ever Told You" is a classic. What a beautiful vocal!
Mike Lewis

Mike Lewis



Jul 16 2010 3:36 PM

Just stopping in to say hi.... Stop in and check out my music sometime..... Have a great day.....God bless
INFAMOUS SKEPTIC

Pete Figueroa



Jul 16 2010 3:36 PM

I read ur profile ms. Monroe and I was so happy to read that there is someone out there who really gets how constructive it can be to write songs-peace of mind is a beautiful thing-
Gitte

Gitte



Jun 17 2010 6:22 PM

Thank you so much for adding me!
I really like your songs!!!
I wish you all the best and good luck!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Best wishes,
Gitte
Shea Cleveland

Shea Cleveland
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May 27 2010 1:49 PM

I've missed u darlin...keep me posted on your new stuff!!
Angie:

Angie:



May 27 2010 1:49 PM

Hi, Sweet Ashley

I am so happy to know that you are still making great music.

I am happy that you have your own label too. I faught for you at Sony and it was a pleasure working on your first single while I was there.

Best wishes,

Angie
Angie:

Angie:



May 27 2010 1:49 PM

Hey, Ashley

I listened to "Satisfied at least a thousand times while I was preparing your material to be shipped off or I had to hand deliver it.

I had a great time and I miss it. I hope to work with you again. You have such a great voice. Stay strong Ashley.

Angela
Sean Gasaway Music

Sean Gasaway Music



May 27 2010 1:49 PM

You sound great Ashley, thanks for the add!
Sean
The Official Page of Justin

The Official Page of Justin



May 27 2010 1:48 PM

Hey Ashley! Do you have any plans on touring with anyone this year, maybe coming to ohio again? Just wondering... Hope all is well keep up the good work. - Justin
Joelle Maddyson

Joelle Maddyson



May 27 2010 1:48 PM

Dear Miss Monroe-


My name is Joelle Maddyson. I am a local Nashville singer/songwriter/pianist. I have just been invited to play The Hard Rock Cafe's Reverb Room in Downtown Nashville. I would love to have a headliner with more of a draw than I am able to provide. I would love to open for you, as I absolutely love your music and am hugely impressed by your career as a songwriter. I truly hope you'll consider this show because I would be more than honored to share a stage with you. I would be more than happy to audition for you as well.

Also, the date would be July 29th....right in the middle of the tourist season!!

Please let me know if this is something you might consider. It would mean so much to me :]

Thank you for your time!!


Joelle Maddyson

P.S. So sorry to leave this in your comment section, but your message section is disabled :] I hope you don't mind!!
Jonny Jaxn

Jonny Jaxn



May 27 2010 1:47 PM

you are amazing.
Steve

Steve



May 27 2010 1:47 PM

Hi, Ash! I just wanted to stop by and listen. You have such an amazingly beautiful voice. I love to hear you sing. I hope all is well. Have a wonderful week and God bless!

Steve
*L@L@*

Marla Tsinajinnie



May 27 2010 1:47 PM

Hey Ashley Monroe i put u has my friend and i was listening 2 ur music video and i love ur song so much.....Keep n touch....Love Marla T....
*Loyal*The Best Daughters mama*

Ela Trevino



May 27 2010 1:47 PM

hey..I write music too...tht s my passion..keep it up!
Jarrett

Jarrett



May 27 2010 1:47 PM

Dropping By to say HI!!
Hope is all well with you..
Your friend,
Jarrett
Ashley and Adam!

Ashley Carroll



May 27 2010 1:47 PM

Ashley i really love your "I dont want to" song
i wish it was on your myspace......
*Loyal*The Best Daughters mama*

Ela Trevino



May 27 2010 1:46 PM

love ya gurl
Matt

Matt McCumber



May 27 2010 1:46 PM

can anyone tell me how to get the song I Dont Want to? It's obviously not on i tunes??? Thanks


Blazin' Mel

Mel Prisella



May 27 2010 1:46 PM

Hey there Ashley... Great to be on your page & thanks for the add!

Take care & God bless!

Mel
Andy

Andy



Mar 12 2010 4:42 PM

Eleanor Levin on BBC Radio Lanacashire ( Sun 7 March) played 2 more songs yesterday 'Satisfied' & 'Hank's Cadillac' . Regarding the latter Eleanor said " what a beautiful song it is".
MARIJUANA MUSIC AWARDS

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Mar 12 2010 4:42 PM

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Mar 12 2010 4:42 PM

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Andy



Mar 6 2010 5:23 PM

'Let Me Down Again' was played last night on Marie Crichton's Country Show on BBC Radio Shropshire described by Marie as: " Lovely lovely song absolutely wonderful "
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