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Seamlessly amazing fans with the unparallel energy of his live shows and his honky-tonk country sound, Jared Ashley has been packing them in every weekend for more than three years at Nashvilles World Famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge performing with the Dirty South Band. A long list of well-known recording artists and musicians have frequently jammed with Ashley on the stage of the famed Lounge including Merle Haggard, ZZ Top, Blues Traveler, Toby Keith, Joe Nichols and Tracy Lawrence, to name a few.

Born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on May 16, 1976, Jared relocated to Newnan, Georgia at age three where he spent most of his childhood. At barely five years of age, Jared received his first guitar for Christmas. The gift, which sported a picture of Mickey Mouse, quickly became his favorite toy. When Jared was in the 10th grade, his family returned to Hobbs and Jared found himself honing his skills playing guitar and writing music in his spare time.

After graduation from high school, Jared joined the US Navy where he served for four years in Yokosuka, Japan. Following his dream to play music, the charismatic, handsome sailor played weekend gigs at George's Country Bar in the Honchu District of Yokosuka playing acoustic shows for the Japanese locals and military personel. While in the Navy, Jared also played two Persian Gulf DOD tours for over 20,000 military personnel and toured in more than ten countries around the world.

While in Japan, Ashley met a friend who became extremely interested in his music and offered to introduce him to his grandfather. With fate working Ashley's way, the young man's grandfather, Everett Zinn, was well known in the music business in Nashville and had helped many a rising star, including George Strait. Everett heard a demo of Jared and asked him to come to Nashville to meet a partner of his named Howard Fields, who at the time managed the talented Rebecca Lynn Howard

With only one year left in the Navy, Jared planned a trip to Nashville to meet Fields and Zinn. After the meeting, Fields sent him off with advice that would change the country singer's life. Following his advice, and after completing his Navy career, Jared made the big move to Nashville. Once in Nashville, Jared picked up the house gig at the World Famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge and signed a management deal with ZinnFields Managment that lasted nearly five years.

Jared eventually caught the eye of Doug Johnson, former president of Giant Records and currently the head of A&R for Curb Records. Impressed and supportive, Johnson took Jared into the studio and cut four songs. Later, Jared recorded a four-song demo which included the infectious The Next Glass. The impressive ballad that became a listener favorite on one of Nashvilles top radio stations, WSM FM, and is quickly creating a buzz about the new artist throughout the music industry. Jared then inked a developmental deal with RCA Records to go into the studio with renowned record producer, Buddy Cannon and Joe Scaiff.

Jared and the Dirty South Band have been called the top country/southern rock band on the SEC college circuit playing at universities all over the South. Jared also caught the eye of a Hollywood casting director who spotted him performing at Tootsies and subsequently flew him to Los Angeles where producers of the popular ABC network series, The Bachelor, Jared considered amongst four finalists for their Fall 05 season. In addition, Jared was recently chosen by one of Atlantas top advertising firms to represent Am South Bank in their regional marketing efforts.

Thanks to season 4 of Nashville Star, this year has been a great one! Jared was awarded the key to the city in his home town of Hobbs New Mexico and also the Mayor proclaimed April 20th "Jared Ashley Day" "Being apart of Nashville Star this season was the best experience I have ever had, I would do it all over again in a minute" Proclaims the country singer.

As Jared continues to win critical praise for his brand of high-energy country rock, his fan base continues to grow. It is only a matter of time before this talented young artist adds him name to the roster of a major record label. 06' has been a good year for the country singer and by the looks of it it's gonna get better. See ya on the Road!