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These are artists we think you will be hearing a lot of in the future. Look out, cos here they come!
Name: Ashley Garland Life has been a whirlwind for Ashley…..from radio to stage performances! Beginning her career as a gymnast and winning state honors, she soon was drawn to music. While studying piano, guitar, and voice she enjoyed participating in her high school choir and earned roles in Chicago productions of off-Broadway musicals. After writing and recording some of her songs, someone sent her demo to a Joliet radio station (100.7 The Bus), where they quickly skyrocketed to number one slots. Soon the station was organizing concerts around Ashley so she could perform her radio hits! “It was really shocking”, says the 17 year old singer, “I was sitting in my kitchen listening to the radio and suddenly I heard ‘Coming up next, Ashley Garland’. I was like “Oh my gosh”. We ran and got the video camera and started taping the radio.” At sixteen, having accomplished getting three of her original songs on the stations most requested list, two of which made it to the number one slot, and all before she could drive a car. Already established in the musical theatre world, performing eight shows a week in the Jeff-award winning theatre production of “Big”, Ashley soon became fascinated with songwriting, and the “Gotta Getcha” album was born. She has opened for such acts as Teddy Geiger, Ashley Parker Angel, Aaron Carter, Christy Carlson, Everlife, Jump 5 and Jordan Knight. Recently, she caught the ears and eyes of the staff of Radio Disney Chicago, who have asked her to perform at several of their events, where she has wowed the crowd and developed quite a fan base. Jamie Principle, an accomplished songwriter and producer with many gold records under his belt, was tipped to Ashley. “She reminds me of me” he says, “We blended the first day we met.” “He’s my idol,” says Ashley, “He really wants me to develop as an artist and do my own thing. Not many producers want to take the time to nurture raw talent, but Jamie took the chance and helped me develop into the songwriter I am today.” Ashley now has her own home recording studio where she is recording and producing all her own vocals for her upcoming album “KuKu”. Ashley is successful because of her passion and her amazing work ethic. Writing her own melodies and lyrics as well as producing and recording her own vocals, Ashley is calling her own shots and loving every step of the way!
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