My name is Ashley and I have insanely talented friends. I met Justin Wysong via Instagram in 2014 (yes, things like that often happen to me) when mutual friends liked and reposted some of his photos. A few months later, we happened to be at the same concert in Tampa and became fast friends. Justin …
FACT: It’s always a good idea to start an interview off with a compliment. FACT: Meghan Trainor is cute. FACT: “All About That Bass” was one of the biggest songs of 2014! We’re going to get to our interview, but first we need to take a selfie đ Meghan Trainor was EVERYWHERE in 2014 …
“âŠCause in the future these will be the GOOD OL’ DAYS!” Even though those lyrics are off their last album #3, they still ring true whenever I’m with Glen, Mark, and Danny aka The Script. You pretty much have to be living under a rock if you’ve never heard of them (the biggest hits in …
It’s incredible to see artists with such impressive careers still touring and making music– Carlos Santana is one of those artists. I’ve been a fan of his for years thanks to my dad who obviously has been a fan for far longer. I’m memorized by his guitar playing and admittedly I’ll bust out some sweet …
Playing the air guitar and hitting up the occasional karaoke bar is about the extent of my musical talent, so when I come across talented people like Norwegian singer Bernhoft, I go nuts. It fascinates me how people can compose music in their head like this then put it all together using just their voice, …
Have you ever had one of those instances when you take a minute to step out of the moment youâre in and just look around you? You close your eyes for a few seconds, take a deep breath, and with that breath you take in whatâs right in front of you before opening your eyes …
This is definitely the most difficult album Iâve reviewed because there are so many different ways I could go about it. My friend Zach introduced me to Thick As Thieves recently and didnât tell me anything about them, which is usually a good thing because I dive into the music without knowing what to expect. Iâm actually …
Jingle Ball is one of the biggest events of the year and I’m so lucky I was able to get a spot on the red carpet to interview some of the biggest names in music– It was a night I will never forget. To say I was excited to meet and interview One Republic …
–Rebelution landed on the list of my top albums of 2012 for a reason and their recent show at the St. Augustine Amphitheater was a pleasant reminder of why I love this band. The energy they put into their shows is contagious from start to finish and it’s awesome to look around and see thousands … Continue reading
I’m glad I’m writing what’s going through my head and weighing heavy on my heart versus talking about it. I have a lump in my throat and can hardly see my computer screen through the tears in my eyes after watching the story of 18-year-old Zach Sobiech this morning. We all know someone who has lost … Continue reading
I am still and always will be a Florida (State) girl at heart. That means sweet tea is appropriate with any meal, beach days in the middle of our 80-degree âwinters,â and flip-flop sandals no matter how cold it may be outside. Yes, it does get cold hereâŠ. anything below 65 đ This Florida (State) … Continue reading
Growing up I never thought I’d love anything enough to have it permanently inked on my body… then I started working in the entertainment industry. My thoughts shifted to, “do I love anything enough to have it permanently inked on my body?” I kept that question in the back of my mind for years and … Continue reading
You hear the cliche “EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON” whenever things don’t work out in your favor, and if you’re like me, sometimes you want to punch the person who says this to you in the face. Now I’m not by any means religious, and my guess is as good as anyone else’s when I … Continue reading
This was an AMAZING year for music, so when I was compiling the list of my top album picks of the year, it was tougher than youâd think! Choosing 20 seemed like it was too much, and narrowing it down to 12 was stressing me out, so I went with 16 since itâs right in … Continue reading
I’m SO happy I’ve been able to travel so much the last few months, and after spending a few days in Florida covering events, my adventures took me to Boston with Tyler Ward & Company. It’s been awhile since I’ve done a vlog, so I thought it was about time I pick up my camera … Continue reading
We arenât even half way through November, but itâs already been such an exciting month! It started off bigger than I could have imagined when Epic Records rep Scott Dimig hooked me up yet again with an interview I never expected to book. Iâve spent enough time around bands to be comfortable talking to anyone, and Iâm … Continue reading
Thereâs something so nostalgic about hearing an old song that takes you away from the present and takes you back to a significant time and place from your past. Granted that time and place may not always be filled with happiness, but nonetheless itâs still nostalgic. For me, recently hearing âPaperthin Hymnâ by Anberlin was … Continue reading
If you havenât heard of Ed Sheeran by now, youâre living under a rock in the middle of a desert. The 21-year-old English singer/songwriter achieved worldwide success (heâs sold more than 4 million albums and performed at the closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics in London!), but has barely scratched the surface here in the United States. … Continue reading
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