Ashley Farrell
Born in New York 26 years ago, Ashley Farrell always loved to sing. Performing since a child at talents shows, church events, and in front of anyone who\'d listen, she knew music was something she was born to do.
After high school, Ashley went off to the only college she applied to (because there was no where else she\'d rather go), Berklee College of Music. While at Berklee, she was blessed with the opportunity to perform with Christian recording artist Jeff Deyo. She also released her debut solo album, \"Hear Me Out\" before graduating with a BA in songwriting. It was during her time in Boston that she met her husband, Steve.
In the summer of 2005, she relocated to Nashville, leaving Steve in Boston while she pursued \"the dream\" (he would join her in TN after the wedding), playing local venues and co-writing. Just weeks later, she signed with SESAC as one of their writers.
The few months leading up to her wedding, and for almost a year after, she took a break from the music scene. She focused her time on her husband, growing closer to him and to the Lord. It was during this season that Ashley had a \"musical mind shift.\" \"Before, it was all about me,\" she says. \"How I wanted to be successful and be the next big thing. But, I\'ve realized that it\'s not about me at all. God has blessed me with this amazing gift of music. My prayer is that He\'ll be glorified through everything I say, sing, write and do. \'Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things.\' (Psalm 98:1)\"
Ashley desires not just to be heard on radio stations, but she wants to be involved in ministries and other avenues, where she can use her gifts to edify the body of Christ, bring healing to a hurting world, and above all give glory to God. Ashley and Steve moved back to Boston in 2008 and are enjoying the journey God is leading them on.
Influences
Here's a sampler of artists whose CD's I've over-played throughout the years: Hanson, Alanis Morissette, Britney Spears (the early years), David Crowder Band, Barlow Girl, Stellar Kart, Avril Lavigne, Michelle Branch
Sounds Like...
Barlow Girl meets Taylor Swift...I'm a little bit country and I'm a little bit rock n' roll! ;)
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Dream Big (EP)
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