Rising country-folk singer-songwriter Ashley Anne is having a stellar year.
The singer, perhaps best known for her hit song “dear dolly,” was recently on the road with Avery Anna and Max McNown, and just last month, she released her latest EP, GENERATIONAL HEARTBREAK, at the start of last month. The six-track project is a reflection on the way our pasts never really leave us, and the heartaches that define us as we grow. We had the pleasure of chatting with Anna to find out a bit about the EP—and so much more about her—as our Woman Crush Wednesday. Read the full interview below.
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Name: Ashley Anne
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Birthday: January 23
Fun Facts:
1. Last month, Ashley released her debut EP, GENERATIONAL HEARTBREAK.
Ashley Anne: GENERATIONAL HEARTBREAK is a project that encapsulates where we’ve been in life and how it has affected our present day character. The songs flowed together on a project organically, and placing an overall umbrella that connected the songs was not difficult. There was an obvious theme of patterns, childhood trauma, self reflection and self awareness.
2. A number of artists have influenced her over the years.
Ashley: I have so many. Miley Cyrus has always been my No. 1. As a performer, a vocalist and icon, I just love her. Dolly Parton as a public influence and as a songwriter. Sonically, The Beach Boys, ABBA, Taylor Swift—the list goes on and on.
3. And if she could pick anyone from history to be her mentor, it’d have to be Taylor Swift.
Ashley: She knows this business like the back of her hand and I think she’s a genius at navigating it.
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4. She never roots for the villains in stories.
Ashley: I’m really not a villain girl, lol. I can’t think of one that doesn’t stress me out.
5. The two apps she couldn’t live without are her bible app and FaceTime.
Ashley: Keeps me grounded and I need FaceTime with my sisters and folks back home to keep me grounded.
6. If she could travel anywhere in the world for a week, she’d love to go to Greece.
Ashley: I want to live out my Mamma Mia! dreams. I also have ancestors from there so I think it would be really inspiring.
7. One life lesson she wishes she learned earlier on is that she doesn’t have to do it all on her own.
Ashley: Ask for help. Still figuring that one out.
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8. She says she’s not great at golf, but she’d love to get better at it.
Ashley: I feel like everyone golfs and all I know how to do is drive the cart. The outfits are also super cute.
9. If she could only buy he clothes from one place, she’d definitely pick Free People.
10. What’s the scariest thing Ashey’s ever done?
Ashley: This career, lol.
11. If she could live in any decade, she’d probably pick the ’70s.
12. One thing that’s important to Ashley is the way she supports others.
Ashley: I’m the group therapist. I enjoy giving advice and helping people through seasons. I think it shows in my music as well.
For more on Ashley Anne, click HERE for our thoughts on her 2024 EP, call me when you land.
