
meaning for Blaster Records singer and songwriter Jared Ashley and his
wife Taylor. The couple, who have been married since May 2011, welcomed
their first child, daughter Georgia McClain Ashley, to the family. The 7
lb. 2 oz. 19” baby girl was born the evening of Sunday, June 9 in
Nashville to the first time parents.
“This whole process has been and continues to be such an amazing experience,” confides Ashley to Country Weekly. “I never imagined I could love someone so much in an instant. I just pray she grows up to look like her mother!”
Jared and his wife Taylor both grew up in Georgia – the namesake of
their first-born. Ashley’s just released single, “Last Train To
Memphis,” is currently at radio and iTunes now.
ABOUT JARED ASHLEY: Born in Hobbs, NM, near the oil
fields of the West Texas border, Jared Ashley relocated to Newnan, GA
with his father as a small child. After high school, Jared joined the
Navy, where he served for four years including two tours of duty in the
Persian Gulf. When not on duty, he would practice guitar while away at
sea and play acoustic gigs at George’s Country Bar in Yokosuka, Japan.
Jared’s genuine love of music and songwriting led him to Nashville’s
thriving scene where he landed a regular weekend gig onstage at the
world famous Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. With time and dedication, Jared
developed a loyal touring and fan base, which gave him the chance to
further hone his songwriting and live performance talents. The singer
and songwriter counts Alan Jackson and Bob Seger as strong musical
influences, which proves evident on his melodically haunting debut
single “Last Train To Memphis.” Co-penned along with Nick Sturms and
Jeremy McComb, the song is featured on his forthcoming album for Blaster
Records, expected to launch in early 2014. With a driving edgy vocal
and lyrical prowess to match, Jared is a seasoned live act, playing over
150 dates a year.