Her father serving his second tour for Operation Iraqi Freedom, was killed in the line of duty. She was only eleven years old.

Before he passed, He had asked her to record Carrie Underwood’s “Don’t Forget to Remember Me” for him. However, Ashliegh never had the opportunity to fulfill her father’s request.

The memory of her father resonated with Ashliegh and she recognized that music helped fill the void in her heart. It provided her with an incomparable escape.

There she began her journey as a singer/songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee. One day, Ashliegh received the call for which she had been waiting. She was offered the opening performance slot for recording artist, Jerrod Niemann.

Most note-worthy, January 22, 2014, Ashliegh experienced what could only be defined as a true full-circle moment. Ashliegh released her first single to radio, “Kill the Headlights.” It was co-written by her idol, Carrie Underwood whom her father especially adored. It was also written with Luke Laird and Hillary Lindsey.

Ashliegh is an ambassador for Folds Of Honor organization. She often shares her story to help inspire others. It is passion, love, dedication, and hard work that steers her down the road to prosperity. As well as determination to never give up.