NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coming hot off the stage from opening for Joe Nichols and Craig Morgan, country rock artist Ashley Barron releases her next single, “Satisfied,” ahead of her highly anticipated upcoming album Checkmate. “Satisfied” delves into the heartache and hope of searching for true love, capturing the emotional rollercoaster of a “ramblin’ woman” on a quest for the elusive perfect partner—much like seeking the right whiskey: smooth at first but ultimately leaving a burn. Ashley Barron paints a vivid picture of the bittersweet reality of repeatedly discovering that potential partners aren’t the right ones, while holding onto the hope that one day everything will align and she will find the love that truly satisfies.
“Ramblin man, takes life as it comes
But a ramblin women, is still looking for some love
If love is whiskey, I just haven’t found my kind
Everyone that goes down smooth is bound to burn in time”
Written by Ashley and acclaimed songwriter Bill Diluigi, known for his prolific contributions to the country genre, he has over 500 songs recorded, many of which have appeared on the Billboard Country and Americana Top 100 charts.
Ashley says, “I was single for many years and there comes a point when you start to question, am I ever gonna find love? This song came from that place. One morning after another break up, I was on my knees asking God if I would ever just be satisfied. I believe God put this song on my heart to write to share with others who may be in that same head space. Like all the songs I write, I want others to know they are not alone in their journey.”
Each song released from this upcoming album, Checkmate, uses the game of checkers to explore the strategic aspects of life and love. Much like the game, which involves careful maneuvering, anticipating opponents moves, and making strategic decisions, the album explores the importance of strategy and adaptability in relationships and personal growth.
Ashley adds, “This song isn’t necessarily about love. It could be your job, your family life, any place you just feel stuck. I know there is always a light at the end of the tunnel but sometimes it just feels dim.” “Satisfied” invites listeners to embrace their own movements, knowing that while the search for satisfaction can be challenging, there is always a next move.
Aside from being a touring artist, Ashley uses her platform to raise awareness and support as the ambassador for the Scleroderma Foundation. With her upcoming single release and her role as an ambassador, Ashley combines her artistic prowess with her powerful mission to support and uplift. She has shared the stage with some of country music’s best, including opening for the legendary T. Graham Brown, Dylan Scott, Maddie & Tae, Tyler Farr, and Craig Campbell and continues to make headlines for herself in Music Row Magazine, Cowgirl Magazine, and The Women of Country.
About Ashley Barron
Emerging on the country music scene, Ashley Barron showcases her uniquely powerful and gritty vocals during every performance. Inspired by strong women in country music like Miranda Lambert and Loretta Lynn, Barron incorporates her life experience into her songwriting to create passionate and relatable music that embodies loss, heartbreak, betrayal, and the occasional crazy night out with the girls.
She’s come a long way from singing in her bedroom and participating in high school choir and music lessons in her hometown of Sacramento, California. After declining acceptance into the University of Arizona, she chose to pursue her dream—a career in country music—and vigorously began recording and performing. When it comes to her fans, Barron is an open book. In her music and as a writer, she is committed to being vulnerable and sharing her story, regardless of how painful. “I was taught to never give up, and if I can help someone push through a rough time, then I’m sharing my story.”
Ashley’s first single, “It Might Get Loud”, came out in 2017 when she was 23 years old. In 2019, she released “Wrote a Song About It.” The following year, her single “Beer in a Bar” received critical acclaim and topped the Billboard chart at #37. Her next single, “The Wind”, a hope-filled anthem that embodies the spirit of a strong woman who preserves regardless of the circumstances, debuted on the Billboard chart at #59 and was the second song added on country radio, eventually making its way to #37. Her single, “Let Me Go”, was most added to the Top 30 on the Music Row singles chart.
Barron worked with the executive producer of Rascel 3 Creative, Jimmy Lynch, on her music video for “Let Me Go,” which played nationwide on TCN, Music Choice, and GAC. Released in September 2021, Barron’s self-titled album reached over a million streams in the first month. In December 2022, Barron released an original Christmas song, “Walmart Cart Christmas”, which had more than 300 spins and was played on 40+ radio stations. During the summer of 2021, Barron had the opportunity to tour with and open for the legendary T. Graham Brown. She has also opened for other artists, including Dylan Scott, Maddie & Tae, Tyler Farr, and Craig Campbell.
In 2021, the National Scleroderma Foundation named recording artist Ashley Barron as their official celebrity ambassador. Barron was diagnosed with scleroderma at age five. At that time, her family had never heard of the disease, a common experience with scleroderma, a rare disease that only affects 300,000 Americans. Tragically, Barron lost her mother, Carol Barron, to scleroderma in October 2020. Her mother was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis only four months before her death.
Now, as Celebrity Ambassador, Barron is working to represent the organization and increase awareness of scleroderma in her performances as she travels throughout the country. In 2022, Barron had the privilege of speaking at their leadership conference and sharing her story with major donors and medical professionals. She is honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the National Scleroderma Foundation and bring awareness to a disease that doesn’t have a cure yet!
In the summer of 2023 Ashley hit the road with Chad Brock. Barron recently released her 7th single to country radio, “Blaze A Trail”, which landed on Music Row’s Country Breakout Radio Chart and is a song about being unstoppable and going after your dreams.
