Ashley Leone
Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2011 | SELF
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Who the heck is Ashley Leone?
She has a YouTube channel, but doesn't have many views. She has a Facebook page, but only has around 1,700 likes. So why are we posting this video.
The girl can sing.
Boy can she sing.
Check out this acoustic cover of Katy Perry's Dark Horse. She has amazing range, doesn't miss a note, and infuses an incredible amount of energy into the piece.
The world might not know who Ashley Leone is now, but they sure will one day! - Guff.com
Ashley Leone is yet another Amazing Vocalist. Ashley has a bluesy/pop tone to her voice that sucks you right in! - PA Musician Magazine
If you’ve never seen or heard of sixteen year old Ashley Leone, the next time you stumble across her music, it will be through FM airwaves nationwide. The suburban Philadelphia native has been performing since age thirteen and hasn’t stopped since. To say she’s a seasoned performer is sorely an understatement.
After signing with LiveNation to entertain before concerts for artists like The Fray, One Direction and Kelly Clarkson, Leone hit her creative stride with shows seemingly nonstop in the tristate circuit. Validation came when teenaged Leone opened for songwriter alum Jeffrey Gaines at Tin Angel in November of 2012.
With one click to her ReverbNation page you’ll quickly discover she has over 8400 song plays. Now, if that’s not dedication at it’s finest, I’m unsure what is. One of the tunes your earholes might recognize is Leone’s take on Frank Ocean’s “Thinking About You”. Backed by musical veterans Butch Serianni on drums and Mitch Beer on bass, Leone’s live shows are invitingly diverse.
Alongside her plentiful cover songs are many originals, like “Unbreakable”, a rhythmic Latin-y number with lyrics such as, “We’re playing hide and seek, ain’t it hard to play the game when you’re not allowed to peek”. And there’s certainly no hiding this talent.
In Leone’s own words, “Writing “Dive” is the dream of becoming a singer/songwriter, along with being young and not having much freedom because of age. Once you dive there’s no turning back. You’re going head first into whatever you’re doing.” Spoken effortlessly, like a true heroine of harmony.
The soul behind Leone’s vocals is that of a young woman aged well beyond her years. This past weekend, she performed at the Cape May Singer Songwriter Showcase in Congress Hall. Next stop is Nashville, Tennessee, then back to the City of Brotherly Love at the Tin Angel April 6th, with local band Dry Reef.
Keep an eye out for the infinitely talented Ashley Leone and the splattered canvas of a popstar princess on the rise. - THAT Music Magazine
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Singer/songwriter Ashley Leone is an artist on the rise. Originally from Blue Bell, PA and now living in Nashville, she made her mark in Philadelphia having played many venues in town including the TLA, World Cafe Live and multiple sold out shows at the legendary Tin Angel. Ashley has opened up for world-class musicians like Kenny Loggins, Norah Jones, Brett Dennen and Jeffrey Gaines, and has performed in the VIP Lounge of the Susquehanna Bank Center for fans of Maroon 5, One Republic, Bruno Mars and many more. Having played festivals and venues from New York to Nashville, it's hard to believe she's just 19 years old. Finding influence from artists such as Imagine Dragons, Sam Smith, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Jhene Aiko she has created quite a different niche for herself.
Beyond the infectious melodies of her songs, there is an undeniable soulfulness that always comes through in her music. Her honest heartfelt lyrics combined with her Indie style is a unique combination that's hard to find.
Ashley's single "Spinning" has been recently played in Justice clothing stores across the country. Ashley has recently moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University as well as dive into the city's vibrant international music scene. With the impact she's made in Philly, it's going to be exciting to see what's next for this young star on the rise.
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