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Lauren-Ashley Named Georgia Country Female Artist of the Year

November 11th, 2011

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November 8, 2011—After much anticipation and five long months of voting, the suspense was put to rest as the Georgia-Country Award winnerswere announced this Saturday at Cowboys in Milledgeville, GA. Griffin’s very own Lauren-Ashley Redmond was named the Georgia-Country Female Artist of the Year, which was a fan-voted award.

“Being named the Georgia-Country Female Artist of the Year is such a great honor.” said Redmond. “The awards were voted on by the fans which made it even more special to me. I have a great group of fans that are very supportive. I am very thankful and appreciative of my hometown community of Griffin who have been so supportive.”

In the past year Lauren-Ashley has opened for such acts as Luke Bryan and Ronnie Milsap. In addition to these performances, Lauren-Ashley released her first self-titled EP which received outstanding reviews, and has been busy touring throughout Georgia, building a loyal and supportive fan base.

“2011 has been a mind-blowing year for me. I have had so many great opportunities and am looking forward to what is to come.” said Redmond.

For more information on Lauren-Ashley, please visit her webpage at www.laurenashleymusic.com.

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Georgia Girl, Lauren-Ashley, Opens for Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour

October 1st, 2011

September, 29, 2011, Nashville, TN—Georgia girl, Lauren-Ashley Redmond will open for Capitol Recording artist, Luke Bryan as part of his 2011 Farm Tour.

Lauren-Ashley, of Griffin, GA, will join Bryan on his third annual Farm Tour in Statesboro, GA on Wednesday, October 5.

“I am so excited and honored to have been asked to be an opening act for Luke Bryan.” said Lauren-Ashley. “I have always been a big fan of his music and I can’t wait to be a part of the Farm Tour”.

Lauren-Ashley released her self-titled EP in April and since then has taken the music scene by storm. She recently made the move to Music City (Nashville, TN) where she won a national songwriting contest for her original song “Cold November” which was judged by Savannah Music Group.

Lauren-Ashley’s CD has received outstanding reviews and has lead her to become a finalist for the Female Artist of the Year Award given by Georgia-Country. To vote for this award, go to www.georgia-country.com/awards.php. Voting ends on the 9^th of October.

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Lauren-Ashley’s “Cold November” Takes First Place In A National Songwriting Contest

October 1st, 2011

September 26, 2011, Nashville, TN –

Lauren-Ashley’s “Cold November” earned first place in the “Wake Up Nashville—and Dream Big” songwriting contest, which was judged my Savannah Music Group. Lauren-Ashley’s song “Drive” also placed in the top 10. Lauren-Ashley will be performing both “Cold November” and “Drive” this Thursday at the Country Music Hall of Fame for the Wake Up Nashville benefit. Both songs will also be featured on the Wake Up Nashville CD, which will be available for purchase at the event. The benefit will begin at 7pm and is to raise money and awareness for Narcolepsy. For more information, to make a donation, or purchase tickets, visit www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org.

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Local Artist Opens For The Legendary Ronnie Milsap

July 23rd, 2011

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July 6, 2011, GRIFFIN, GA—Lauren-Ashley Redmond, of Griffin, got the crowd rocking as she performed in front of an estimated 10,000 people, opening for the legendary Ronnie Milsap.

The concert took place this past Sunday as a part of Rock Springs Church’s Independence Day Celebration.

“When I was approached with the opportunity to open for Ronnie Milsap, I was so excited and honored to get the chance to be a part of a great event and open for such a legendary artist.” said Redmond.

Lauren-Ashley opened the show with some crowd favorite cover songs mixed with originals off of her self-titled CD, and used her electrifying stage presence to get the crowd on their feet before Milsap took the stage.

Lauren-Ashley’s debut album was released in April. Since then, she has taken the music scene by storm, performing in venues throughout the south.

Lauren-Ashley’s CD has received outstanding reviews and has lead her to become a finalist for the Female Artist of the Year Award given by Georgia-Country. The final voting for this fan voted award will begin August.

For more information, visit www.laurenashleymusic.com or become a fan of “Lauren-Ashley Music” on Facebook.

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Kitchen Drawer Magazine: Lauren-Ashley

July 1st, 2011

Written by: Bobby Wheaton

When Lauren-Ashley’s father, Mark Redmond,
approached me last winter about designing
an album cover for his daughter’s Country
music debut, I didn’t quite know what to expect.

During our meeting that afternoon, Mark
said, “Hey, my daughter Lauren is recording some tracks
downtown with Trey Roth, and we’d like to put out an
EP in a couple of months. Aren’t you a graphics person?
Can you design something for us?”

Being an avid music fan, I responded with interest, “Do
you have anything I can listen to?” Mark grabbed his cell
phone, opened a video, and said, “This is sort of rough, but
you can hear where it’s going.” The audio was distorted
coming through the phone speakers, so he suggested we
might pull up his email because he had an audio track
there. The next thing I knew Mark culled a video clip from
the studio, and hit “play.”

The clip was blurry but exciting. As the camera panned, I
could see recording equipment scattered about; Lauren sat
anxiously behind a microphone, surrounded by an army of
guitars and electronics. The first couple of seconds into the
song,I felt a calm come over me. “This is really good.This
is Nashville-good,” I thought to myself, Mark smiled back
at me as I reassured him, “She’s really got something!”

I am betting Lauren has been singing effortlessly since she
was a little girl. My first reaction when I heard her voice
was, “This girl is ready for radio-like right now!” She likes
to write songs too. Lauren wrote the second track on her
EP, “Cold November,” with her sister Haley and co-wrote
a couple of other tracks as well.

Back in the days of JohnnyCash, Kris Kristofferson, and the like, singers wrote songs
about what life threw at them with each passing moment.
Unfortunately, that doesnt happen so much anymore.

Most importantly, Lauren has really good instincts. Each
time I spoke with her on the phone or exchanged emails
with her, she knew exactly what she wanted in terms of
packaging, marketing, and her overall image.

Lauren cut six tracks from those studio recordings for
her first EP, but when she walked on stage in Griffin, Ga.
for her CD release party in May, she rifled through several
other tunes before delving into her own music. Dynamic,
rocking covers such as Heidi Newfield’s ‘Johnny & June”
(an homage to Johnny and June Carter Cash) and Carrie
Underwood’s “Last Name” songs I wasn’t familiar with at the time, but eemed to fit perfectly with her pure,
Southern tone. The band suited her well and took liberties
to drive a rock-edge to the songs. There was a lot of
energy in the room that night, the majority of which was
generated by the 19-year-old at center stage. She found her
footing early, and brought the crowd into each song she
sang with passion.

As I drove home from my first Lauren-Ashley show, a
thought came to my mind. “Did I just witness a star being
born tonight?” Predicting success in the music industry
is difficult. There are so many factors besides a person’s
voice that go into a winning package. Record companies
often claim to have the Midas touch, but they fall flat much
of the time. It is especially difficult to spot talent at such
an early stage of a career, when there’s no momentum or
chatter yet.

Lauren and her new band put on a great show that night,
but will some of these new records eventually reach the
Country radio rotation? It’s anybody’s guess. Her family has
made every effort to offer Lauren the opportunity to make
it in the music business. As Mark told me when we first
spoke, “We believe in her, and we want to do everything
at the highest level possible.” Her family’s love and support,
coupled with her innate talent, have given Lauren the opportunity
to share her gift with the world. When all of their
dreams come to fruition, you will without a doubt find a
proud community cheering her on from the audience.

You can buy Lauren-Ashley’s self-titled EP
from Serendipity in Griffin (Belk Shopping
Ctr,) or download it from iTunes. Make sure
to visit her website for the latest news and tour
dates, and follow Lauren’s Facebook fan page
(Lauren-Ashley Music)

www. laurenashleymusic. com

Griffin Country Singer Gains Statewide Fan Base

June 27th, 2011

By; Sheila Marshall

For 19-year-old aspiring country singer Lauren-Ashley, music has always been a part of her life.

“I’ve been singing literally since I could talk”, she said. “My parents couldn’t believe it when I would sing songs in my car seat. They were surprised I know all the words to the songs on the radio.”

From the songs of her Childhood, Lauren-Ashley moved on to performing in church and school talent shows, eventually placing second in state competition in her senior year of high school.

After graduation, she went on to college at Georgia Southern University where her love of music led her to win “GSU Idol”, a homecoming-week competition based on the popular “American Idol”.

With the unending support and encouragement of her family, Lauren-Ashley then began to reassess her future.

“My family has been extremely supportive through the entire thing. They have been nothing but wonderful and it’s awesome,” she said. “I am so thankful to have a family to push me if I ever want to give up.”

Soon afterward, Lauren-Ashley took a leap of faith as she chose to dedicate her time and effort toward a recording career. “I began working with Trey Roth, of Black Cat Studios, in Griffin—my hometown—and we decided to record a CD,” Lauren-Ashley said.

The self-titled recording is filled with personal meaning for Lauren-Ashley, as she not only sings, but also writes her own songs. “They are all originals, I have my stamp all over them,” she said.

Since its release, Lauren-Ashley’s CD has proven to be a popular local favorite, with brisk sales at local stores, as well as on CDBaby.com and iTunes. Her debut recording can still be found locally and on laurenashleymusic.com.

“It’s been really awesome. We’ve had really great reviews on it,” she said.

Far beyond being only a local favorite performer, Lauren-Ashley has gained quite a following statewidep; proven by her current status as a semi-finalist in the Georgia Country Female Artist of the Year competition. “They hold a competition every year at Georgia-Country.com and I’ve been nominated for that award,” she said. “I recently found out I’m a semi-finalist, and that’s very exiting,”

This recognition is made even sweeter by the fact that the results are all fan-based, with votes being casted online.

Even as she relishes the commercial success she is experiencing, it is when she performs that she finds the greatest joy, and that is exactly what she intends to pursue when she takes yet another huge step in the hope of furthering her music career by moving to Nashville later this summer. There she intends to finish college and also, “ try out this music thing.”

“Everybody says they want to make it to the top and be famous. Ultimately, that is a goal of mine, but initially, I would love to sign a recording deal and be a touring artist,” she said. “I know it takes time and you have to start slowly. It’s definitely very hard work, but it’s worth it. Whether it’s five or ten years from now, that’s my goal—going all the way. I don’t think I would ever be completely happy doing anything else but performing. It’s so cool to be there, in that moment, and see people, total strangers, singing my songs—songs I wrote. It’s just an incredible feeling.”

GSU Idol Advances Career, Releases Album

April 26th, 2011

April 12, 2011

After winning GSU Idol last year, Lauren-Ashley Redmond plans to release her first album at the end of the month. The freshman public relations major born in Griffin, Ga. has produced an album since her win and has been busier than she ever intended. “I have had a lot of changes since producing this album. My schedule is so busy, which I’m not so used to and I am traveling a lot due to rehearsals and performing in different areas,” said Redmond. Redmond recalls what it was like to be a part of GSU Idol and how it has had an impact on her life. “The competition was so much fun,” she said. “It was a lot of hard work by the people putting it on as well as for the contestants, but it was worth it. ”In describing the competition, Redmond said, “We performed three rounds for the judges. Each round, fewer contestants would advance until the final round, which was narrowed down to three girls.” The three songs the singer performed were Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer,” Carrie Underwood’s “Last Name,” and Rascal Flatt’s “God Bless the Broken Road.” “I was so excited and honored to be chosen to represent Georgia Southern as the GSU Idol,” said Redmond.

Once Redmond won the competition, she soon left for Black Cat Studio with her new producer Trey Roth. “When I first walked into the studio, I was so excited. My producer, Trey, was great. He was so excited about this project and was such a pleasure to work with,” said Redmond. Since she began, Redmond found many things she has enjoyed about recording. “My favorite part of the recording process was watching the musicians record their parts of the songs,” she said. “They are all so talented and it was so exciting to watch them record.”

Redmond gets her inspiration from music, along with her own personal experiences and from her favorite artists. “My inspiration is my love of music. I’ve always had a passion for music and I am excited to share it with the world,” she said. Regarding her favorite music, Redmond said, “Although I love all kinds of music, country music is my thing. I have listened to country music ever since I was little.” Her favorite artists are Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Stevie Nicks.

When it comes to writing her music, Redmond enjoys keeping everything new. “All of the songs on my album are originals. Although I love all of the songs on the album, my favorite would probably be ‘Cold November,’ which is going to be one of my singles,” said Redmond. “It is such a beautiful song and is based off a relationship that both my sister and I experienced. The lyrics are so powerful and meaningful,” said Redmond. Redmond co-wrote with her sister and songwriter Jeff Chandler “I don’t produce cover songs on my album, but I do perform them during my shows. My favorites to perform are Miranda Lambert’s, but I also enjoy performing some older songs by ‘Dixie Chicks’ and even some male artists such as Bryan Adams,” said Redmond. .

Lauren-Ashley Redmond’s self-titled debut album will be released on April 20, 2011 in select stores and will be available on iTunes and CDBaby.com.

Country Rock Bar and Grill Hosts Lauren-Ashley’s Official CD Release Party

April 5th, 2011

GRIFFIN, GA—The Country Rock Bar and Grill of Griffin, GA hosts the official CD release party for Lauren-Ashley. The release party will be held on Saturday, May 7th at 10 p.m. Lauren-Ashley will be playing with her full band and it is guaranteed to be a great show. After much anticipation and excitement, Lauren-Ashley’s official 6 song EP will be available for purchase during the show. “I am so excited about this release party in my hometown. I have such great fans and followers from the area and I can’t wait to show them what I have worked so hard on.” Lauren-Ashley’s show will consist of her original songs as well as a variety of cover songs that will be sure to get you on your feet.

Lauren-Ashley Performs at a Local Statesboro Venue as the First Female Artist

April 5th, 2011

STATESBORO, GA—Lauren-Ashley will perform Thursday, April 7th at RumRunners / Plantation room in Statesboro, Georgia. The acoustic performance will begin at 11:00 p.m. Lauren-Ashley’s performance marks the first ever performance by a female artist at this venue. “I am looking forward to finally performing in my college town” said Lauren-Ashley. “It is a great entertainment venue that some of today’s hottest country music stars have performed at and I am honored to be playing there.” This venue has hosted performances by country music stars, Lee Bryce, Matt Stillwell, and Luke Bryan just to name a few. Lauren-Ashley’s acoustic show promises to be a crowd pleaser. The show will consist of her original music as well as popular cover songs. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the show is open to anyone 18 and up.

2010 GSU Idol, Lauren-Ashley, set to Release 6 Song EP on April 23rd

April 3rd, 2011

STATESBORO, GA– Georgia Southern University student, Lauren-Ashley Redmond will release her 6-song country music album on Saturday, April 23rd. After much anticipation, Lauren-Ashley’s album is ready for release and will be available on ITunes and CD baby.com.

After winning the GSU Idol singing competition in November, Lauren-Ashley met with producer Trey Roth with Black Cat Studio and began the process of making an album. “The first time I went into the studio and met with my producer I could see how excited and dedicated he was to this project and I was excited to work on this album with him.” said Lauren-Ashley.
When the idea of an album was presented, Lauren-Ashley began writing her own songs. “I’ve always had songs in my head that I would think of and be like, ‘hey that would be a good song’, but I’ve never written them down. When I finally sat down and put my thoughts and experiences in to lyrics I was surprised to see how good it sounded!”

Lauren-Ashley’s music in inspired by her every day life. Her music is truly a reflection of who she is and the things she has been through. “My songs are my feelings… I write about real life experiences: falling in love, breakups, dreams, and relationships. The songs on this album are real, and I feel that people will be able to easily connect to and relate with the lyrics.”

Lauren-Ashley’s music is very unique and intriguing. All six songs on her album are originals and will give fans an insight of what she is all about as a person and an artist. “I am so excited for this album to be released. Many people have worked very hard in the process and I can’t wait for people to hear it.”

The album will be released on ITunes on Saturday, April 23rd. For more information, become a fan of her facebook page, Lauren-Ashley Music, or check out her webpage www.laurenashleymusic.com for more information. A CD release party for Statesboro, GA and Griffin, GA is in the works and will be announced at a later date.