Ashley J

American pop singer Ashley J began her diverse musical journey in Orlando, Florida, where she developed her love of songwriting (as well as attaining a blackbelt in taekwondo and practicing ballet). She attended Doctor Phillips High School of Performing Arts and, upon graduating, enrolled at the University of Tulsa, where she began writing material for country artists. Though she had a fondness for country -- some of her biggest inspirations were Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton -- she decided to transition to the pop world. Her first single, "One and One," was released in 2014 an...