**Ashley has been actively pursuing her goal of becoming an entertainer since the age of four when she joined her first musical theater group. She has been very involved with her community where she has shared her gifts, her talents and her time. She has appeared in many theater and stage productions and has entertained or competed over the country.** **Ashley's life's journey has taken her to many heights but in April 2006, she received our nation's greatest award for volunteer service. At the age of 16 years old she was awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award for lifetime achievement by accumulating over 6,000 volunteer service hours. In January 2008 Ashley placed as finalist in the Best Country Singer in Houston competition. Also in January she was offered a recording contract**