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Where Country Grows
''Where Country Grows'' is the second studio album by American country music artist Ashton Shepherd. It was released on July 12, 2011 via MCA Nashville. The album's first single, " Look It Up" reached the Top 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart. The title track was released as the album's second single in July 2011. Critical reception ''Where Country Grows'' received positive reviews from music critics. Jessica Phillips of ''Country Weekly'' gave the album 3 and 1/2 stars out of 5, complimenting her songwriting and personality, while drawing comparisons to fellow country artists Miranda Lambert and Sunny Sweeney. She also stated that "Ashton’s twangy songs are fearless, introspective and unabashedly country, which just might peg her as a new Loretta Lynn." In his review for Allmusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine referred to Shepherd as "a powerhouse singer that there’s never a relaxed moment on the record." He also went on to compliment the set as "mak ngconsider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashton Shepherd
Ashton Delilah Shepherd (born August 16, 1986) is an American country music singer-songwriter. She was first signed to Universal Music Group Nashville's MCA Nashville division in April 2007. Her 2008 debut album '' Sounds So Good'' produced two top 40 hits on the Hot Country Songs charts: " Takin' Off This Pain" and the title track. In 2011, she released her second album, '' Where Country Grows'', which includes the top 20 hit " Look It Up". Biography Ashton Shepherd was born in Coffeeville, Alabama, United States. She began singing at an early age, and started writing songs at age five. By age eight, she had entered her first talent competition, where she sang Patsy Cline songs, and soon afterward, she began performing at various local venues as well. Her parents helped her finance a self-titled CD, which she released independently at age fifteen. In June 2006, she entered and won a talent contest in Gilbertown, Alabama. The prize was being the opening act for Lorrie Morgan in co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |