Ashley Monroe and Striking Matches

Early Life and Beginnings

Ashley Monroe is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter known for her stunningly soulful voice and deeply personal lyrics. Born in Knoxville, TN, she fell in love with music at a young age. After losing her father to cancer when she was a teenager, she moved to Music City with her mother, pursuing a dream that would lead to both solo success and acclaim as a member of the supergroup Pistol Annies.

Musical Achievements

Her songs—honest, raw, and reflective—have captured the hearts of fans and critics alike. In 2015, she received two GRAMMY nominations:

• One for her duet with Blake Shelton on the hit single "Lonely Tonight," nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
• Another for her sophomore album, "The Blade," which was nominated for Best Country Album.

Five years later, the Pistol Annies received their first GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album with "Interstate Gospel."

Evolution and Recent Work

Never one to shy away from reinvention, Monroe's recent work has ventured beyond her country roots, weaving together sounds from Americana to pop and proving her fearless approach to music. "I’ve always felt like the music I make doesn’t have to be just one genre. It's all the stories, colors, feelings, and sounds of who I am. Like a patchwork quilt of my soul," says Monroe.

Return to Music

After overcoming a rare blood cancer in 2021-22, she returns to the studio with renewed strength and passion, crafting her upcoming sixth album set for release in 2025.