Comments on: You Know Who I Like? Ashley Monroe

By: Lanibug

Lanibug — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:52:46 +0000

I love it when others love an artist as much as I do, especially someone like Ashley Monroe. I was able to pick up her album back in 2006 when it was available breifly on itunes and it has been a constant for me since then and I have been turning people on to her ever since. Most people do not believe that she was only 19 when she recorded the album.

I am so glad that the album was finally released but I have to agree that I wish someone would pick her up and give her a record deal, but I have also heard that she has said that she is going to take her time this time and make sure it is the right deal for her….

I am also glad that she is getting more publicity for herself but touring with Jewel and by doing the video with Jack White, because more and more people are realizing what a talent she is….

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Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:51:39 +0000

[...] Country California’s C.M. Wilcox digs Satisfied, the recent digital re-release from Ashley Monroe, who he says “sounds every bit as heartbroken as Tammy Wynette on lovelorn ballads and holds her own with Dwight Yoakam on a spunky duet of “That’s Why We Call Each Other Baby.” [...]

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:50:45 +0000

Holy crap – I have a huge music crush on this album and have seriously been waiting around for excuses to talk about how good it is! I can’t believe how well this worked out!

Seriously, there’s so much to like about it. I’m amazed at how smartly she/her producers managed to balance the traditional and the modern, and the songs are all pretty damn solid, sometimes even great. When you throw her voice on top of it all, it’s just ridiculous. It’s so rare to hear music come up aces in pretty much every regard, and this album has moments where it really, really happens (“Satisfied”, “Hank’s Cadillac”). I’m actually anxious to hear more, which is a rare experience for me.

…So yeah, it’s alright. I don’t know if I’d call myself a ‘fanboy’ or anything…

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:31:33 +0000

Well C.M. we may not see eye to eye on a lot of things, but I’m sure with you regarding Ashley Monroe! The range of her songwriting talent goes far beyond even what is hinted at on the “Satisfied” album. Through some connections I have been able to source a lot of Ashely’s demo recordings that I recently mailed to The 9513. If Brady hasn’t uploaded them on the 9513’s secure music server (for you lucky contributor types) yet, then tell him to get with it! Unfortunately Ashley’s WrenSong Publishing company tracked down the person who was our primary “insider” source of these demo recordings and busted them, so that conduit has sadly run dry.

Ashley’s recent touring activity opening for Jewel is a really good sign, and her working with Jack White and the Raconteurs brought her to the attention of a lot of new fans. Ashley is still making occasional appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, which is rare for a young, non-label affiliated (ie indie) artist these days, so Pete Fisher hasn’t forgotten about her. Ashley can make a good living with her songwriting abilities, but in interviews she’s stated she loves performing live and will continue to do that whenever she can. I just wish a label like Sugar Hill/Vanguard would pick her up and support her they way they have with Joey + Rory.

I think its time you lined up an interview with Ashley to ask her what she’s been up to lately and what’s in store for us fans in the near future! Better hurry or Ken Morton will beat you to the punch! (lol)

By: C.M. Wilcox

C.M. Wilcox — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:18:18 +0000

I hadn’t, but I just picked it up from Amazon. Really cool. Thanks!

By: Leeann

Leeann — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:03:53 +0000

Yay!! You are my hero!

I love this album, which is probably already well known.

Have you heard “Canary?”