Standing up and singing on a restaurant table at the age of four was the beginning of Rachel Ashley’s journey as an entertainer. Since then, this motivated prairie girl has been unstoppable. Living on a farm near the small town of Graysville, Manitoba, Rachel has developed a strong passion for writing and performing country music.

At the impressive age of 16, she already has 40-plus gigs under her belt this past year alone, and a diverse catalog of songs – some of which have been co-written with the likes of Canadian writer Ron Irving, and veteran Nashville songwriter Marc Alan Barnette. Her love for music, consistent determination, a pure heart-warming voice, and the ability to play several instruments such as the guitar, piano, mandolin, and banjo, are sure signs that this singer-songwriter has what it takes to make her dream of becoming a country star a reality.

Currently in the studio completing her first EP, with an anticipated release date late this summer, Rachel has a string of tour dates across Canada to promote the debut single off her EP called “She Doesn’t Have Time For That”; co-written with Marc Alan Barnette (Nashville songwriter), Janice Starodub (CBG Artist Development, songwriter, and music consultant), and Kenny Byrka (award winning producer, musician, songwriter, and the front man of Sleddogs), and mixed by Rich Chycki (McJagger, Aerosmith, Pink). Kicking off the tour with the Back 40 Festival and the Winnipeg Folk Festival in her home province of Manitoba, she will be heading to California and then to BC, while making several radio stops along the way.

Rachel loves being in the spotlight as much as she loves the summertime and having the last word. There is no doubt that she will continue to win over fans with her bubbly personality and cutting-edge performances.