Biography

Ashleigh Flynn grew up in Kentucky and
cut her teeth on bluegrass, Loretta Lynn,
and Hee-Haw. Then she discovered Michael
Jackson and donned a white glove and a red
faux leather jacket while perfecting her own
version of the moonwalk...until...once again
she returned to her acoustic roots—as a child
—discovering John Prine, Nanci Griffith,
James Taylor, Willie Nelson and other great
songwriters she credits as influences.

Flynn made her way to the national scene in 2008
with the release of her third record,
American Dream; which has sold over 5000
units and received great reviews from press
and her heroes alike!

“Ashleigh represents the next generation of true songwriters. She rules!” - Nanci Griffith, 2010

“One of my favorite people to perform with and hang out with, Ashleigh Flynn’s lyrics are smart,
she’s got a voice full of soul and she knows how to handle a crowd.” - Todd Snider, 2009

"Her latest release makes it clear that she's got the natural vocal soulfulness separating the
contenders from the pretenders... Flynn's American

"Dream is true blue Americana." – PASTE, 2008

Based on the merits of American Dream, Flynn has performed at many a music festival, including:
Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot, Falcon Ridge Folk, High Sierra, Gamble Rogers, Sisters Folk, and most
recently the 30A Songwriters Festival in Florida.

She has also traveled the country and globe,
peddling her wares, and regularly warming tours for Todd Snider and Nanci Griffith, as well as
opening shows for John Hiatt, Shawn Colvin, Band of Heathens, and Girlyman, among others.

American Dream featured spots on many national & internationally syndicated radio programs that
celebrate Americana music, including Mountain Stage Wood Songs Old Time Radio Hour, and NPR.

She recently completed a demo for her up coming LP, which are available in this press kit.