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Singing for the Fisher House fundraiser.
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What a surprise! I didn't realize that Congressman Bilirakis was talking to me when he asked for "Ashley" to come up to the stage. He was giving some awards and recognitions at the Fisher House Fundraiser when he called me up. What an honor! He gave me a congressional coin in recognition of the troop support I do with my mom and for Josh's Song. Of course I gave Josh the coin. After all- he is the Marine. I'm just the supporter.
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Yep- he's my hero, he's my brother and I am glad he served his time in Iraq and came safely home. Make sure you go to Josh's page and listen to the song we wrote for him. You can also see a photo montage of pix from Iraq and Afghanistan. Pleasee keep our troops and their families in your prayers. They are why we can celebrate the 4th of July!
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Florida Representative Will Weatherford really liked the shirt. I'm told he likes my music too. That's a good thing.
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Jerry Smith invited me to sing at the 2008 Earth Day activities at the State Park in Crystal River on April 19. We first met at the State fair in Tampa in February.
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It was a beautiful day to celebrate Earth Day in Crystal River. The MONEYPENNY Band was very kind and allowed me to use their equipment. Thanks guys!
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Hmmmmmm. New fans?
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A perfect day!
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On stage in Crystal River.
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Danny Burgess is the youngest person elected to City Council in Zephyrhills. He was elected when he was only 18. He has done a great job. When the council recently voted themselves a pay raise, Dany voted against it. He said he wouldn't accept the raise for himself. When the pay raise was approved Danny announced that he would use the equivalent amount of the raise for a scholarship for deserving ZHS students. So, I decided to help him out a little. We are hoping that the community and local businesses will follow our lead and help our own community. Time will tell......
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Chuck was good enough to take some pix with me for the web site. But he sure looks tired! Guess Randy and Dave are working him too hard. Poor baby!
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It was sooooo cold at the Bull. Next week I'm gonna wear a sweatshirt!
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I went to the Dallas Bull in Tampa to try out the Play Station SingStar system. Chuck from WQYK was there to help figure it out.
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It was pretty cool to be recognized at the Zephyrhills C of C breakfast for winning the 2007 Jaycee Idol. Chamber President Greg First surprised me when he announced it. (It was sooooooo early. I am not a morning person!)
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Drunky Brewster at Crabby Bills-Clearwater Beach. Awesome!!!!!!!!!
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Sharing a good laugh with Helen and Capt.Rich of Above Average Charters. They are docked at Clearwater Marina just across the street from Crabby Bills. I think I will have to go fishing one of these days. They said I could make a music video on their boat...........now I just have to write the perfect song.
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Debbie and Shawn of Clearwater stopped for a picture at Crabby Bills on Clearwater Beach. Maybe we will see them at Remington's in New Port Richey one of these days.
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Doing a guest spot at Crabby Bills in Clearwater with Drunky Brewster.
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Veronica (The V-Girl) from WQYK was in New Port Richey, so I had to stop by and say hi. The last time she saw me was at the Hard Rock and I had blonde hair. It took her a minute to recognize me.
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Ashley and the Biker Buddies take a moment at Drive Time in New Port Richey. Keep your eyes on these guys....you'll likely see them riding for a cause (like troop support).
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Ashley went to New Port Richey to help buddy Dusty Ward raise some money to go to Texas. Dusty is going to get to open for Keith Urban! Cool.............................
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Another new friend. Wonder if he'll take me for a ride.........Nope- my mom would kill me!
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Aspen Cooper saw me at the State Fair in Tampa. I am glad she found me again tonight. Isn't she a cutie? I love her smile.
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Bruce and Bob were on hand to answer any questions and show off the warehouse of goodies donated for the troops. I think Bruce is one of my newest fans.
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My buddy Ms Connie came from Zephyrhills Vet Clinic to hang out with us at Sifter Parts.
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Jessica and Michael of Tarpon Springs decided to
take advantage of the moment when the band did Unchained Melody
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Singing "Picture" with Sean of Shake Band @ the Hilton on Clearwater Beach
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Singing for the Rotary District Conference at Clearwater Beach Hilton May 11, 2007
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I don't have their names just this second, but when I get them, I'll put them on the site. But they followed a juvenile who was responsible, along with his friends, for a great deal of criminal mischief and theft. The two men followed the kid and were able to lead the proper law enforcement officers to them. They got special recognition from Sheriff White.
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Performing the National Anthem 25APR07 for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
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The Pasco County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard
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This is as close as I want to get to law enforcement. I was honored to be asked by Sheriff Bob White to sing the National Anthem for the Pasco Sheriff's Office Recognition and Award Ceremony. This ceremony honors those who have recently retired, newly sworn-in, and those honored for meritorious service.
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My niece MacKenzie couldn't let Zach be my only back-up singer. I'm pretty sure she was jealous of Zach.
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The night's winners of the Cypress Gardens passes.
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On March 1 2007, I decided to sing for the St Jude Childrens Hospital and Research Center. Since I couldn't go there, I decided that the best way to do this was to sing for donations at Remington's for the Country Cares Radio-thon that was being hosted by WQYK in Tampa. I want to thank everyone at Remington's for their tips and help.
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The fun part after Remington's was taking more than $200 to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Veronica, Jan and the other volunteers were waiting for pledge phone calls. It was pretty cool that Veronica recognized me from my performance at the Tampa Bay Three Day last spring. It doesn't matter who you are or what your talents, EVERYONE can do SOMETHING and you will be so glad you did.Check out the website for St.Jude............................www.stjude.org
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Veronica, the V-Girl from WQYK, took some time to talk with me in front of a photo of the St Jude Children's Research Center.
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This my faithful back-up dancer--Zach. Cute, isn't he? He's going to break a lot of hearts someday!
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More new fans-----that's why I sing!
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I always meet the nicest peoplel at the Fair!
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See what I mean? I even saw people walking past the Bicardi Cafe' just stop to see who was singing. That is what every singer hopes for. It helps to remember that at an event like the fair, people are always on the way to somewhere else. Still, I love it! See you there next year.
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I love it when this happens. There are many times when I sing and there is no one in the area to listen. That used to make me upset .
But, I have learned to just sing anyway since I know the crowds will come.
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It was another freezing and windy day in sunny Florida.
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At the Bicardi Cafe' 2007 Florida State Fair.
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It was freezing on that deck at Remingtons! I mean, I know it's winter, but hey, this is Florida!
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Nothing like growing your own fans. Luckily baby Kennedy and big sister Kaylee Scharfman from Nashville didn't need too much convincing.
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I really appreciate Remingtons' manager Jeff Wills letting me sing there every Thursday night.
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One of my newest fans, Kaylee Scharfman of Nashville helped me out with Josh's Song. But she thinks it should be called Broken Toys!
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waiting to perform the National Anthem at the USF Bulls v. Louisville B-ball game in Tampa
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sound check before the game
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This is my new friend Marsalette Griffin. She keeps out the riff-raff. ;) Maybe she will be my personal bodyguard. She isn't very big, but I'd bet she could hold her own!
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New Year's Eve with the Rogues at the Bartow Civic Center
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having fun rehearsing with the Rogues in Bartow
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My brother Josh watching his buddy Joey being silly at Remington's
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Kailin was at Remington's with her mom. Kailin's mom said she is quite the little singer too!
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Mixing some country with Christmas
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I love my Thursdays at Remington's in Wesley Chapel! Come on out and say hi. I am "on-deck" every Thursday from 7pm-9:30pm.
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Remington's in Wesley Chapel
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At the Crist party
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With Robyn and Brian Crist at the Christmas party at Scotland Yards
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Bill Rinaldo & I take a minute for a photo. Mr. Rinaldo is an awesome singer. If you get the chance you should hear him. He was the emcee for several years for the Florida Hospital Foundation Gala at Saddlebrook.
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Wow!!!! Look at that. My mom almost ran into the car
in front of us. We were not expecting to see that.
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They must be talking about me!
Well, ok then.
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Dade City Christmas Stroll
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Josh looking so serious!
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Josh and his friend Becky joined me at Saddlebrook Resort
for the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Gala.
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This is my brother, Josh. You should see his smile!
Too bad he isn't supposed to smile while in uniform.
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Some of the boxes waiting to be adopted.
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Dr, Dr. Thayer, Linda, and Dr. Ed Cobb
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Having a good time in Wesley Chapel at Sifter Parts & Services, raising money for troop support.
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Ray Geeck, Dr. Dr. Thayer, and Dr. Ed Cobb helped Jessica and Ashley at the Troop Support Fundraiser
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Jessica signed the box she adopted to send to deployed troops. She also worked hard at the fundraiser and helped reach the goal of raising enough money to send out approximately 50 care packages.
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Bob Williams accepts two dozen fleece blankets from Ashley for troops in the Middle East
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on-stage at The Bull in Tampa with the Bull Shot Band and Chad Brock
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Pat & Ashley after the music
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some of the residents
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Pat Godwin and Ash at the Hawthorne Inn in Brandon
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a reflective moment at Hawthorne Inn in Brandon
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Performing for some of the residents of Hawthorne Village
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singing in the dark at the National Guard concert in Dade City
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Jennifer LeMoss at the National Guard concert
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Another new fan- Officer Brian McDougal
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Ash and Missy Lea at the National Guard concert- Thanks Missy for all your hard work!
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Chad Brock and Steve Austin of WQYK helped honor the returning National Guardsmen in Dade City on October 22.
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"Kenzie-Bug" loves her Aunt Ashley !
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Getting serious.
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Getting with it during "Before He Cheats!" How do you like my shirt?
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I'm not angry- I'm just not awake yet!
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Jered Allen, Cleve Thompson, Ashley, and Matt Sparks enjoy a few minutes under the trees at The Music Ranch. Jered and Matt are the owners of Faultline.
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Rehearsal at The Music Ranch in Lakeland
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With a couple of the guys from the Marine Corps League & Toys For Tots!
This ia a great way for you to give back to your community.
And YOU'LL feel good too.
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Sparklebration 2006
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Bicardi Cafe'-State Fair 2006
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on-stage Florida State Fair 2006
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On stage with the Carribean Extravaganza at the Florida State Fair 2006
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sizing up the crowd State Fair- Bicardi Cafe'-Tampa 2005
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At David Reutimann's Golf Event to support All Childrens Hospital.
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David Reutimann and Ashley at Silverado
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My new friend and style consultant Shelly
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getting into the Music with Kenny Flint's Rough Diamond Band at Po Boy's in Brandon
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at Champions
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Intro by Terry Mears at Zephyr Park on Saturday, July 29
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It was a hot day, but there was a welcome breeze
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WOW ---those heels start hurting after an hour!
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Karen and CeCe of CeCe Productions welcome Ashley to Hunters Green in Tampa. These ladies provide fun entertainment for any size crowd and give encouragement to everyone who approaches their microphones!
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Rick Ossi joins Ash for "Picture"
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Katherine Harris and Danny Burgess at the 3rd annual Reagan Day Dinner in New Port Richey
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Katharine Harris joins Ashley at the mic
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(my throat!)
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Michelle Kay of Bay News 9 shares a giggle with Ash at the Reagan Day Dinner
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This is one of my favorite places to perform- Zephyr Park. It is so pretty and there is nothing like being able to sing in my hometown.We are so lucky.
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It was a perfect day for the Jaycees Concert in the Park.
Dr. Ed and Dr. Dr Thayer of WZPH added a little something extra
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Tampa Bay Terminators
Half-Time Show
May 20
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Performing the half-time show
Tampa Bay Terminators
Tampa, Fl
May 20
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Relaxing after performing
at PinChasers for
Daybreak Rotary
April 30
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Ashley providing the gate entertain |
