Feel free to post on the other topics as well. But it will be easier to keep track of post if they are all in one area. Will bog down the board a lot less and will be easier to find your posts.

As we wish all the contenders lots of luck, show Jared some love in this post! Thanks!

You got it girl!!

I think that one post is an excellent idea too.. good luck to all the regionalist waiting for the results. PJS

That is such a good photo of him. Nice smile!

You know...it's harder to type than I would have though with all my fingers crossed for Jared!!! LOL Here's one of my favorite picture of Jared for all of you:

well, i think he is some good looking dude. howdyyall is wishing you the best of luck.

I am glad to see that Jared has made it this far. I have known him since high school and have always loved his voice and all the other good things about him. I am keeping my fingers crossed that he makes the show.

WOOHOOO way to go JAred! Crossing my fingers and toes for ya.

Go Jared!

Thank you Tina for starting a fresh thread so that new people seeking information will be able to easily find it since posts tend to get shuffled around. More information on Jared can be found on his website (currently being revamped.) at www.jaredashley.com
Until we have the music page updated you can go to www.lahotcountry.com and request Jared. (Please read the website's rules about requests)
We will be happy to answer any questions about Jared and the Dirty South Band within reason and that are not of a personal nature. Thank you for your support! Jason - President - Jared Ashley Fan Club

Tina had posted part of Jared's website bio in another thread but for the ease of new users and so they don't have to go on a search I am reposting it below. jason - j.a.f.c.

Born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on May 16, 1976, Jared relocated to Newnan, Georgia at age three where he spent most of his childhood. At barely five years of age, Jared received his first guitar for Christmas. The gift, which sported a picture of Mickey Mouse, quickly became his favorite “toy.” When Jared was in the 10th grade, his family returned to Hobbs and Jared found himself honing his skills playing guitar and writing music in his spare time.

After graduation from high school, Jared joined the US Navy where he served for four years in Yokosuka, Japan. Following his dream to play music, the charismatic, handsome sailor played weekend gigs at George's Country Bar in Tokyo fronting the house band. While in the Navy, Jared also played two Persian Gulf DOD tours for over 20,000 military personnel and toured in more than ten countries around the world.

While in Japan, Ashley met a friend who became extremely interested in his music and offered to introduce him to his grandfather. With fate working Ashley's way, the young man's grandfather, Everett Zinn, was well known in the music business in Nashville and had helped many a rising star, including George Strait. Everett heard a demo of Jared and asked him to come to Nashville to meet a partner of his named Howard Fields, manager of Arista Nashville recording artist, Rebecca Lynn Howard.

With only one year left in the Navy, Jared planned a trip to Nashville to meet Fields and Zinn. After the meeting, Fields sent him off with advice that would change the country singer's life. Following his advice, and after completing his Navy career, Jared made the big move to Nashville. Once in Nashville, Jared picked up the house gig at the World Famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge and signed a management deal with Fields.

Jared eventually caught the eye of Doug Johnson, former president of Giant Records and currently the head of A&R for Curb Records. Impressed and supportive, Johnson took Jared into the studio and cut four songs. Later, Jared recorded a four-song demo which included the infectious “The Next Glass.” The impressive ballad has become a listener favorite on one of Nashville’s top radio stations, WSM FM, and is quickly creating a buzz about the new artist throughout the music industry. Jared recently inked a developmental deal with RCA Records to go into the studio with renowned record producer, Buddy Cannon.

Jared and the Dirty South Band have been called the top band on the SEC college circuit playing at universities all over the South. Jared also caught the eye of a Hollywood casting director recently who spotted him performing at Tootsie’s and subsequently flew him to Los Angeles where producers of the popular ABC network series, “The Bachelor,” considered him amongst four finalists for their upcoming Fall ’05 season. In addition, Jared was recently chosen by one of Atlanta’s top advertising firms to represent Am South Bank in their regional marketing efforts.

As Jared continues to win critical praise for his brand of high-energy country rock, his fan base continues to grow. It is only a matter of time before this talented young artist adds him name to the roster of a major record label.

Oh Jason~where are you? Just saw on the board where someone posted that Jared made it! I was under the impression that they wouldn't announce it until next month! I'm hoping that it is true, but don't want to get to excited before we 100% know! LMAO

GOOOOOOOOOOOO JARED!! Big Jared fan here and I wanna see Jared go all the way =)

Congratulations!!! PJS

Jared's "More Afraid of Livin" is about to be played on www.lahotcountry.com Have a listen! j.a.f.c.

I plead the 5th.yee ha!

Just requested one of Jared's songs "I Miss It Now" on www.lahotcountry.com Give it a listen..coming up next!

If they play the right request, Jared's original version of "Hicktown" which was on radio about 1 1/2 to 2 years ago will be on www.lahotcountry.com soon. Check it out! jason-j.a.f.c.

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Just requested one of Jared's songs "I Miss It Now" on www.lahotcountry.com Give it a listen..coming up next!

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Thanks for posting that link Jason~I love both of those songs~I was actually wondering today how I could request Jared's song "The Next Glass" on Memphis radio? Thanks ahead of time!