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Ashton Harrell

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Ashton Harrell is a 14 year old boy who started singing before he could talk! (or so it seemed) His first singing experience on stage was at the young age of 4 when he asked his mother if he could go on stage at a local amusement park and sing "Take me Home Country Roads" karaoke in front of hundreds of people. He ran up and sang it word for word even though he couldn't hardly read. And that was where the seed to perform was planted.
While Ashton sang and acted in several plays and talent shows from the ages of 4 til 9, and appeared in several commercails, His big break came when is was ten. He auditioned and made a Radio Disney group callled RD7.
From 2006-2007 Ashton had the privalege to tour for Disney and opened for major recording artists such has "The Jonas Brothers", "Kelly Clarkson", "Miley Cryus", "The Cheetah Girl's", and "Raven" Thanks Radio Disney!
Since that one year term as ended, Ashton continues to travel and perform for thousands every year. Most recentley "THE CARTOON NETWORK" named Ashton one of 20 of AMERIC'A MOST TALENTED KIDS. Thanks Cartoon Network!
Ashton is currently working on writing original music and has had the privilege to work with some of the most recognizable names in the Industry. Just this summer, Ashton had the opportunity to attend The School Of Pop" in Hollywood Califorina-founded and directed by Greg Himelstein and got to study under producer and songwriter Ron Harris who was responsible for Christina Aguilera's "Genie in the Bottle" debut album. He also worked with Producer/Songwriter Andrew Lane with "Silent Choas"-who is responsible for $140 million dollars in record sells to date. THANK YOU GREG, RON AND DREW!
Ashton's unique rocker style and vocal ability has lead to this 2 word response to be made over and over again!~~~~~~ "ABSOLUTELY AMAZING"
Thank you to all my fans and supporters.
Without you all, none of this would possible!!!!!

To date these are some of the comments
made about Ashton's Talent!
"You have the personality, stage presence, and you voice WOW. I will be in touch"
Disney Producer at School of Pop Showcase.
"That kid just has it. He has the voice and the musical hear. I didn't want to stop Listening"
Debbie Gibson - Totalpopstar
"He would be someone who would just be great to work with. He has the voice.'
Joey Lawerance - Totalpopstar

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Member Since: 29/07/2008
Band Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/ahsings
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Ashton Harrell is an unassuming thirteen-year-old who has been graced with an undeniable talent to sing. The moment his hand clutches a microphone, his audience is reeled in by the magnetism of his performance.

He found his voice at just four years old while still residing in his hometown of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. “We were at karaoke and I decided I wanted to go up on stage and sing. I’ve been singing ever since then.”

From that night, Ashton began performing in plays and talent shows, appearing in several commercials before being discovered by Disney.

“In Virginia, there was a Radio Disney group audition. I auditioned and they chose me for a group of seven singers.” At ten years old, Ashton became a part of the pop group RD7, opening for such acts as Raven, Kelly Clarkson, The Cheetah Girls, Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers.

The group toured the Virginia area for a year and a half before Disney began discontinuing groups, including RD7. “Because of the whole ‘Britney Spears shaved her head stuff’ that was going on at that time,” Ashton explains.

Ashton, along with his RD7 group-mate, Celeste, formed a new group called No Limit. “We kind of do the same thing that RD7 did. We perform a little bit down in North Carolina and some in Richmond. We did the state fair and stuff like that.”

“I auditioned for Can You Duet. We made it through to the second round in the auditions, but that was it. They didn’t pick any kids, so I didn’t feel bad. Since then, I’ve been back to Nashville and filmed a show called Nashville Spotlight. I performed three songs. That will air in February.” Ashton has also been invited to audition in Nashville for a new reality singing competition that will be aired right after American Idol. In the summer of 2008, Ashton attended ‘The School Of Pop’ in Hollywood, California. This sparked his endeavor to write original music with the help of professionals. He was named by Cartoon Network as one of 20 of America ’s Most Talented Kids and recently started guitar lessons. All the while, maintaining straight-A honor student status in school.

“I’m just a kid. I play basketball here and there. I like to watch football. Since we live on the beach, we go to the beach a lot. I don’t skateboard, coz if so, I’d probably break my neck. I spend a lot of time singing and rehearsing. I’d like to be rich and famous, but, even if I were singing at a restaurant in the middle of nowhere, I’d be fine. As long as I get a good education and I’m singing, I’m okay.” Ashton is looking forward to a long career in music with patience seemingly beyond his years, “It’s slow and steady. You just have to take one step at a time and see what happens.”

written by Krystina Rene' Miller

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