Ashley Monroe

Ashley Monroe grew up in Knoxville and moved to Nashville as a teenager to write songs. Her debut, Satisfied, was shelved for years by her label, and she built her name instead as a writer and harmony singer. She co-wrote Miranda Lambert's "Heart Like Mine" and later formed Pistol Annies with Lambert and Angaleena Presley.

Her solo records lean traditional, with steel guitar, sharp humour and close attention to melody. The Blade followed Like a Rose, and Sparrow, produced by Dave Cobb, added strings and a softer, more soulful tone. Rosegold moved further toward dreamy pop textures. She also sang the duet "Lonely Tonight" with Blake Shelton.