Baltimore singer-songwriter Ashley Kutcher (IG: @ashleykutcher) distinguishes herself as the kind of raw talent who infuses a unique sense of vulnerability and honesty to her songs that her fans have grown to love so much. The rising pop star got her start performing in high school before she started releasing her own music during her time at Towson University. Ashley was pursuing a nursing degree when a local bar came across a video of her singing online and invited her to perform onstage. While still enrolled in college, Ashley began to sing in local venues more regularly and produce songs on the side.

In only the past year, what started out as a hobby has grown into a full-time career with a larger fanbase than she had ever thought possible. Her breakout single "Love You From a Distance" set TikTok on fire with her D.I.Y. performance from the bathroom, amassing well over 100 million streams, 20 million TikTok views, and led to her eventual signing with Darkroom/Interscope Records. (spotify.com)

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