Deeply rooted in the flourishing music scene of Asheville, North Carolina, singer and songwriter Ashley Heath is quickly winning over Americana music fans with her “velvet soul” singing and close-to-the-bone songs. Heath began pursuing music full-time in the spring of 2015, and has appeared at prominent clubs and festivals such as MerleFest, Bonnaroo and Shakori Hills and Floydfest, playing in support of Davy Knowles, The Masters of Bluegrass, Anders Osborne, Shamarr Allen of Galactic, and other staples of the scene. Described as a musician who’s “got that sparkle” by the Asheville Citizen-Times, Heath has the ability to “happily sing everything from Bonnie Raitt-style songs to classic folk, bluegrass, the blues and original material.” Her unique style, born from her upbringing in North Carolina’s “Jewel of the Blue Ridge,” Madison County, led to a win in the MerleFest band competition in 2018, and her relatable, thoughtful lyrics and gritty, bluesy sound have brought her growing recognition, including appearances on WNCW’s Top 100 list and “Best of WNC” awards for several years in a row.