Lauren Ashley’s “Cold November” Takes First Place In a National Songwriting Contest

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September 26, 2011 -- Nashville, TN --  Lauren Ashley's 'Cold November' earned first place in the "Wake Up Nashville - And Dream Big" songwriting contest, which was judged by Savannah Music Group.  Lauren Ashley's song "'Drive' also place in the Top 10.  Lauren Ashley will be performing both 'Cold November' and 'Drive' this Thursday at the Country Music Hall Of Fame for the Wake Up Nashville benefit.  Both songs will also be featured on the Wake Up Nashville CD, which will be available for purchase at the event.  the benefit will begin at 7pm and is to raise money and awareness for Narcolepsy.  For more information, to make a donation, or purchase tickets, visit www.WakeUpNarcolepsy.org.

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Georgia Girl, Lauren Ashley, Opens for Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour

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September 29, 2011, -- Nashville, TN -- Georgia girl, Lauren Ashley Redmond will open for Capitol Recording artist, Luke Bryan, as a part of his 2011 Farm Tour.

Lauren Ashley, of Griffin, GA, will join Bryan on his third annual Farm Tour in Statesboro, GA on Wednesday, October 5.

"I am so excited and honored to have been asked to be an opening act for Luke Bryan." said Lauren Ashley,  " I have always been a big fan of his music and I can't wait to be a part of the Farm Tour."

Lauren Ashley released her self-titled EP in April and since then has taken the music scene by storm.  She recently made the move to Music city (Nashville, TN) where she won a national songwriting contest for her original song, 'Cold November' which was judged by Savanna Music Group.

Lauren Ashley's CD has received outstanding reviews and has lead her to become a finalist for the Female Artist of the Year given by Georgia Country Awards.  To vote for this award, go to www.Georgia-Country.com/awards.php Voting ends on the 9th of October.

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