I Heart F.A.M. Official Nashville Fashion Week Fashion and Music Mixer @ Studio615 [ March 31st, 2011 ]

Lovenoise and Studio 615 present:

I Heart F.A.M. Official Nashville Fashion Week Fashion and Music Mixer @ Studio615

HOSTED by American Idol's

Ashthon Jones

March 31st, 2011

4-6:30pm

Mini Fashion Show

2 DJS (bios below)

Food and Cocktails

@ 

2922 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
615.321.4448

http://studio615boutiques.com/

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OFFICIAL NASHVILLE FASHION WEEK EVENT

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Ashthon Jones 

(BIO)

Ashthon Jones was born on February 27, 1986 to Michelle and Harvey Anderson in Joplin, Missouri, a City she would never become familiar with, as her family moved to Valdosta, GA soon after her birth. When Ashthon was nine, she moved with her parents to Nashville, where she finished her primary years of schooling. Ashthon was blessed with a large family full of cousins who could all sing or play instruments. Her first memories of being musical herself, was at five-years-old. “I remember playing church, singing my heart out, and shouting around the house.”

Ashthon was back and forth from Nashville to Valdosta and back again. She would stay with whom she calls her second family, the Bellamy’s, when in Georgia. “The Bellamy’s are a huge host of first cousins, and they are all musically talented, so that’s where I get my singing from.”

Her musical influences in the industry are the Clark Sisters, Mary Mary, Monica, Destiny’s Child, and Mary J. Bleige. “I always looked up to Mary J in a special way, because she is living proof of what having longevity in the music business looks like.”

Presently, Ashthons favorite artist is Neyo, she especially admires his writing skills, and ability to create hit songs. Unlike many others, Ashthon has never been in a girl group, and she has no plans of moving in that direction.

ADOLESCENSE

Ashthon was blessed to be born into a two-parent household, but she has never physically met her biological father, Adonis Weathers Jr.

Harvey Anderson, married her mother before Ashthon was born, and remained in Ashthons life, as her Dad, until his death in 2000. She feels fortunate to have always had a father figure, but recalls some troubled times when she hit those magical teen years. “I remember feeling misunderstood and alone,” Said Ashthon.  Because she went through so much as a teen, Ashthon wants to share her experiences in hopes of motivating young girls across America to follow their dreams no matter what. Since returning home from American Idol, Season 10, Ashthon has contacted local Nashville Schools offering to come in and give motivational speeches to students.

AMERICAN IDOL

Ashthon has always watched American Idol, and she always dreamed of auditioning, but she had no idea this would be her season. She has worked tirelessly on her singing career in and around Nashville for over 6-years. However, recently she had shifted focus after re-dedicating her life, and her singing career was not at the forefront of her mind. She was working in a shoe store as a retail manager, when her mother called her and told her it was her time, and to go audition. Ashthon didn’t think twice, she hung up the phone, quit her job, and got in line for the American Idol auditions. She wore the number 8838 across her chest as she entered to sing before Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler, and Jennifer Lopez. She came out of the audition, a winner, she made it to Hollywood. Not only did Ashthon make it to Hollywood, she made it to the top 13. She was the judge’s wildcard pick and was saved the first elimination night.  However, her journey on American Idol came to an end; America chose to send Ashthon back to Nashville. “It’s not a sad ending for me, it’s only the beginning, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Everything is going according to plan; just watch what He has in store for me next”. Ashthon’s faith in God, and desire to utilize her talent, gives her confidence beyond her own understanding. Ashthon currently resides in Nashville, but plans to see the world.

 Career Highlights

American Idol (top 13)

Regis & Kelly

USA Today

102.7 KIIS FM

People Magazine

E News

Entertainment Tonight

OK Magazine

US Weekly

TV Guide

MTV News

Entertainment Weekly

99.1 WMYX Radio

The Insider

Billboard News

Fox 17 News

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DJ Legacy aka the Mixtress

(Bio)

DJ Legacy aka the Mixtress is one of the few female DJs in Nashville, TN.  Born and raised in Oakland, CA she fell in love with music at a very young age.  She started DJing in high school, doing house parties, family events, and more. After moving to Nashville for college she began to DJ as DJ Ms. L. During that time she had done some small events which included teen parties, house parties, community events and more.  In 2008, new opportunites came her way with different types of gigs.  She then changed her name from DJ Miss L to DJ Legacy. Many of her influences come from radio DJs in California where she grew up, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Backside and more. She now spins many genres including Hip Hop, Pop, Top 40, Rap, “Old School”, Neo-Soul, but does not limit herself to just those genres. She has been nominated twice for Southern Entertainment Awards and also is a member of the Fleet DJ crew. DJ Legacy's  career is growing with many projects on her table. She is constantly on the move looking for opportunities to grow. While looking for opportunities, many are finding HER. Look out for more from DJ Legacy.

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DJ Jane Dupree

(Bio)

Spinning everything from electro to house and techno,Jane Dupree has been a staple of the Nashville dance music scene for almost a decade. DJ Jane Dupree born as Bridgett Hardville began DJing in 1999 as college radio DJ and host of HouseNation on 88.3FM
WMTS. Ms. Dupree’s performancesdeliver captivating and hypnotizing mixes and always leaves dance floors begging for more.
She has shared the stage with international DJs and artists
such as Questlove, JFK, Dieselboy, Star Eyes, BT, The Crystal Method, Stacy Kidd, Martha Wash, DJ Fixx, Bad Boy Bill, Richard Humpty Vision, Charles Feelgood, Terrance Parker Jr.,Frankie Vega, Annalyze, Junior Vasquez, Circuit Breaker, Jen Mas, and tons more.