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#CMAFest25: Virginia’s Ashley Anne talks “Leading a Horse to Water” and girl power

This year’s CMA Fest is fully underway! 90,000 country music fans are hitting Music City USA to see country legends and bright new stars.

One of Virginia’s brightest new stars, Ashley Anne is making her presence known with her unique sound and her “coastal grandma of country” energy.

She burst onto the scene with her hit “Dear Dolly.”

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We were able to catch up with her to talk about her latest hit, “Lead A Horse To Water,” and the power of women in country music.

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