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Ashley Campbell

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The daughter of legendary country singer Glen Campbell and his fourth wife Kim Campbell, singer, songwriter, and banjo player Ashley Campbell was encouraged by her parents to sing and play the piano while growing up. Ashley added playing acoustic guitar to her musical talents, once she began attending high school. Moreover, Campbell also landed roles in improv groups and local musicals. Ashley went on to attend college as a theater major. Ashley first picked up the banjo after a director cast her in a role which required that she learn to play that particular instrument. Campbell subsequently mastered her own banjo technique, under the expert tutelage of her godfather and noted banjo player, Carl Jackson. Following graduation from college, Ashley joined up as part of the band as a banjo player, keyboardist, and harmony vocalist for her father Glen's farewell tour, that he did in the wake of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Campbell has since branched out to pursue a solo career. Her debut single "Remembering", a touching tribute to her famous father, was released on June 29, 2015.
- IMDb mini biography by: woodyanders

[on her father Glen Campbell] I don't want anyone to think I'm using my dad's name as a crutch. It's part of my identity and who I am. It's where I came from, and I'm proud of it. And if I didn't think I could back it up with my own talent, then I wouldn't be [making music]. I'm honoring him by embracing being his daughter.
[on her song "Remembering"] I wrote it with my good friend, Kai Welch. I came up with the idea and the melody when I was living with my mom and dad in Malibu a couple of years ago. I wanted to write something that expressed to my dad that I wanted him to feel safe ... that he didn't have to worry; I'll take care of him when he can't take care of himself. When you're little, your parents take care of you and make the world not such a scary place. As you get older, those relationships change and kind of swap places. The kids are the ones taking care of the parents and making sure the world's not a scary place for them.
[on performing with her father Glen Campbell on his farewell tour after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's] I can't even put into words how priceless it was for me to be able to perform with my dad. It was a ridiculously valuable experience for me as a performer. But, more importantly, it was so great to watch my dad doing what he loves. Being able to witness the legacy he created and to see all the fans who love and support him -- being caught in that crossfire of encouragement was amazing.

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