Country Songstress Ashley Ryan Offers Up A Softer Side In Acoustic Take On "Hush Little Baby"

Anytime an artist releases an acoustic version of a track, our ears perk up. Today powerhouse vocalist Ashley Ryan showcases her dynamic rage in the stunning acoustic take on her viral hit Hush Little Baby.

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Hush little baby, don't you cry/ Your mama's got a 12-gauge held up high/ And if that boy ever breaks your heart /I'll send him where the moon meets and kisses the stars," the California native sings with haunting conviction.

With a southern gothic feel and classic bluegrass instrumentation, Ashley calls out a warning to any man who even lifts a finger to her baby girl. The innovative story is a welcomed return to strong narratives that country music sometimes throws to the wayside.

"'Hush Little Baby' was one of the first songs I have ever written independently, and has been a labor of love for many years," Ashley told All Country News. "Due to the overwhelming response I received after its initial release in January, I decided to give y’all an acoustic version of the song. It maintains that eerie vibe, like the original, while stripping it down to a bluegrass instrumentation. This storyline captures the true heart behind a protective mother."

With potent lines like “just because he a male don’t make him a man," Ryan sets herself apart in an often overcrowded genre. Feverishly clever and committed to creating vivid portraits of real life, Ashley Ryan's breakthrough is on the horizon.