MCA recording artist Ashton Shepherd made multiple “Best Of 2008” lists for her debut album Sounds So Good

The Wall Street Journal’s year-end list states “the most promising debut of 2008 came from this young woman from Alabama” and calls Shepherd “a potential Loretta Lynn for a new generation.” Sounds So Good was The Washington Post’s pick for 2008 album of the year (all genres) and Entertainment Weekly includes “Sounds So Good” on their list of 10 Best Singles of 2008 (all genres). In addition, Shepherd holds the #1 spot on the Nashville Scene’s Country Music Critic’s Poll in the New Acts category, which was voted on by top music journalists from all over the country.

After an incredible year of being welcomed into the music industry by her peers, radio, the critical press and fans, Shepherd is very thankful to be hitting the road again. “I can’t wait to get out there and perform,” says Shepherd. “Country music fans are just amazing people. They make new artists like me feel loved.”

The singer/songwriter from Leroy, AL will open shows for Little Big Town on their A Place To Land tour tonight in Montgomery, AL and Friday night in Atlanta, GA.