NORWALK, CT, USA, July 5, 2024--Factory Underground Records is pleased to announce the release of “Hand Me Down,” its debut single by Ridgefield, CT-based singer-songwriter Ashley Jo. The infectiously catchy country song was exclusively premiered by WKCK Kickin’ Kountry​ 101 on iHeart radio, an Asheville, NC-based digital radio station, earning rave public response amongst its extensive national listenership. 
 

Ashley shared the very moment she heard herself on Kickin' Kountry​ 101 for the very first time with her fans live on TikTok @AshelyJoMusic: "I've been waiting for this for so long. I'm so excited - this is the first time I've ever been on the radio!" she said. 

As it turns out. TikTok has a lot to do with the singer-songwriter's unique story, and growing social media presence. Asked to perform the national anthem before one of her high school hockey games, she took to the ice in her full uniform, goalie pads and all - ready to sing. In the middle of her performance, the microphone suddenly cut out. Undeterred, Ashley Jo kept right on singing, shocking people with the power of her voice. A video of the performance went viral on her TikTok, racking up an impressive 2.7 million views. 

"Hand Me Down" is the first single released by Ashley Jo since she signed with Factory Underground Records, distributed by SRG/ILS, an aggregate to Virgin/Universal Music Group. It was produced by Ethan Isaac of Factory Underground Studio.