Recorded just outside Nashville in Berryhill, Tennessee at Platinum Lab with Grammy nominated producer Jim Lightman, this project assembled some of the top Nashville talent available. With Pedal Steel from Denny Hemmingson, Bass by John Marcus, (Tim McGraw's Band) and Johnny Hiland's ripping guitar tracks, each track features individual musical gems. Lightman also contributed to late over-dubs on one of his many classic guitars; a collection of over one hundred. Eeach song on this CD was inspired by a true story from the very colorful life of Nick Ashton. Work hard. Play harder sums up the way this performer lives his life. Born in San Bernardino, Ca, Nick began writing and playing guitar by learning guitar and vocal riffs from the classic vinyl of the Eagles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and others alike. Nick has worked with his friend Tony Gallo (Suicdal Tendencies) to from a more edgy sound for the new CD, "Crush", and there is more Rock based Country in the works for his 3rd CD.Nick wrote his first song at the age of 11, and has not stopped since. "I've been fortunate to work with some of the best in the business", says Ashton. "I have learned so much about working in the studio, writing, and performing in the last 5 years. You just never stop improving, learning, and honoring your craft". Jazz great, Max Bennett, produced and spearheaded Nick's first CD "Affair of the Heart", bringing with him a group of LA's A-list musicians for studio and live performances. Download "Crush" - Nick Ashton's newest album; a digital release.