Ashley Anne Unveils Powerful New Song for "Couch Surfing"
 | Fri, January 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM |
Named an Artist To Watch in 2026 by 1883 Magazine and Galore, rising singer-songwriter Ashley Anne releases the official music video for her gut-wrenching track, "couch surfing," out everywhere now.
"One of her most honest and affecting releases yet," as acclaimed by Entertainment Focus, was released back in October of 2025 and speaks to anyone who's ever felt like they didn't have a true home or stable family foundation. Drawing from Ashley's own experiences growing up in a complicated and sometimes abusive household, the song reflects the reality of living on other people's couches through middle and high school, never quite having a safe place to land. The raw honesty of the song has already struck a chord with fans online, quickly becoming one of Ashley's most anticipated releases yet.
"I had the title 'couch surfing' written down for months. I had pitched it to multiple writing rooms, and it was never the one we'd write that day. It was a term my sisters and I would throw around as kids. We called ourselves couch surfers: people who hopped from one person's couch to the next couch. We also grew up in a beach town, so it was fitting. I got in a room with three of my best girl friends: Averie Bielski, Olivia DaPonte, and Fran Litterski. We were as honest and as raw as possible. I posted a clip of me singing the song, and 200k views later, the outreach was immense. The number of people who have felt those same emotions was moving. At that moment, I knew it'd be the next single and it'd be a special one," shares Ashley.
"couch surfing" arrives on the heels of a breakout year for Ashley, marked by a growing catalog rooted in raw honesty and emotional clarity. She previously released her debut EP, dear dolly (January 2024), followed by her sophomore project, call me when you land (November 2024). Her first-ever duet, "Fence" with Eli Winders, earned praise from Holler for its "tender harmonies & vivid storytelling," alongside recognition from CMT, CMA, Country Central, and the Academy of Country Music.
Since her debut, Ashley Anne has shared the stage with Avery Anna, Charles Wesley Godwin, Tigirlily Gold, and Josh Turner, and performed at CMA Fest in both 2024 and 2025-including a spotlight appearance at Spotify House on the Fresh Finds Stage. Named an Artist to Watch by Holler, Sweety High, and Women of Country, and selected as part of Spotify's Fresh Finds Class of 2024, Ashley continues to carve out her place as one of country music's most compelling new voices.
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With "couch surfing," Ashley opens her heart wider than ever-turning personal heartbreak into a powerful reflection on resilience, vulnerability, and the longing to feel at home.
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