Pack A Suitcase For Secondhand Stories; “Pack your suitcase, it’s all you’ll need.”
Fusing heartfelt storytelling and authenticity, Ashleigh Dallas releases her latest single, ‘Secondhand Stories’, on January 19.
Kicking off the Tamworth Country Music Festival in style with the release of ‘Secondhand Stories’ which is also the five-time Golden Guitar winner’s headlining show at the Tamworth Town Hall on Wednesday, January 23.
The song, penned during a DAG Songwriting Retreat with Natasha Soonchild and Margaret Anne King, is an ode to wanderlust and the pursuit of personal experiences over living vicariously through others’ adventures.
The trio drew inspiration from Marg’s extensive travels, delving into conversations that sparked the song’s inception.
“This came from a morning we spent talking about what it’s like when you get out and see things,” Ashleigh said.
“We were talking about when you have awesome experiences, we have all had someone tell us how lucky we are to experience that.”
‘Secondhand Stories’ encourages listeners to embrace a sense of freedom, dream big, and embark on their adventures.
“It’s all about not living your life through someone else’s pictures and Instagram posts, don’t live your life through a secondhand story; get out and do it yourself,” Ashleigh said.
The single aims to ignite a wanderlust spirit within its audience.
“I’m hoping this song makes listeners dream that trip and do it,” Ashleigh said.
“When I hear this song, I want to be in a car driving. I hope it becomes a soundtrack for our listeners as they do these trips.”
Entering a new chapter after turning 30, Ashleigh believes ‘Secondhand Stories’ marks a pivotal moment in her career.
“I feel like I’ve really found my grounding and who I am,” she said.
“I feel like ‘Secondhand Stories’ is the start of not holding back and delving further into pushing boundaries and going past my comfort zone.”
As an artist committed to growth and evolution, Ashleigh sees this single as her personal anthem, empowering her to push boundaries and embrace new lyrical content.
“I hope this song will give me the confidence to follow my own lyrical content and push the boundaries and live life to the fullest,” she said.
‘Secondhand Stories’ is the title track of Ashleigh’s upcoming album, set to grace the airwaves in late 2024.