Jared Ashley was a finalist on season four of Nashville Star.
Ashley filed suit against country star John Rich from Big and Rich in May of 2009 claiming that he hit him in the face at The Club in Nashville, a private club owned by Rich. Rich, who denies the claims, countersued Ashley for defamation after Ashley disclosed the alleged assault in a Florida radio interview. Rich was booked on assault and harassment charges and was released from jail on $2,000 bail on May 28th.E! Online: Country's John Rich Charged in Nashville Smackdown (May 28, 2009) CMT: John Rich Free on Bond (May 29, 2009)
Nashville Star
- Reality competition series
- Featured contestants singing and performing country music
- Show now cancelled
- First aired: March 8, 2003
- Sixth season premier: June 9, 2008
- Network: NBC
- Original network: USA
- Created by Reveille
- Produced by 495 Productions
- Host: Billy Ray Cyrus
- Judges: Jewel, John Rich and Jeffrey Steele
- Executive producers: Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Mark Koops and Sally Ann Salsano
- Winners received a recording contract and the chance to perform at the Grand Ole Opry
Featured Video
Jared Ashley News and Blogs
- EW: John Rich charged for alleged 'Nashville Star' assault (May 29, 2009)
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Fast Facts
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Birthplace
Hobbs, New Mexico
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Raised in Newnan, Georgia
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Was in the Navy
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Member of the band Dirty South
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Instruments
Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar and Tuba
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Was a contestant on season four of Nashville Star
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Sued John Rich in May 2009
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Claims Rich hit him in the face at his Nashville club
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Rich denies the assault claims
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Rich was booked on two misdemeanor counts of assault and one count of harassment on May 28, 2009
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Rich was released from jail on $2,000 bond
