Ashtyn Barbaree is an independent internationally touring Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Known for her ethereal vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and emotionally charged performances, Barbaree was named Americana Artist of the Year at the 2025 Arkansas Country Music Awards. Her music draws listeners in with a distinctive blend of vulnerability and strength, rooted in a sound that crosses Folk, Alt-Country, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter influences.

Barbaree’s dedication to creating authentic, emotionally resonant music continues to push boundaries and enchant audiences. Her latest project, Sent Through The Ceiling, released in October 2024, reached #44 on the Alt Country Specialty Charts (November 2024).

This collection of songs explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the bittersweetness of life's journeys. Drawing inspiration from the vast landscapes of the Ozarks and personal experiences, Barbaree weaves narratives of love, loss, and the pursuit of dreams. The album features arrangements that reflect the spirit of Americana music through the eyes of an Arkansan.

​

Barbaree has demonstrated unwavering enthusiasm and dedication throughout her artistic career. Throughout college at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), she performed over 300 shows annually between 2013 and 2017, balancing her studies and her burgeoning music career while earning a degree in geology. Her debut self-titled EP, recorded at The Butcher Shoppe in Nashville with an impressive lineup including producer David "Fergie" Ferguson and musicians Dave Roe, Jeffrey Clemens, Michael Rojas, and Kenny Vaughan, paved the way for her first European tour in 2018.

Her 2020 full-length album, Better Luck Next Time, recorded at The Studio Nashville, featured notable musicians like Chris Scruggs, Jeffrey Clemens and Tommy Hannum, and helped establish her presence on the international stage. She was named Arkansas Music Ambassador by Arkansas State Tourism and has been recognized with multiple nominations at the Arkansas Country Music Awards—including Americana Artist of the Year (2023, 2025 winner) and Acoustic Act of the Year (2024).

​

Notable performances include opening for a range of talents such as Alexandra Kay, Mike Mains, Jason Boland & the Stragglers, William Clark Green, Arkansauce, and Adeem the Artist. She performed at Arkansas’ Walmart AMP Underground VIP Lounge during Alison Krauss (2025), Feist (2024), Jewel (2024), Melissa Etheridge (2024), Sarah McLachlan (2024) and The Avett Brothers (2023). 

Her live performances have been featured on National Public Radio, TEDx, Ozark Highlands Radio, and Zillow, along with iconic venues including: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Vlechttheater (Netherlands), Arkansas Tiny Desk Concert, FreshGrass Festival, Railyard Live, Kulturhuset Islands Brygge (Denmark), The Momentary, Gulley Park Summer Concert Series, Ozark Folk Festival, The Majestic, Rockwood Music Hall, and Folk Alliance International (Canada).

Barbaree has made her mark on regional TV and radio platforms, including numerous appearances on: KSMU, KUAF, KXUA, KUAR, Arkansas Roots, Ozarks Live, 5 News, Good Day NWA (KNWA News), Fayetteville Public Television, Arkansas Style (KARK News), Later With Jason Suel, and more. She is a recognized member of the Arkansas Arts Council’s Arts on Tour Roster and has received regional support through programs like Artists 360, The House of Songs, City Sessions and CACHE.

​​​

Sent Through the Ceiling represents the culmination of Barbaree’s artistic evolution and personal growth up to this moment, bringing her to a wider national audience to solidify her place in the Americana genre.

​​