Is there anything Ashlund Jade can’t do? The 14-year-old model, actress, dancer, and singer just had her debut TV premiere on Lifetime’s The Pop Game.
Being the youngest on the show (by far!) Ashlund, at 13, proved that being young means nothing when you’ve got talent and drive. Her bubbly personality, her eye-catching stage presence, and a voice that would make Britney proud, placed her on the to-win list of many viewers.
While her friend and competitor, Ian Grey, ultimately took home the record contract with Mosley Music Group (Timbaland’s Record Label), we see a record deal for Ashlund in the very near future. We met up with Ashlund for an exclusive look at what it was like competing to be America’s next pop star.
I started singing when I was just 8 years old. I’ve grown up always loving and listening to music. I’d always sing around the house. I asked my mom to get me a singing teacher and I’ve loved it ever since.
I LOVE pop music! I just love any music that is upbeat and makes you want to dance.
My idol is Jennifer Lopez because she does it all. She sings, dances, acts, and models and that’s what I want to do.
It was actually a very long process. They contacted my mom and they went back and forth for a LONG time.
Not specifically. Some kids submitted tapes of them singing, and they reached out to others. They reached out to me 🙂
It was kind of stressful because I had to leave my family 🙁
I was really nervous for the first few episodes but as time went on, I regained my confidence and started feeling comfortable and excited!
It felt unreal because I had listened to his music all growing up.
It was humbling because they talked to us on such a personal level.
I really liked Jordyn Sparks because I feel I can relate to her the most because she’s young and likes performing.
Yes! I became really close with all of them. We’re like one big family!
Confidence is KEY!
I loved our rope course challenge!
We would have Nerf Gun Wars and play hide and seek after hours!
I saw it the first time with everyone else. It was scary!
Each week my family got together to watch the show. Nobody could start watching until we were all there and ready to watch.
My favorite episode would be “Divide and Conquer” because we got to do this CRAZY rope course and I got to sing my favorite song from the show!
I learned to always be yourself and that’s all you need. Don’t worry about what others think of you. Believe in yourself. That has really helped me with performing!