New Country artist, Dasha, isn’t afraid to shine a spotlight on others with her music which is great news for everyone but her ex.

It’s no secret her break-up banger, “Austin,” is a direct reflection of the real-life fury she experienced from her on-again-off-again relationship with her ex, but turns out the rest of her debut album, What Happens Now? plus the forthcoming Deluxe version Is also about him.

“The whole album is about the same person,” she said before sharing he’s definitely aware of it. “I’ve called him out so many times....I sent him the album before it came out.”

So what does he think? “Don’t know, don’t care, doesn’t matter,” she quickly responded before sharing it “feels so good” to have her first hit “inspired solely by this douchebag.”

It’s on to bigger and better things for the 23-year-old who is just getting started with conquering her dreams of a music career which she’s had since childhood when she started writing poetry.

“I actually started with poetry, I won this U.S.-wide competition for poetry in second grade,” she revealed. “I wrote a poem called, ‘Life Is In My Heart,’ and it was like, the most dramatic thing for an eight-year-old to write and I was like, serving and it won.”

While her talent was clear to all, it was most clear to her dad who she says gifted her a recording session for her 13th birthday to kick-start her career.

“My dad was like, my first manager,” she said. “He would get me like, local songwriter nights and winery shows, and coffee shop gigs and stuff like that,” she shared. For my 13th birthday, he was like, ‘Let’s record this thing!’ Music video and everything, he helped me get it all done.”

As she’s gaining popularity in the music world, Dasha also makes clear she has big dreams of acting and hopes to see herself on the big screen one day. “I would be really fun to play the bitch,” she said of her most-desired role. “Like, the mean girl, like Rizzo in Grease for example, or Regina George [Mean Girls] but I could also see myself doing like a really fun, like a spin-off of Footloose — if they ever redid that, playing Ariel would be like, my dream role.”

The sky is the limit for California native, who is making her debut at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on June 15. The debut is made extra special for her as she’s never even set foot in the famed venue.

“I’ve never been, I’ve never set foot in there,” she shared before expressing how honored she is to have an invite to take the stage. “Once I heard that I was going to have my debut, I was like, ‘I want that to be my first time.”

She continued, “This is legit, it’s the culture of Country music. I’m so grateful to even get the opportunity … I got the outfit all ready … It’s going to be amazing.”

Hear additional details about her plans for the debut, plus more about her album, hit song, “Austin,” and toxic ex by checking out her full interview from CMA Fest with Audacy’s Rob + Holly above.

Words by Monica Rivera Interview by Rob + Holly

New Country artist, Dasha, isn’t afraid to shine a spotlight on others with her music which is great news for everyone but her ex.
It’s no secret her break-up banger, “Austin,” is a direct reflection of the real-life fury she experienced from her on-again-off-again relationship with her ex, but turns out the rest of her debut album, What Happens Now? plus the forthcoming Deluxe version Is also about him.
“The whole album is about the same person,” she said before sharing he’s definitely aware of it. “I’ve called him out so many times....I sent him the album before it came out.”
So what does he think? “Don’t know, don’t care, doesn’t matter,” she quickly responded before sharing it “feels so good” to have her first hit “inspired solely by this douchebag.”
It’s on to bigger and better things for the 23-year-old who is just getting started with conquering her dreams of a music career which she’s had since childhood when she started writing poetry.
“I actually started with poetry, I won this U.S.-wide competition for poetry in second grade,” she revealed. “I wrote a poem called, ‘Life Is In My Heart,’ and it was like, the most dramatic thing for an eight-year-old to write and I was like, serving and it won.”
While her talent was clear to all, it was most clear to her dad who she says gifted her a recording session for her 13th birthday to kick-start her career.
“My dad was like, my first manager,” she said. “He would get me like, local songwriter nights and winery shows, and coffee shop gigs and stuff like that,” she shared. For my 13th birthday, he was like, ‘Let’s record this thing!’ Music video and everything, he helped me get it all done.”
As she’s gaining popularity in the music world, Dasha also makes clear she has big dreams of acting and hopes to see herself on the big screen one day. “I would be really fun to play the bitch,” she said of her most-desired role. “Like, the mean girl, like Rizzo in Grease for example, or Regina George [Mean Girls] but I could also see myself doing like a really fun, like a spin-off of Footloose — if they ever redid that, playing Ariel would be like, my dream role.”
The sky is the limit for California native, who is making her debut at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on June 15. The debut is made extra special for her as she’s never even set foot in the famed venue.
“I’ve never been, I’ve never set foot in there,” she shared before expressing how honored she is to have an invite to take the stage. “Once I heard that I was going to have my debut, I was like, ‘I want that to be my first time.”
She continued, “This is legit, it’s the culture of Country music. I’m so grateful to even get the opportunity … I got the outfit all ready … It’s going to be amazing.”
Hear additional details about her plans for the debut, plus more about her album, hit song, “Austin,” and toxic ex by checking out her full interview from CMA Fest with Audacy’s Rob + Holly above.
Words by Monica Rivera Interview by Rob + Holly

Rob Stone and Holly Hutton give you the VIP treatment as ACM Award-winning personalities, connecting you with your favorite Country artists every weeknight on Audacy radio stations nationwide. Join the high-energy duo as they keep your nights interesting with one-of-a-kind artist interviews, the latest Country news and real-life anecdotes from their own eventful lives. When not on your airwaves, you can catch Rob Stone on-stage as a singer-songwriter and Holly Hutton on her farm, rescuing horses. What are you waiting for? Listen now!

Rob Stone and Holly Hutton give you the VIP treatment as ACM Award-winning personalities, connecting you with your favorite Country artists every weeknight on Audacy radio stations nationwide. Join the high-energy duo as they keep your nights interesting with one-of-a-kind artist interviews, the latest Country news and real-life anecdotes from their own eventful lives. When not on your airwaves, you can catch Rob Stone on-stage as a singer-songwriter and Holly Hutton on her farm, rescuing horses. What are you waiting for? Listen now!

Rob Stone and Holly Hutton give you the VIP treatment as ACM Award-winning personalities, connecting you with your favorite Country artists every weeknight on Audacy radio stations nationwide.

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