Country Artist

Bio

Jasmun Leah Basilone, a 19 year old singer from Sylacauga, AL is well on her way to taking country music by storm! This rising artist began singing at the early age of 2 ½ when she first learned to talk! Her talent and passion for music comes from her Mother's side of the family and there was always music in her home growing up. Jasmun also enjoys dancing which she incorporates into her shows. "She really keeps the house shaking," says her mother, Ruth Basilone. Some of Jasmun's favorite artists include Crystal Gayle and Shania Twain.

This young singer recently received an Upcoming Artist Award at the Christian Country Music Award convention this past Nov. and has two nominations under her belt for the AGAPE awards. She was also nominated for the Youth in Music category for the Inspirational Country Music Awards this past November.

Jasmun has been a very busy young artist entertaining all across the USA and continues to do so. Her songs have been heard all the way to Mexico and over to Iraq. This year Jasmun is set to tour with Appalachia (formally known as Philadelphia) in the near future. She will also be appearing at the Agape Festival in Jefferson, Texas this May 29th thru 31st and will also be performing at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville this Summer at BB King's on June 5, 2008 at 1:30pm. She recently performed for the Louisiana Opry and has performed for the Alabama Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans with their traveling wall of veterans lost in Vietnam. She performed at BB Kings in Nashville during the 2006 CMA Festival and also played at the WYEA anniversary show in Sylacauga, AL this past Summer singing where Corey Brooks and Kevin Spencer were also performing. Jasmun also performed during a showcase at the ICMA festival this past November.

Jasmun is also set to release a new CD in May called, "ZERO TO SEXY." Ricky Skaggs band, Kentucky Thunder will be playing on most of the tracks and Jonathan Brown is producing the CD. "Mary Go Round" is her first single released to country radio on HMG Country Vol. 36. Her newest release "Mommy I Could Have Been" is on Christian Country V0l #126. Jasmun's music is being played around the world through Internet and different radio station. Listen and you will be glad you did!

President George Bush also sent Jasmun a letter recently, thanking her for her support of our country and of our troops serving around the world. She had sent him a copy of a song she wrote, called "Daddy's Little Soldier", a song she wrote the song for her Dad and the military to let them know how much they are missed and supported.

Jasmun's hopes and dreams not only involve her music but also to someday open a ranch where she can help children who are at risk of making bad decisions. She would also like to open a no-kill animal shelter. She currently does volunteer work, helping take care of animals for the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF).