“Paper Thin” by Ashton Naylor

Ashton Naylor is a singer-songwriter from San Marcos, Texas, who grew up surrounded by music ranging from Willie Nelson to Pearl Jam. He discovered his passion for songwriting during his first semester of college, later attending South Plains College for music before returning to his hometown to refine his craft at Texas State University. His unique style blends elements of country, blues, and Americana, influenced by artists like Jerry Jeff Walker, Robert Earl Keen, and Tom Petty, as well as Red Dirt legends like Cross Canadian Ragweed and Reckless Kelly. Since his 2024 debut single Just Like The Sun, Ashton has released Paper Thin, See Where This Thing Goes, and Chasin' Ghosts in 2025, followed by the album Foot in the Door and singles Barkeep and Backslide in 2026, establishing himself as an independent artist in Texas.