Ashley Ballard is a R&B singer who was signed to Atlantic Records in the 2000s (decade). Her debut single "Hottie" was released in 2001, and received tremendous airplay, charting on the US Billboard charts peaking at number twenty-five. Her début album Get in the Booth followed on May 15, 2001, though it was never fully released. The single "Hottie" from the album sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.

In the 2000s Ballard made television appearances, including a concert part of the "Teensation" concert series, performing live with both James Brown and Josh Groban; toured the country with The Radio Disney Tour, and appeared on the cover of several publications, including Billboard magazine; and appeared and performed on The Jenny Jones Show.