American Anthems

Pocket Change

Ashley Ruiz is a "hope dealer," dedicating herself to paying for people's laundry in low-income communities. This inspires Lee Brice to create a celebratory mid-tempo guitar jam that he debuts to a lively group of Ashley's friends and family.

Pocket Change

22m 56s

Ashley Ruiz is a "hope dealer," dedicating herself to paying for people's laundry in low-income communities. This inspires Lee Brice to create a celebratory mid-tempo guitar jam that he debuts to a lively group of Ashley's friends and family.

Previews + Extras

  • Ashley Ruiz Talks About What Drew Her to the Laundry Project: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ashley Ruiz Talks About What Drew Her to the Laundry Project

    S1 E2 - 1m 47s

    Ashley Ruiz introduces her work with The Laundry Project, a non profit organization offering free laundry to those in need. She discusses how she became drawn to this specific initiative and how important the ripple effect is of free laundry on the underserved families The Laundry Project benefits.

  • Ashley Ruiz Shows Lee Brice the Ropes At Laundry Project: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ashley Ruiz Shows Lee Brice the Ropes At Laundry Project

    S1 E2 - 2m 35s

    Ashley Ruiz sits down with country star Lee Brice to discuss the importance of clean laundry and how a small act of kindness can go such a long day. Lee is introduced to the necessities behind all Laundry Project events, how expensive clean laundry is and how recipients benefit from the project. Lee and Ashley get hands on and provide quarters and detergent to those in need.

  • Lee Brice & His Songwriting Partners Craft a Song for Ashley: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lee Brice & His Songwriting Partners Craft a Song for Ashley

    S1 E2 - 2m 46s

    Songwriters Billy Montana and Adam Wood join Lee Brice to craft a song based on Ashley Ruiz's story. Lee fills the guys in on his day with Ashley and how he was inspired by her life's work. Billy and Adam help Lee turn his inspiration into a beautiful country song with lyrics that parallel Ashley's mission.

  • Episode 2 Preview | Pocket Change: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2 Preview | Pocket Change

    S1 E2 - 30s

    Ashley Ruiz is a "hope dealer," dedicating herself to paying for people's laundry in low-income communities. This inspires Lee Brice to create a celebratory mid-tempo guitar jam that he debuts to a lively group of Ashley's friends and family.

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