Cooke will release debut album later this month
Big Loud’s country songstress Ashley Cooke continues to build excitement around her 24 track debut album as she unlocks two additional tracks from her highly-anticipated first record, Shot in the Dark. Following the album announcement from the Grand Ole Opry stage, Cooke continues to give fans a glimpse into the heartfelt depths of her debut collection with brand-new songs “Your Place” and “Enough to Leave” available everywhere now. The releases showcase the wide spectrum of emotions and raw relatability that can be expected from her forthcoming record.
“One of the coolest parts about releasing an album with 24 songs is that I can really dive deep into all the different sides of my experiences and feelings,” reflects Cooke. “The songs I’m releasing today explore two different emotions I have experienced after relationships ended, both are ultimately about seeking happiness after it didn’t work out. Breakups are complicated, and ‘your place’ and ‘enough to leave’ both dig into that.”
“Your Place” is a captivating anthem of self-empowerment and setting boundaries and is released today with a new music video, Co-written by Cooke with Jordan Minton and Mark Trussell, this empowering track showcases Cooke’s commanding vocals as she reclaims her power and strength after being wronged in a relationship. The dynamic musical arrangement adds a fresh twist to an all-too-familiar feeling – he made his bed, and she’s not sleeping in it.
On the flip side of heartbreak is “Enough to Leave” – a poignant and emotional track inspired by sage advice from her mother. Cooke describes it as the most challenging song to write on the album, and enlisted the talents of Matt Roy and Lauren Weintraub to bring it to life. Exploring the difficult decision of walking away from a relationship, Cooke’s emotive vocals find her grappling with the revelation that sometimes setting the wrong person free is the kindest thing you can do for them.
Just two weeks ago, Cooke gave fans the first taste of what to expect of the freshman record, stunning with title-track “Shot in the Dark,” “Tastes Like” and the heartfelt duet “Mean Girl” featuring Colbie Caillat. As the album’s July 21st release date approaches, her debut album promises to showcase the pages of her journal laid bare for all to see. With its sun-kissed melodies and genuine lyrics, the collection stands as a testament to the roller coaster of life, inviting listeners to come along for the ride to experience each raw and relatable moment. The project is poised to be one of longest debut albums by a female country artist to date.
Cooke will take the album on tour with the headlining Shot in the Dark Tour to 24 cities this summer and fall, calling upon rising artists Matt Schuster and Vincent Mason as support.
