Blessed with a clear, earnest voice that nevertheless has a hint of grit, country singer Ashley Cooke emerged at the dawn of the 2020s with a series of Internet singles that helped her secure a contract with Big Loud. Cooke's profile also was elevated by her teaming with such star duet partners as Jimmie Allen ("Good Goodbye") and Brett Young ("Never Til Now"), both featured on her 2022 debut album, Already Drank That Beer. A follow-up album, Shot in the Dark, appeared in 2023 featuring a collaboration with Colbie Caillat.
Born in Wisconsin, Ashley Cooke split her time betwee...