Ashley Cooke Shines at CMA Fest with New Music
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Written by Amanda Tempel
Ashley Cooke was a standout at CMA Fest 2025! From capacity crowds at the Riverfront Stage to connecting with fans at her own fan events and exclusive showcases, Cooke made the most of every moment. Whether performing her chart-topping hits or teasing new music, she proved why she’s one of country’s fastest-rising stars.
Among the highlights was hearing her current single, “the f word” - a track that’s quickly resonated with fans for its clever and catchy wordplay.
“This song immediately caught my attention from the title,” shares Cooke. “It’s brilliantly written and resonates with an experience I had in a past relationship…The song starts with ‘I try not to swear,’ which cracks me up because I have the mouth of a sailor, often using many f-words.”
More new music is on the way from Ashley - she plans to release her sophomore album later this year.
2025 has been nothing short of a banner year for the rising star. Ashley kicked things off with a Best New Country Artist nomination at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. She’s also taken her breakout hit “your place” to the top of the country radio charts, headlined a nationwide tour, and joined Cody Johnson in Australia and Kane Brown on select tour dates in the U.S.
Want to see what Ashley wore throughout her CMA Fest weekend? Check out our full fashion round-up below.
CMA Fest Riverfront Stage
The Look:
Top: Outcast
Jeans/Jacket: Stella McCartney
Belt: 8 Other Reasons
Boots: Kemosabe
Cooke-Out Fan Party
The Look:
Vest, Shorts, Jacket: Levi’s customized by Electrik Denim
NASCAR
Following her exciting week at CMA Fest, Ashley then headed Michigan for NASCAR’s Busch Light Summer Music Series where she performed.
Top: Victoria’s Secret
Pants: Custom Levi’s
Earring: Kendra Scott
Ring: Sterling Forever
Spotify House
Ashley hit the stage at The Spotify House where she brought out Ne-Yo for a surprise performance of “So Sick”.
The Look:
Top: Laruicci
Jeans: AREA
Boots: Larroude
Earrings: Kendra Scott
Ring: Sterling Forever
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