IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: ASHLEY COOKE MAKES CAPTIVATING MORNING TV DEBUT ON NBC’S TODAY
HOSTS HODA KOTB & JENNA BUSH HAGER SURPRISE COOKE WITH PLAQUE CELEBRATING RIAA GOLD CERTIFICATION FOR “NEVER TIL NOW (WITH BRETT YOUNG)”
COOKE DELIGHTS WITH PERFORMANCE “TASTES LIKE” OFF JUST-RELEASED DEBUT ALBUM shot in the dark
Ashley Cooke (center) is surprised by TODAY hosts Jenna Bush Hager (left) and Hoda Kotb (right) with a plaque celebrating her RIAA gold-certified single “Never Til Now” (with Brett Young) | Image courtesy of NBC’s TODAY / credit: Nathan Congleton | Download Here
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Big Loud’s country songstress Ashley Cookeimpressed audiences today with her morning television debut on the fourth hour of NBC’s TODAYjust one week after dropping her debut album, shot in the dark.Taking center stage in New York City this morning, Cooke delivered a mesmerizing performance of “tastes like,” the first track on her new record. To make the milestone moment even more unforgettable, hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager surprised Cooke with a plaque celebrating her first-ever RIAA gold certification for heartfelt love song “Never Til Now (with Brett Young).”
“I grew up watching the TODAY Show every morning, so when I started chasing my dreams, performing on this show was one of the first big picture moments I said out loud. Being invited to make my morning show debut with Hoda and Jenna was hard to wrap my mind around, but when they surprised me with a gold plaque… I couldn’t believe my eyes,” Cooke shares. “Thank you so much to the TODAY Show for an unforgettable morning, and one that made releasing this album as special as it gets.”
Cooke’s freshman record has already been making its mark, securing the No. 6 position in the Top 10 of Spotify’s Top Debut Albums USA. Spanning an impressive 24 tracks, the longest debut album from a female country artist to date, the album showcases her inherent writing abilities and personal storytelling. With each song, 20 of which Cooke co-wrote, the Billboard Rookie of the Month invites listeners even deeper into her world as she navigates the roller coaster of life through her sun-kissed melodies and genuine lyrics. Among the album’s highlights are collaborations with some of Nashville’s most sought after names including Jackson Dean, Colbie Caillat, Nate Smith, and Brett Young.
As Cooke’s “star on the rise” (The Tennessean) continues to shine, the standout female is set to perform on Luke Bryan’s Country On Tour for her second weekend before stopping at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Aug. 12. On Aug. 23, Cooke will embark on her first-ever headlining tour, shot in the dark Tour, in her home state of Florida in Panama City with rising acts Matt Schuster and Vincent Mason. Stay up to date with the latest news and more exciting announcements by visiting ashleycooke.com and following along on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @theashleycooke.
Ashley Cooke performs “tastes like” on NBC’s TODAY | Image courtesy of NBC’s TODAY / credit: Nathan Congleton | Download Here
Ashley Cooke performs “tastes like” on NBC’s TODAY | Image courtesy of NBC’s TODAY / credit: Nathan Congleton | Download Here