Ashley Cooke Finds 'Magic' In Taking Risks On Her Soon-To-Release Debut

Ashley Cooke revealed the release date of her massive debut album, tallying 24 tracks and a few collaborations featuring a few of the genres hottest artists. Three of those tracks, Cooke announced, are set to release on Friday (June 23).

Cooke made her surprise announcement on Tuesday night (June 20) at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, where she delivered her first-ever live performance of the closing track on the upcoming project, “State I’m In.” Cook posted the track list on her social media channels following the unforgettable moment at the Opry, unveiling duets with “Whiskey On You” star Nate Smith, award-winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, “Don’t Come Lookin’” artist Jackson Dean and her recent tour mate Brett Young.

“The last year of my life has been crazy and wonderful in so many ways, but I think the next year might be even better…” Cooke said at the Opry. “It's been full of bucket list moments for me… I made my Opry debut, signed my first deals, went on tours with my heroes, and lived a lot of life in the moments in between. This album is about all of that — and it's about the magic that can come if you really take risks in life and love. It's a huge honor to announce my debut album at a place that means so much to me. So, without further ado on July 21st, I'll release my first album shot in the dark, and I can't wait for each of you to hear it. Thank you to everyone who helped get me here, and thank you for making me feel so safe to take a shot in the dark.”

Cooke’s debut album, Shot In The Dark, is set to release on July 21. Three of the tracks — “Mean Girl” feat Caillat, “Shot In The Dark” and “Tastes Like” will release on Friday. See the full track list below.

1. Tastes Like
2. It’s Been A Year
3. See You Around, feat. Nate Smith
4. Shot IN The Dark
5. Moving On With Grace
6. Getting Into
7. Enough To Leave
8. I Almost Do
9. Mean Girl, feat. Colbie Caillat
10. Running Back
11. Good Thing Going
12. Next To You
13. Good To Be Back
14. What Are You On Fire About, feat. Jackson Dean
15. Say No More
16. Tryin’ To Love You
17. Back In The Saddle
18. Your Place
19. Dirt On ‘Em
20. Build A Bridge
21. Get You
22. Never Til Now, feat Brett Young
23. Gonna Get
24. State I’m In