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ASHLEY COOKE SETS HER SIGHTS ON YOUR PLACE TOUR
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Fresh off of scoring her first No.1 hit at country radio with “Your Place,” Ashley Cooke is setting the stage for her headlining your place Tour, kicking off on October 23 in Seattle, Wash. TheBig Loud / Back Blocks Music country songstress will headline 17 cities nationwide – with more to be announced soon – joined by special guest Greylan James. General onsale begins this Friday, June 28 at 10 a.m. CT at ashleycooke.com.
“Is it October yet? I can’t WAIT for this tour celebrating ‘your place’ and all that’s happened since my first tour!” shares Cooke. “The shot in the dark Tour holds some of my all-time favorite memories so of course, my band and I can’t wait to get out there and make some more. This new set will have a lot of fun surprises arrangement wise and also a few sneak peeks at brand new unreleased music. Counting down the days!”
“your place” reached No. 1 on Country Aircheck / MediaBase this week, making the song the second single to reach No. 1 from a female artist at country radio in 2024. Cooke is also the highest charted solo female in 2024 on Billboard Country Airplay, peaking at No. 2 this week. The trajectory of “your place” claiming the top spot took the “promising Nashville up-and-comer” (Los Angeles Times) a short 26 weeks from debut to peak, tying her as the second fastest growing solo female debut single on Country Aircheck / MediaBase in the last 10 years.
The career milestone came just days after Cooke’s feature on Brantley Gilbert’s track “Over When We’re Sober” released to country radio on June 20 for immediate airplay before releasing universally on June 21. The duet impacted country radio yesterday at No. 31 and No. 41 on Billboard Country Airplay and Country Aircheck / MediaBase charts respectively – the most-added single of the week – crediting Cooke with two of the top three gainers on Country Aircheck / MediaBase this week.
Earlier this year, “your place” earned Cooke her first-ever CMTMusicAward win for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year.The music video for “your place,” directed by ACM and CMA award-winner Justin Clough, captures the essence of the song’s raw emotions, showcasing Cooke’s autobiographical journey of moving forward and reclaiming her independence after a toxic breakup. As her intrusive ex persistently crosses boundaries that no longer concern him, Cooke draws a firm line – “her current situation is none of his damn bizness” (MusicRow).
The Florida native’sfirst full-length headlining tour in 2023, the shot in the dark Tour, saw Cooke performing over 33 shows nationwide. Throughout her career, Cooke has shared the stage with country juggernauts such as Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Brett Young, Jordan Davis, and many more. Before kicking off the your place Tour, you can find Cooke thrilling fans on the U.S. leg of Jordan Davis’ DAMN GOOD TIME Tour throughout the summer after completing its European leg this past spring.
As her palpable momentum grows, the MusicRow Discovery Artist of the Year and 2024 Next Big Thing artist will appear at some of the country’s hottest festivals including Windy City Smokeout, Faster Horses, Country Boom, Country Summer, and more.
YOUR PLACE TOUR DATES
Oct. 23, 2024 – Seattle, Wash. at Tractor Tavern
Oct. 24, 2024 – Boise, Idaho at Knitting Factory
Oct. 25, 2024 – Salt Lake City, Utah at The Depot
Oct. 26, 2024 – Denver, Colo. at Bluebird Theater
Nov. 2, 2024 – Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Druid City Music Hall
Nov. 3, 2024 – Dothan, Ala. at National Peanut Festival
Nov. 7, 2024 – Kansas City, Mo. at PBR Big Sky Bar
Nov. 9, 2024 – Minneapolis, Minn. at Fine Line Music Café
Nov. 16, 2024 – Cincinnati, Ohio at Bogarts
Jan. 30, 2025 – Tallahassee, Fla. at The Moon
Jan. 31, 2025 – Fort Myers, Fla. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
Feb. 1, 2025 – Sanford, Fla. at Tuffy’s Music Box
Feb. 6, 2025 – Oklahoma City, Okla. at Beer City Music Hall
Feb. 13, 2025 – Columbus, Ohio at The Bluestone
Feb. 14, 2025 – Chicago, Ill. at Joe’s Bar on Weed St.
Feb. 19, 2025 – Nashville, Tenn. at Brooklyn Bowl
Feb. 26, 2025 – New York, N.Y. at Gramercy Theatre
ABOUT ASHLEY COOKE
With Big Loud / Back Blocks Music country artist Ashley Cooke, it’s best to know what you’re getting into – because this emerging star is the definition of more than meets the eye. A graceful exterior matched by a casual-cool nature. Skillfully crafted lyrics and a knack for unforgettable performance. Effortless vocal beauty and a bold sense of internal grit, freely mixing it up with the boys while she rallies the girls.
And most important, a passion for capturing the magic between heartbeats, each moment as unique as she is. Still early in her journey, being herself has already served Cooke well. It has led to over 270M global streams with chart climbing hits like “Never Til Now” with Brett Young, Ryman and Grand Ole Opry debuts, national TV appearances on ABC’s The Bachelorette and NBC’s TODAY, tours with Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Cole Swindell, Brett Young, and more.
And now, her next chapter continues with her July 2023 debut album shot in the dark. Unfolding as if they were ripped from pages of her personal journal, Cooke’s sun-kissed blend of two-lane pop country is on full display in the collection’s 24 tracks, inspired by true tales of love, heartbreak and all the moments in between. Fully capturing the essence of a daring twenty-something growing up, chasing her dreams and taking risks, Cooke infuses heartfelt lyrics, captivating melodies and raw relatability as she invites listeners to come along for the ride. The striking debut has already garnered Cooke praise from Billboard who named her the July 2023 Rookie of the Month, with additional praise pouring in from People, American Songwriter, The Tennessean, and more. Cooke went on to win her first CMTAward for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year at the 2024 CMT Awards before being nominated for ACM New Female Artist of the Year, adding to previous recognition as one of MusicRow’s 2023 Discovery Artist of the Year and Next Big Thing as well as iHeartCountry’s On The Verge artist. Meanwhile, her award-winning single “your place” continues to take her career to new heights as she notches her first career No.1 song at Country radio.
ABOUT GREYLAN JAMES
From the moment his Papaw gifted him his first guitar at the age of 5, one of Nashville’s most exciting young breakout country stars Greylan James knew he was meant to be a musician. The Knoxville-raised artist-on-the-rise has been manifesting his vision of country music stardom since his earliest days: from those cleats and cowboy hats he wore to school to playing every sort of live show imaginable from tailgates to patios and dive bars to funerals around his hometown.
Since moving to Music City eight years ago, Greylan has become a “celebrated songwriter” (Country Now) earning cuts from some of country music’s most notable artists including Kenny Chesney, Chris Young, Cole Swindell, Darius Rucker, Chris Janson, Bailey Zimmerman, Breland, and more. The singer/songwriter recently earned his first No. 1 and ACM Award for Song of the Year co-writing Jordan Davis’ smash hit “Next Thing You Know.” The song also earned Greylan his first CMA Award nomination for Song of the Year. To date, Greylan’s songbook has amassed more than 650M streams. And while Greylan has undoubtedly been incredibly successful penning hits for others in the writer’s room, he’s ready to strike out on his own with the recent release of his anticipated debut single “Young Man.” Co-written alongside esteemed Nashville songwriters Jacob Davis and Josh Miller, and dedicated to Greylan’s late grandfather, the reflective song of notching wisdom from one’s elders is his most personal song yet. After joining Old Dominion and Cole Swindell on the road in 2023, Greylan has supported Scotty McCreery’s Cab in a Solo Tourand Adam Doleac’s Wrong Side of a Sunrise Tour in 2024. For a full list of tour dates and more, visit GreylanJames.com.
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