Ashley Cooke Shines at 2025 CRS New Faces Event

Ashley Cooke Delights Fans at 2025 CRS New Faces Show

Ashley Cooke astonished attendees at the 2025 CRS New Faces of Country Music event held in downtown Nashville on Friday night (Feb. 21) by inviting her new duet partner, Joe Jonas, on stage for an unexpected performance of their latest collaboration, “All I Forgot.”

Event Highlights

Cooke took the stage at the Omni Hotel ballroom as part of the New Faces lineup, concluding the 2025 Country Radio Seminar. This annual gathering unites radio programmers, artists, and journalists for three days filled with exclusive performances, showcases, workshops, and interviews, shaping the country music industry’s direction for the upcoming year.

Cooke’s Performance

Prior to the collaboration, Cooke performed a selection that featured her breakthrough hit, “Your Place,” along with a new song titled “The F Word,” which is part of an upcoming project. She then launched into her new duet with Jonas, which had its official release that very day.

Special Guest Appearance

Jonas made a surprise entrance from the side of the stage, joining Cooke for the second verse and harmonizing with her during the pop-country chorus, much to the crowd’s delight.

Showcase Lineup

The night began with Dasha, who showcased her impressive skills with a set that included “Didn’t I,” followed by “Heartbreaker From Tennessee,” “Even Cowboys Cry,” “Not at This Party,” and her breakthrough hit, “Austin.”

Strong Vocal Performances

Drew Baldridge was next, launching his segment with a new track, “Rebel,” before performing fan-favorites “Tough People” and “Somebody’s Daughter,” delivering one of the night’s standout vocal performances. Following him, Warren Zeiders captivated the audience with songs like “Relapse,” “You For a Reason,” “Pretty Little Poison,” and “Ride the Lightning,” showcasing his vocal prowess.

Closing Acts

Zach Top concluded the 2025 CRS New Faces show, emphasizing his classic Bakersfield sound with traditional Telecaster rhythms. He was recognized as the most traditional country artist of the evening, performing tracks such as “Sounds Like the Radio,” “Bad Luck,” “Use Me,” “I Never Lie,” and “Cold Beer & Country Music.”

A Stepping Stone for Artists

The CRS New Faces of Country Music show serves as a significant milestone for aspiring country singers who often go on to achieve major success. Being featured in this annual event is a strong predictor of future accomplishments in the industry.

Gallery Highlights

Catch the highlights from the 2025 CRS New Faces of Country Music show in the gallery below:

PICTURES: See the Highlights From the 2025 CRS New Faces of Country Music Show

Dasha, Drew Baldridge, Warren Zeiders, Ashley Cooke, and Zach Top graced the stage at the 2025 CRS New Faces of Country Music show on Friday night (Feb. 23), with a special appearance by Joe Jonas.

Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker