Ashley Cooke Releases New Breakup Anthem 'xs'

The country singer-songwriter co-wrote the track about moving on after a relationship ends.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:30pm

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Ashley Cooke has released a new song called 'xs' that serves as a fresh take on a breakup anthem. The 'your place' hitmaker co-wrote the track with Ashley Gorley, Emily Weisband and Will Weatherly. Cooke recently debuted the song live during her performance at the Country to Country festival in London, and the track 'the hell you are' continues to climb the country radio charts. Cooke is wrapping up her run on Jon Pardi's Honkytonk Hollywood Tour with a show in Pikeville, Kentucky on Friday night.

Why it matters

As one of country music's rising stars, Ashley Cooke's new song 'xs' showcases her songwriting abilities and her talent for crafting relatable breakup anthems. The track's vulnerable lyrics and Cooke's powerful vocal delivery are likely to resonate with her growing fanbase.

The details

In 'xs,' Cooke sings about the aftermath of a relationship ending, with lyrics like 'Oh don't deny I know you did it/ Oh doesn't matter how you spin it/ Want me back after that forget it/ Don't you know crossing lines makes xs?' The song was co-written by Cooke along with acclaimed songwriters Ashley Gorley, Emily Weisband and Will Weatherly.

  • Cooke debuted 'xs' live during her performance at the Country to Country festival in London in early March 2026.
  • Cooke's previous single 'the hell you are' continues to climb the country radio charts.

The players

Ashley Cooke

A rising country singer-songwriter who co-wrote and released the new breakup anthem 'xs'.

Ashley Gorley

An acclaimed country music songwriter who co-wrote Cooke's new song 'xs'.

Emily Weisband

A country music songwriter who co-wrote Cooke's new song 'xs'.

Will Weatherly

A country music songwriter who co-wrote Cooke's new song 'xs'.

Jon Pardi

The country artist whose Honkytonk Hollywood Tour Cooke is wrapping up with a show in Pikeville, Kentucky.

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What they’re saying

“Oh don't deny I know you did it/ Oh doesn't matter how you spin it/ Want me back after that forget it/ Don't you know crossing lines makes xs?”

— Ashley Cooke, Singer-songwriter

The takeaway

With the release of 'xs,' Ashley Cooke continues to establish herself as a talented country artist and songwriter who is able to craft relatable and emotionally resonant breakup anthems. The song's vulnerable lyrics and Cooke's powerful vocal delivery are likely to connect with her growing fanbase.