Country Singer Ashley Cooke Joins 'Yellowstone' Spinoff 'Marshals'

The 28-year-old Florida native will perform her song 'next to you' in an upcoming episode.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Country music singer Ashley Cooke has joined the cast of the Yellowstone spinoff series Marshals. Cooke will make a cameo appearance in an upcoming episode, performing her song 'next to you' in a bar scene. The CBS drama, which has already attracted 9.5 million viewers for its first episode, stars fellow country singer Luke Grimes and has previously featured other country music artists like Lainey Wilson and Riley Green.

Why it matters

The Yellowstone franchise, created by Taylor Sheridan, has become known for its strong ties to the country music scene, featuring cameos and musical performances from popular artists. Cooke's appearance on Marshals continues this trend, further integrating country music into the show's universe and appealing to the franchise's loyal country fan base.

The details

Cooke will perform her ballad 'next to you' in a bar scene during the March 8 episode of Marshals. Her cameo will begin with a close-up shot of her singing on the bar stage, and her performance will be woven into the episode's storyline, which finds Kayce confronting his family's past as he works with his new Marshals teammates.

  • Cooke's episode of Marshals will air on March 8, 2026.
  • Cooke released her 9-track project 'ace' in November 2025.

The players

Ashley Cooke

A 28-year-old country music singer from Florida who is making a cameo appearance in the Yellowstone spinoff series Marshals.

Taylor Sheridan

The creator of the Yellowstone franchise, which includes the spinoff series Marshals.

Luke Grimes

A country singer who stars in the Marshals series.

Riley Green

A country music artist who has also joined the cast of Marshals.

Lainey Wilson

A country music artist who has appeared in the Yellowstone series.

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What they’re saying

“Her cameo begins with a close-up shot of Cooke singing the soul-stirring track on the bar stage and continues as the scene unfolds.”

— Big Loud, Cooke's record label (countryliving.com)

What’s next

Cooke is scheduled to perform at the C2C: Country to Country 2026 festival before continuing as support on Jon Pardi's Honkytonk Hollywood tour.

The takeaway

The continued integration of country music artists into the Yellowstone franchise demonstrates the show's commitment to authentically representing the country music culture and appealing to its loyal fanbase, further solidifying the franchise's status as a must-watch destination for country music fans.