Country Star Ashley McBryde Opens Up About Sobriety Journey

Ashley Cooke lands acting role in 'Marshalls' and Ella Langley gifts Eric Church a unique vintage watch

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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In this week's country music news, rising star Ashley Cooke is set to appear in a multi-episode role on the Yellowstone spin-off 'Marshalls', Ella Langley gifted Eric Church a special 1920s pocket watch, and Ashley McBryde shared the story of the intervention that led her to rehab in 2022 after waking up in another artist's home.

Why it matters

These stories highlight the personal struggles and professional successes of some of country music's biggest names, providing fans with a deeper look into the lives of their favorite artists.

The details

Ashley Cooke will join the cast of the Yellowstone spin-off 'Marshalls', continuing Taylor Sheridan's trend of featuring country stars in both the soundtrack and acting roles for his shows. Meanwhile, Ella Langley found a unique vintage 1920s pocket watch with an 'E' engraved on the back to gift to her tour mate Eric Church as a special end-of-tour memento. Most notably, Ashley McBryde opened up about the 2022 incident that led to her seeking treatment for sobriety, recounting waking up in another artist's home and being confronted by an intervention from her team.

  • Ashley Cooke's appearance on 'Marshalls' will premiere this Sunday, March 10, 2026.
  • Ella Langley gifted the vintage pocket watch to Eric Church at the end of their tour in late 2025.
  • Ashley McBryde's intervention and decision to enter rehab took place in 2022.

The players

Ashley Cooke

A rising country music artist who has landed a multi-episode acting role on the Yellowstone spin-off series 'Marshalls'.

Ella Langley

A country singer-songwriter who toured with Eric Church and gifted him a unique vintage pocket watch as an end-of-tour memento.

Ashley McBryde

A country music star who recently opened up about the 2022 incident that led her to seek treatment for sobriety after waking up in another artist's home.

Eric Church

A prominent country music artist who received a special vintage pocket watch gift from his tour mate Ella Langley.

Taylor Sheridan

The creator of the Yellowstone universe, who has a history of featuring country music artists in both the soundtracks and acting roles for his shows.

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What they’re saying

“We need you to stop”

— Ashley McBryde's team

“I need me to stop”

— Ashley McBryde

What’s next

Ashley Cooke's appearance on 'Marshalls' will be closely watched by fans to see how her acting skills translate to the screen.

The takeaway

These stories highlight the personal challenges and professional triumphs that country music artists face, reminding fans that even their biggest idols struggle with real-life issues like sobriety and finding creative outlets beyond music.