Country Singer Ashley Cooke Diagnosed With Rare Genetic Heart Disorder

The 28-year-old singer suffers from Brugada syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition that causes irregular heart rhythms.

Ashley Cooke performs onstage at Spotify House at CMA Fest 2025 - Day 3 at Ole Red on June 7, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Rick Kern/Getty Images for Spotify

Breakout country star Ashley Cooke has been diagnosed with a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic heart condition known as Brugada syndrome.

The 28-year-old singer, whose debut album, “Shot in the Dark,” was released in 2023, discussed her “terrifying” health struggles in a July 13 interview with Taste of Country.