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GRAMMY-Winner Shaboozey Announces the Outlaws Never Die Tour Behind New Album ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’

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GRAMMY-Winner Shaboozey Announces the Outlaws Never Die Tour Behind New Album ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’

Shaboozey keeps moving forward, and he’s moving fast. The GRAMMY-winning, record-breaking singer-songwriter has announced the Outlaws Never Die Tour, a sprawling fall run through North American theaters and arenas in support of his highly anticipated fourth album ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales,’ out July 31 via American Dogwood. Presales go live April 29 at 10 AM local, with general on-sale launching May 1 at 10 AM local. New single “Born To Die” is out now.

‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’ is a fully realized concept album, a cinematic outlaw revenge story with a tragic love at its center. After watching her sheriff father murdered by the Bootcut Boys, Cherie Lee abandons the badge and hunts the gang down one by one. In the middle of her vengeance, she falls for one of the outlaws. He believes loving her can redeem him. She hopes loving him can quiet her darkness. They’re both wrong. It’s ambitious, narrative-driven country songwriting that pushes the form somewhere genuinely new.

The tour kicks off September 8 in Phoenix and closes with a blowout finale at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on October 27. Shaboozey brings an impressive roster of guests along for the ride: Brittney Spencer, Noeline Hofmann, Kashus Culpepper, Carter Faith, and Angel White join on select dates, BigXThaPlug joins for two special Canadian shows, and Noah Cyrus opens at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Shaboozey has partnered with PLUS1 for the tour, with one dollar from every ticket supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The anticipation surrounding this album is well-earned. ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going’ delivered the Diamond-certified, history-making “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which broke the record for the longest-leading Hot 100 number one and made Shaboozey the first Black male artist to simultaneously top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Hot 100. The expanded edition featured “Amen” with Jelly Roll, which won the GRAMMY for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. He’s an 8x GRAMMY nominee with wins already on the board, and every release since has raised the stakes further.

NPR called him “the future of country music.” The New York Times called him “the most striking new country star of the past few years.” Rolling Stone praised him for “honoring country tradition and moving it forward.” With ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’ arriving July 31 and the Outlaws Never Die Tour launching in September, 2026 belongs to Shaboozey.

Outlaws Never Die Tour Dates:

September 8, Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Financial Theatre !

September 11, Austin, TX, Moody Amphitheater !

September 12, Dallas, TX, South Side Ballroom !

September 15, Oklahoma City, OK, The Criterion !

September 16, Chesterfield, MO, The Factory !

September 18, Nashville, TN, Ascend Amphitheater *

September 19, Atlanta, GA, Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park *

September 20, Charlotte, NC, Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre *

September 22, Raleigh, NC, Red Hat Amphitheater *

September 24, Laval, QC, Place Bell #*

September 25, Toronto, ON, RBC Amphitheatre #*

September 28, Boston, MA, MGM Music Hall at Fenway *

September 30, Washington, DC, The Anthem *

October 3, New York, NY, Radio City Music Hall $

October 6, Philadelphia, PA, Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann $

October 7, Columbus, OH, KEMBA Live! Outdoor Amphitheater $

October 9, Chicago, IL, Aragon Ballroom $

October 10, Minneapolis, MN, The Armory $

October 13, Morrison, CO, Red Rocks Amphitheatre %$

October 17, Vancouver, BC, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre ^

October 18, Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre ^

October 20, Portland, OR, Theatre of the Clouds ^

October 23, San Francisco, CA, The Masonic &

October 24, Sacramento, CA, Channel 24 &

October 27, Los Angeles, CA, Greek Theatre ^

! with Brittney Spencer / * with Noeline Hofmann / # with BigXThaPlug / $ with Kashus Culpepper / % with Noah Cyrus / ^ with Carter Faith / & with Angel White

Same Same But Different Festival Returns to Lake Perris With Of The Trees, Gramatik, LSDream and More

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Same Same But Different Festival Returns to Lake Perris With Of The Trees, Gramatik, LSDream and More

Same Same But Different Festival has its 2026 phase one lineup locked in, and it’s a strong opening statement. The fan-owned independent festival returns to the scenic shores of Lake Perris, California, September 25 through 27, headlined by Of The Trees, LSDream, and Tape B, with special guest Gramatik rounding out the top of the bill.

Filling out the lineup is a well-curated cross-section of house, bass, and live acts: Ship Wrek, Andy Frasco and the U.N., Peace Control, Casey Club, Effin, Steller, Kasablanca, Trés Mortimer, WonkyWilla, Yamagucci, and more. It’s a roster that reflects SSBD’s taste, eclectic, community-driven, and genuinely attentive to what its audience actually wants to hear.

The music is only part of what makes SSBD a different kind of festival. LSDream’s Lightcode returns, the fan-favorite experience blending sound, meditation, and healing that’s become one of the weekend’s signature moments. Wellness runs deep across the grounds, with VIP experiences featuring saunas, cold plunges, and recovery amenities, plus a community 5K run and Family Garden creative workshops and all-ages activities. Nakey Island, SSBD’s private boat-access-only escape with secluded beaches and open-air dance floors, is back as one of the most sought-after experiences on site.

The 2026 theme for the signature “But” stage is “Butwood,” a Golden Age of Hollywood-inspired concept that transforms the festival into a fully participatory living film set. Red carpet energy, cinematic moments, and interactive prompts invite attendees to develop characters and contribute creative ideas that shape the visual identity of the stage before the festival even begins. It’s the kind of immersive concept that separates SSBD from the standard festival playbook.

The festival’s ownership model is equally distinctive. SSBD became one of the first fan-owned festivals in the world in 2025, raising over $700,000 directly from attendees and giving fans a genuine stake in the event’s future. Following 33% year-over-year growth and with attendance capped at 7,500, it remains a refreshingly intimate alternative to the mega-festival circuit. Critically acclaimed by Billboard and Uproxx, and built entirely without institutional backing since 2018, SSBD is the real thing. Tickets and info at ssbdfest.com.

OCESA and GNP Seguros Reopen the Coliseo GNP Seguros This August as a World-Class Live Venue

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OCESA and GNP Seguros Reopen the Coliseo GNP Seguros This August as a World-Class Live Venue

One of Guadalajara’s most storied entertainment venues is getting a full reinvention. The Coliseo GNP Seguros, formerly known as Estadio 3 de Marzo, reopens this August following a landmark renovation driven by a strategic partnership between OCESA, part of Live Nation Entertainment, GNP Seguros, and Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. With 55 years of history and a capacity of up to 30,000 attendees, it’s built to compete with the world’s leading venues.

The transformation is comprehensive. The fan experience has been redesigned from the ground up, starting with a fully rebuilt access system featuring a new entry lobby that functions as a vibrant plaza. Food park zones, brand activation areas, merchandising spaces, bars, a beer garden, and ticket offices turn arrival into part of the event itself. Inside, upgraded seating delivers improved comfort and sightlines, while new hospitality zones, VIP services, expanded food and beverage options, and additional restroom facilities raise the standard throughout.

Production infrastructure has been rebuilt to handle the most ambitious shows on the international circuit. The reconfigured stage integrates more efficiently into the venue’s structure, maximizing field, suite, and seating capacity. New backstage areas include dressing rooms, production offices, and full service spaces. A digital screen system featuring a perimeter LED ring and strategic visual communication points rounds out a technical package that puts the Coliseo GNP Seguros firmly in the conversation with top global venues.

The venue’s visual identity has been fully updated as well. A new lightweight roof improves spectator comfort while reshaping the building’s silhouette. A renovated facade and contemporary materials give the Coliseo GNP Seguros a look that matches its ambition. Accessibility has also been prioritized, with continuous pathways from the main entrance to all areas of the venue for attendees with reduced mobility.

The reopening slate signals exactly what kind of destination the Coliseo GNP Seguros intends to be. Alejandro Sanz, Yuridia, Los Auténticos Decadentes, Los Caligaris, and Panteón Rococó headline the inaugural programming. This is Guadalajara staking its claim as one of Latin America’s most important live entertainment markets.

Fred Armisen Brings ‘Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome’ to Grove of Anaheim This October

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Fred Armisen Brings ‘Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome’ to Grove of Anaheim This October

Fred Armisen is heading to Anaheim. The comedian, actor, writer, and musician brings his live show ‘Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome’ to the Grove of Anaheim on Friday, October 23. Tickets go on sale May 1 at 10 AM via Ticketmaster.

Armisen’s resume is genuinely hard to compress. Eleven seasons on Saturday Night Live. Co-creator and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated Portlandia. Uncle Fester in Netflix’s Wednesday. Co-writer and executive producer of HBO’s Los Espookys. Star, writer, and producer of IFC’s Documentary Now. Broadway. Big Mouth. The Super Mario Bros. Movie. A decade leading the 8G Band on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The range here is real, and it shows up in a live show that draws on all of it.

‘Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome’ is exactly what it sounds like, a show built around Armisen’s deep obsession with music and the specific absurdity that comes with it, delivered with the kind of deadpan precision that’s made him one of the most distinctive comedic voices working today. It plays for music nerds and casual fans alike, and lands hard either way.

Connecticut Pop Punks Cinema Stare Get Emotionally Raw on Healing New Single “Few Things”

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Connecticut Pop Punks Cinema Stare Get Emotionally Raw on Healing New Single “Few Things”

Cinema Stare have a new single out and it hits exactly where it’s meant to. The Connecticut pop punk outfit just released “Few Things” through Static Era Records, a track built around emotional weight, bright vocals from Quinn Miller, tasty synths, and shifting melodies that pull you in and don’t let go. It’s the kind of song that lodges itself in your head while meaning something in your chest. Listen here.

Miller wrote the track from a direct and difficult place. “I felt like my childhood trauma was eating me alive,” he shares. “I couldn’t move on and remove those negative feelings from my life. So I wrote about how the height of these emotions felt insurmountable. Emotions and conflicts passed down without my permission.” Lines like “I know a few things about being alone” land with that honesty, balanced by hooky “ba bup bas” that give the track its infectious lift. That combination of vulnerability and melodic drive is Cinema Stare at their best.

“Few Things” was produced, engineered, and mixed by Chris Teti at Silver Bullet Studios, with mastering by Will Putney. The care in the production matches the care in the writing, and the result is one of the stronger pop punk singles the band has delivered.

The tour schedule is loaded. Cinema Stare team up with Keep Flying for a northeast run starting May 20, then spend most of July on the road with Adjust The Sails and Worlds Greatest Dad, with HummusVacuum and Sunday Cruise joining on select dates. Stream “Few Things” now and grab tickets below.

Tour Dates:

May 20, Brattleboro, VT, Midnights ^

May 21, Boston, MA, Warehouse XI ^

May 22, Albany, NY, Empire Underground ^

July 7, New Orleans, LA, Gasa Gasa !

July 8, Houston, TX, The End !

July 10, Denton, TX, Rubber Gloves !

July 11, Tulsa, OK, The Vanguard !

July 12, Kansas City, MO, Howdy !

July 14, Omaha, NE, Reverb !

July 15, Iowa City, IA, Gabe’s !

July 16, Minneapolis, MN, Underground Music !

July 17, Milwaukee, WI, X-Ray Arcade $

July 18, Indianapolis, IN, Hoosier Dome $

July 19, Toledo, OH, Frankie’s Inner City $

July 21, Hamden, CT, Space Ballroom $

July 22, Troy, NY, No Fun $

July 23, Baltimore, MD, The Ottobar $

July 24, Richmond, VA, The Camel $

July 25, Norfolk, VA, The Annex $

July 26, Greenville, SC, Poe Mill Music $

^ with Keep Flying

! with Adjust The Sails, Worlds Greatest Dad, HummusVacuum

$ with Adjust The Sails, Worlds Greatest Dad, Sunday Cruise

Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct The Tragically Hip, Loverboy, Feist and Roch Voisine

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Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct The Tragically Hip, Loverboy, Feist and Roch Voisine

Four of the most significant names in Canadian music history are headed to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Tragically Hip, Loverboy’s Mike Reno and Paul Dean, Feist, and Roch Voisine will be inducted at Massey Hall on September 26, 2026, in a ceremony presented by Amazon Music. Tickets go on sale April 29 at 10 a.m. ET through the Massey Hall box office. The event streams globally on Amazon Music’s Twitch channel and, for the first time, on Prime Video across Canada.

The Tragically Hip have been doing more than making music since forming in Kingston, Ontario in 1984. With over 14 million albums sold, 17 JUNO Award wins, and a catalog built on songs like “Ahead By A Century,” “Bobcaygeon,” “New Orleans Is Sinking,” and “Wheat Kings,” they’ve helped define the sound and spirit of an entire nation. This year marks a decade since their final tour with the late Gord Downie, a moment that transcended music entirely. The remaining members offered a characteristically generous response: “It is fitting that he be honoured in this way. He is well loved and missed by us all, every day.”

Loverboy’s Mike Reno and Paul Dean built one of the most commercially potent songwriting partnerships Canadian rock has ever produced. Forming in Calgary in 1979, the duo helped shape mainstream rock radio through anthems like “Working for the Weekend,” “Turn Me Loose,” and “Heaven in Your Eyes,” selling more than 15 million albums worldwide and earning a record-breaking six JUNO Awards in a single year. “We set out to write songs that made people feel something right away,” said Reno and Dean. “To have that songwriting recognized all these years later, and to know the songs are still out there doing their job, means everything to us.”

Feist’s induction recognizes one of the most singular artistic voices in contemporary Canadian music. A four-time GRAMMY nominee and fourteen-time JUNO Award winner, her breakthrough album ‘The Reminder’ achieved multi-platinum status and produced the global hit “1234,” while ‘Metals’ won the Polaris Music Prize and was named Album of the Year by The New York Times. With over three million records sold and more than one billion streams worldwide, her catalog continues to reach new audiences. “I feel like a beginner every time I begin again,” she said, “and am surprised and grateful for this recognition.”

Roch Voisine rounds out a class that spans genres, languages, and generations. The first Canadian artist to reach number one in France, his bilingual catalog built on songs like “Hélène,” “Always Be There,” and “Darlin'” earned him gold and platinum albums across Europe and North America, multiple JUNO and Félix Awards, and membership in the Order of Canada, the Order of New Brunswick, and the National Order of Quebec. His collaborators include David Foster, Luc Plamondon, and Amy Sky. “I have always considered myself as a songwriter first,” he said. “But I was very fortunate that the public gave me the chance to sing my songs.” Inductee legacies will be permanently enshrined at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre in Calgary. Tickets on sale April 29 at masseyhall.com.

Zara Larsson Announces Greek Theatre Show and Drops ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’ This Friday

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Zara Larsson Announces Greek Theatre Show and Drops ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’ This Friday

Zara Larsson is having a moment, and she’s not letting up. The GRAMMY-nominated Swedish pop superstar just announced a special headline concert at Los Angeles’ legendary Greek Theatre on September 29, with presales starting April 28 and general on-sale launching May 1. The announcement lands days before ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’ arrives this Friday via Epic Records and Sommer House.

‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’ reinvents tracks from her 2025 breakthrough album ‘Midnight Sun,’ inspired in part by Charli xcx’s remixed ‘BRAT’ album. The collaborator list Zara teased reads like a genuinely exciting cross-section of global pop talent: Shakira, Robyn, Tyla, PinkPantheress, Kehlani, JT, Madison Beer, Emilia, Helena Gao, Margo XS, BAMBII, Malibu, and Eli. All women. All different corners of the music world. The full tracklist has yet to be officially confirmed, but the lineup alone makes this one of the more anticipated project drops of the spring.

The momentum behind Larsson right now is real and well-documented. In February, she earned her first GRAMMY nomination for “Midnight Sun” (Best Dance Pop Recording). She currently has three songs climbing the Billboard Hot 100: “Lush Life” peaking at number 35 with its video approaching one billion views, “Midnight Sun” at number 39, and PinkPantheress collaboration “Stateside” sitting at number six after hitting number one on both the Billboard Global 200 and Spotify’s Global Top 50, boosted by U.S. figure-skating champion Alysa Liu skating to it during the Winter Olympics.

Tomorrow, April 29, Zara receives the Breakthrough Award at Billboard’s Women in Music ceremony. Her first North American headlining tour wrapped fully sold out. The New Yorker just published a profile on her U.S. breakthrough. Rolling Stone called ‘Midnight Sun’ “her most radiant body of work.” VOGUE declared this “the moment when Larsson is finally coming into view as pop’s main girl.” The critical and commercial alignment here is total.

The summer festival run kicks off next month with BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, and runs through Lollapalooza Chicago in July, Osheaga in Montreal in August, and a string of major European festivals. The Midnight Sun Tour then continues in October with an Australia and New Zealand arena leg, where the presale sold out in under two hours, more than six months in advance. Pre-save ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’ now and grab Greek Theatre tickets when they go on sale May 1.

Zara Larsson Live Dates:

May 23, Sunderland, United Kingdom, BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend

June 5, Trondheim, Norway, NEON Festival 2026

June 5, Stavanger, Norway, Vaulen 2026

June 19, Landgraaf, Netherlands, Pinkpop 2026

June 21, Manchester, United Kingdom, Parklife 2026

June 27, Paris, France, Solidays 2026

July 9, Madrid, Spain, Mad Cool Festival 2026

July 18, Berlin, Germany, Lollapalooza Berlin 2026

July 31, Chicago, IL, Lollapalooza Chicago 2026

August 2, Montreal, Canada, Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2026

August 9, Istanbul, Turkey, Pozitif Vibrations

August 11-15, Budapest, Hungary, Sziget Festival 2026

August 13, Gothenburg, Sweden, Way Out West 2026

August 14, Helsinki, Finland, Flow Festival 2026

August 20-23, Hasselt, Belgium, Pukkelpop 2026

August 22, London, United Kingdom, Lorde at All Points East 2026

August 25, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Edinburgh Summer Sessions

August 30, Munich, Germany, Super Bloom Festival 2026

September 29, Los Angeles, CA, The Greek Theatre

October 13, Brisbane, Australia, Riverstage Brisbane

October 14, Brisbane, Australia, Riverstage Brisbane

October 15, Moore Park, Australia, Hordern Pavilion

October 17, Melbourne, Australia, Margaret Court Arena

October 18, Hindmarsh, Australia, Adelaide Entertainment Centre

October 20, Mt Claremont, Australia, Perth HPC

October 22, Melbourne, Australia, Margaret Court Arena

October 23, Moore Park, Australia, Hordern Pavilion

October 25, Auckland, New Zealand, Spark Arena

October 26, Auckland, New Zealand, Spark Arena

Steve Maslow, Three-Time Oscar-Winning Sound Mixer Behind ‘Empire Strikes Back,’ ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,’ and ‘Speed’, Dead at 81

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Steve Maslow, Three-Time Oscar-Winning Sound Mixer Behind ‘Empire Strikes Back,’ ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,’ and ‘Speed’, Dead at 81

Steve Maslow heard movies the way the rest of us could only hope to. The three-time Academy Award-winning sound mixer, known to everyone in the industry as “Maz,” died Monday at a therapy facility in West Hills following a battle with cancer. He was 81.

Born in Los Angeles on October 17, 1944, Maslow found his way into sound through music, working as a roadie for psychedelic rock outfit Strawberry Alarm Clock before engineering recordings for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, among others. When the music industry shifted, Maslow pivoted to film, and the results were immediate. His first Oscar nomination came quickly, and his first win followed on the back of two of the most consequential films ever made.

Maslow took home back-to-back Academy Awards for The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, then added a third for Speed in 1995. Seven total Oscar nominations across a career that touched more than 200 films, nearly 130 of them alongside his long-running creative partner Gregg Landaker, a partnership that began with Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979. Maslow specialized in dialogue and music, Landaker in sound effects, and together they helped define how blockbuster cinema sounds.

The breadth of his filmography is staggering. He worked with John Carpenter on Escape From New York, The Thing, and Starman. He worked with Tim Burton on Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Batman Returns. His credits also include Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Broadcast News, The Naked Gun, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Stop Making Sense, a career that crossed every genre and generation without ever losing its standard of excellence.

“We lost one of the best of the best,” wrote 16-time Oscar-nominated sound mixer Greg P. Russell on Instagram. “Anytime he ever walked onto a stage I was mixing on, he’d walk over to me and lean on my shoulder and say, ‘You’re not gonna leave it like that, are ya?’ Loved to laugh with him.” Maslow is survived by his wife Ronna, his son Travis, and a granddaughter. He was 81.

The Applicators Reclaim ‘My Weapon’ With a Limited Vinyl Release for Its 20th Anniversary

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The Applicators Reclaim ‘My Weapon’ With a Limited Vinyl Release for Its 20th Anniversary

Twenty years on, ‘My Weapon’ is back, and this time it belongs entirely to The Applicators. The Austin, Texas punk outfit’s seminal 2006 album arrives June 15 on vinyl for the very first time via Cellofame Records, newly remastered and pressed in a limited neon metallic pink edition of just 500 copies worldwide. Pre-orders open May 15.

The release carries real significance beyond the anniversary. After years of persistence, The Applicators have fully reclaimed ownership of their master recordings. ‘My Weapon’ returns on their own terms, in its purest form, exactly as it should have always existed.

Originally partly recorded and produced in London before being completed back home in Austin, the album captured the band at the peak of their international touring era. Across 11 tracks, it delivers gritty, melodic punk with street punk urgency and riot grrrl spirit. Buzzing guitars, honeyed harmonies, groovy basslines, punchy drums, and hooks that stick, tracks like “Tragedy,” “Bad Infection,” and the title track hit with the kind of cathartic energy that made the original release a breakout moment. Alternative Press called them “classic punk superstars in waiting.” Kerrang! praised the record as “consistently catchy.” Both assessments hold up.

‘My Weapon’ has quietly shaped punk fans for two decades, particularly women carving out their own space in the scene. The remaster brings it back louder and sharper, a time capsule with a second life that hits just as hard as it did in 2006.

To mark the release, The Applicators are hitting the road with a hometown Austin record release show, followed by a Texas run and West Coast dates. Limited to 500 copies, this one won’t last. Pre-order opens May 15 at cellofamerecords.com.

‘My Weapon’ Track Listing:

Side A:

Tragedy

My Weapon

Bad Infection

I Need You

Shove You Out

I Know the Truth

Side B:

Obvious

Walk Away

Kiss Off

I’m Out

Hello

Charles Wesley Godwin and Luke Combs Join Forces on New Single “Better That Way”

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Charles Wesley Godwin and Luke Combs Join Forces on New Single “Better That Way”

Charles Wesley Godwin made one of the bigger announcements to come out of Stagecoach this weekend. During a packed set at the Palomino Stage, Godwin revealed that his new single “Better That Way” features country superstar Luke Combs, with the track arriving May 15 via Big Loud Records. A new album tease from the stage added even more fuel to an already charged moment. Pre-save it here.

The Stagecoach set delivered beyond the announcement. Wyatt Flores joined Godwin for the new song “Hey There, Son,” and Willow Avalon appeared on fan favorite “Temporary Town,” giving the crowd a full-tent experience that underscored exactly why Godwin’s live reputation keeps growing.

Godwin has kept a relentless pace since his acclaimed Big Loud debut ‘Family Ties.’ The ‘Lonely Mountain Town’ EP brought collaborations with ERNEST and Scott Avett of The Avett Brothers, and last September’s ‘Live From The Steel City’ documented a sold-out night at Stage AE in Pittsburgh in front of 5,550 fans across 23 songs. That live album captures Godwin and his band the Allegheny High at full power, and it’s a serious document.

The road has matched the recordings. Godwin and the High toured Europe and the UK, opened for The Avett Brothers on the West Coast, joined Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan on select Outlaw Music Festival dates, sold out their headline debut at Red Rocks, and closed out 2025 opening for Eric Church on his “Free The Machine” arena tour.

Godwin makes his CMA Fest debut in June and plays the Under the Big Sky festival in July, with new tour dates still to come. Pre-save “Better That Way” now and watch for what’s next from one of country music’s most compelling voices working today.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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