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Shaboozey set out to make sure The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales is more than just the follow-up to Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going. 

“It’s kinda like my magnum opus,” he says. “It’s something I’ve … been conceptualizing for almost like the later part of my life, wanting to bring my love of storytelling and films into an album.”

“The whole album, from top to bottom, follows this narrative about a farm girl looking for revenge against a group of outlaws who kinda took the things she loves the most, the things that she holds dear to her,” he explains. 

If you remember studying epic poems from Greek literature in high school, you already have a head start.

“It’s just honestly like a saga, you know, being inspired by like [The] Iliad, Homer, like The Odyssey and all those Greek epics,” Shaboozey continues, “and wanting to just do a Western in an album form, really trying to just like challenge myself to see if I can pull it off.”

“I say it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but I think we did it,” he adds.

The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales drops July 31, from the man who broke through with the country crossover smash “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” 

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From Ashes to New will join Shinedown’s U.S. tour starting Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Having put out a new album, Reflections, in April, the “Drag Me” rockers find themselves with a lot of songs they want to play and not a lot of time to do it.

“I don’t even know how the hell we’re gonna pick those songs, because I think it’s, like, 30 minutes,” vocalist Danny Case tells ABC Audio. “It’s like, ‘Well, we’re gonna have to start cutting hits to play new songs.’ So it’s like, ‘Alright, maybe we don’t play a couple of the new songs,’ that way we still have our big heavy hitters and then, like, maybe, like, a couple of the new songs.”

From Ashes opened for Black Veil Brides earlier in the year, but in building a setlist, Case says his band doesn’t try to match the style of the headliner as much as they used to.

“Where we used to really cater to the bands that we were playing on tour with, we kind of are trying to be ourselves moving forward, and to just play the songs that we know are big for us and that we like playing,” Case says.

No matter who else is on the bill, the main From Ashes to New goal remains to deliver the best set they can.

“I think people will like what we do,” Case says. “We’re gonna bring our A game, we’re gonna do everything we can, we’re constantly trying to make our show better.”

He adds, “Soundwise, lookwise, song selection-wise, everything, we’re gonna do what we can to raise the bar every time.” 

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Pearl Jam is auctioning off a signed poster to raise money in support of relief efforts in Venezuela, which has been devastated by a pair of powerful earthquakes that hit the country on June 24.

The poster is from PJ’s set at the 2021 Ohana Encore festival and is signed by all of the band members. It was created by the design duo Ames Bros, which was cofounded by bassist Jeff Ament’s brother Barry Ament.

“Every dollar raised from this auction will go directly to those in need,” reads a post to the Ames Bros Instagram. “A huge thank you to the incredible folks at Pearl Jam for generously donating this signed poster to make this fundraiser possible.”

Bidding is open now through Friday at 10 a.m. PT via AmesBrosShop.com.

Other bands who’ve announced their support for Venezuela include Metallica and Rush.

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Now that newcomer Stella Lefty’s got a smash hit with “Boston,” fans are getting “Good at Leaving.”

“i lurv this song and i hope u do tooooo,” she said on her socials, as she released the fan favorite after debuting the up-tempo groove at recent shows. 

It’s her first new music since her debut EP, Is This Heaven?, dropped in May. 

Meanwhile, “Boston” is now at #5 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs tally, and is in the top 15 on both the Hot 100 and Country Airplay charts. 

“Something to Lose,” her duet with significant other Vincent Mason, has also cracked the Hot 100.

Currently in London for a Monday show, Stella plays Dublin on Thursday and Amsterdam on Saturday. 

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Lauren Bennett, a member of the girl group G.R.L. who lent her vocals to the LMFAO hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. She was 37.

Her G.R.L. bandmates released a statement on Instagram Monday, writing, “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren. Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.”

The statement continued, “We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved. Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts.”

The British singer began her career as part of the girl group Paradiso Girls, formed by Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. Their debut single “Patron Tequila,” featuring Eve and Lil’ Jon, hit #3 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 2009.

After that group disbanded, Bennett joined G.R.L. The group’s debut single, “Vacation,” was featured on the Smurfs 2 soundtrack. The group was also featured on Pitbull’s 2014 song “Wild Wild Love.” G.R.L. disbanded shortly after member Simone Battle died in 2014, but reformed in 2016.

Bennett’s feature on the LMFAO song “Party Rock Anthem” in 2011 became her first #1 single.

A cause of death for Bennett has not yet been given.

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Drake gave one of his fans the surprise of a lifetime when he expressed his gratitude for her support during a TikTok Live.

Speaking to Abi on her TikTok Live through her Champagnemamiabi account, he said, “I respect you, you always show love. Been riding. So I just wanted to say hello.”

“You’re my GOAT,” she replied.

“Bro, this is such a crazy experience,” she added, before asking if anyone was screen recording the chat. “OMG! Drake I’d give you a hug right now. This is crazy.”

“It’s love,” Drake said, blowing kisses. “I just want to tell you thank you, thanks for always riding.”

“I will always ride,” Abi said.

“Much love, nice to meet you finally,” Drake concluded.

Following his sign-off, Abi said, “Oh my f****** God, guys. I’m gonna cry.”

You can watch the conversation on Abi’s TikTok.

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Sharon Osbourne attended Metallica’s show in London Sunday on the one-year anniversary of the Back to the Beginning concert.

Back to the Beginning, which took place on July 5, 2025, marked the final live performance by the original Black Sabbath lineup and Ozzy Osbourne, who died just over two weeks later on July 22. The show also featured a stacked lineup of hard rock and metal bands, including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer and Pantera.

Metallica met up with Sharon backstage in London Sunday, as well as her and Ozzy’s daughter Kelly Osbourne. You can check out photos from the encounter on Metallica’s Instagram.

“One year after ‘Back to the Beginning,’ we were thrilled to see some familiar faces for #M72London,” the post’s caption reads. “We miss you, Ozzy!”

Metallica also paid tribute to Ozzy during Sunday’s show with a performance of the Sabbath song “Electric Funeral” during bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett’s “Doodle” segment.

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Riley Green continues to be the king of the country duet, this time with a new track with Hannah McFarland. 

“Go Again” joins his ever-growing collection of collabs, which includes Carly Pearce’s current radio single, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay,” as well as the number ones “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do” with Ella Langley. 

Riley wrote “Go Again” solo. Just like Ella, Hannah’s a fellow Alabama native and his frequent tour mate. 

It’s the third release from his fourth album, That’s Just Me, which comes out Sept. 18, following “My Way” and “Think as You Drunk.” 

He’s just extended his Cowboy as It Gets Tour into the fall, with Hannah joining him on most of the dates. 

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