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Jack White has invited the band Twin Temple to open for one of his upcoming shows after they were dropped from playing country artist Charley Crockett’s tour.

Twin Temple, who describe their music as “satanic doo wop,” announced on Wednesday that Crockett “has decided to remove Twin Temple from his upcoming shows next week due to our Satanic imagery.”

“We are sorry to everyone who was planning to see us,” Twin Temple wrote. “We’re grateful for your support, not only of Twin Temple, but more importantly of artistic freedom. HAIL SATAN!”

For his part, Crockett told Rolling Stone, “I thought they were like Black Sabbath, but they ain’t. Not today, Satan.”

White, however, is apparently unfazed by Twin Temple’s satanic imagery — after all, he released an album with The White Stripes called Get Behind Me Satan — and asked them to open for his Sept. 29 show in Los Angeles in an Instagram post published Friday.

“Get in front of me Satan!” White wrote.

Twin Temple then responded in the comments, “Unholy hell…. Sir Jack, you have no idea what this means to us.”

“We were actually planning on coming to this show,” they added. “It would be a most infernal pleasure to play the devils music with you.”

White, meanwhile, released a new solo album called Frozen Charlotte on Friday and will launch his U.S. tour Friday night in Washington, D.C.

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If you liked Reba McEntire’s 1991 cover of “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” then Lee Brice’s new “Dogs Are Barking” is probably for you.

Just like Reba’s hit, Lee’s new track has a sheriff and a murder, and throws in a trucker, a trail-cam and a trip to Mexico.

“I grew up listening to all those great story songs in the ’90s,” Lee says. “They had a huge impact on me as a writer, and honestly, they’re still some of my favorite kinds of country songs. The second I heard this one, I knew I was gonna record it. It just felt like the kind of songs that made me fall in love with country music in the first place.”

“Dogs Are Barking” is the latest release from Lee’s 32-track deluxe Sunriser (All-Nighter), which comes out Oct. 2.

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It’s a love story, and Taylor Swift just said yes.

The music superstar married NFL star Travis Kelce one week ago at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover the cost of resources used during her wedding, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday.

Swift and Kelce’s July 3 wedding required a permit for street closures and traffic management, while the New York Police Department deployed dozens of officers.

The pair wed in a ceremony said to have included over 1,000 guests. No official wedding photos have been released.

Adam Sandler officiated the couple’s ceremony. Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as her man of honor while Kelce’s brother, Jason Kelce, was his best man. They were the only members of the wedding party.

The bride and groom wore custom looks by Dior, with Swift wearing a haute couture gown designed by Jonathan Anderson. It was the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a “world-renowned celebrity,” according to a rep of Swift. The couple wore custom-made shoes by Christian Louboutin and Swift wore Cartier jewelry.

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Ne-Yo blends country’s storytelling with R&B soul on his first country-inspired album, Highway 79. It features 11 tracks and collaborations with Luke Laird, Charles Kelley, BRELAND, Rhett Akins, Chuck Harmony and Tayla Parx. “If R&B and country had a baby… it would be this album,” Ne-Yo said in a statement.

Coco Jones has a released a new single, “Body So Tea.” Produced by Stargate, Jasper and Hiddiet, the song “emphasizes beauty and the importance of loving oneself,” according to a press release.

The-Dream’s new album, Love Hate II, is out now. It features 17 tracks and guests Usher, Swizz Beatz, T.I., Pusha T, Kelly Rowland and Rick Ross. The music video for “Be My Lady” with T.I. premieres on Friday.

Philadelphia natives Jill Scott and Tierra Whack unite in the music video for Jill’s “Norf Side.” It finds the pair driving through the streets of their hometown and partying with a crowd of people while showcasing clips of Philly residents going about their everyday lives. 

After weeks of teasing, Future has released The Real Me. Led by the single “Radio,” it marks his 10th solo studio album and the follow-up to 2022’s I Never Liked You.

Other releases:
Rob49, “300 Blackout,” featuring YTB Fatt and Fox BD

Masego, Recommend

Russ, “Hell“

LaReezy, Skiddle Bandana

French Montana, Max B, Lil’ Kim, “Ever Since U Left Me (Lil’ Kim Freestyle)“

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Chayce Beckham’s back with his first new music of 2026, as the American Idol winner continues his work in the studio while on his summer tour. 

After marrying his longtime girlfriend, Ashley Britt, in September in Las Vegas, he says “Dirt Floor” draws from his own experience.

“This track depicts how being with the right person can make you feel like you’re in the right place no matter where you are – a sentiment that rings so true in my life,” Chayce reflects. “I love that it isn’t quite like anything I’ve written or recorded in the past, and it has a great tone that feels memorable.”

The California native became the first person ever to win Idol with an original song, “23,” which went on to be certified Platinum and top the country chart in April 2024.

On Friday, you’ll find him in Independence, Iowa, before he plays Ham Lake, Minnesota, on Saturday. 

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Queen is getting into the World Cup spirit with the release of a new limited-edition football aka soccer shirt.

“Whether you’re caught up in World Cup fever or counting down to the new football season, there’s no escaping the launch of this year’s new kits—and now Queen are ready to unveil theirs!” reads a message on the band’s Instagram account.

The shirt is white with black and gold accents, and features the Queen crest on the front and the number one on the back.

In addition to the shirt, the new line of football merch includes a pennant, scarf and soccer ball.

All are available for preorder now at Queenonline.com, with shipping starting July 31.

The reveal comes as England is set to take on Norway in the World Cup on Saturday in Miami.

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Role Model has premiered a new song called “Joy,” a track off his upcoming album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.

“Joy” is accompanied by a video codirected by the “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” artist. He also costars alongside Bugonia actor Aidan Delbis, with whom he gets into a Zoolander-esque gas station fight.

You can watch the “Joy” video on YouTube.

Chuck Timely & The Hourglass, the follow-up to 2024’s Kansas Anymore, is due out Aug. 7. It also includes the single “High Hopes 3000.”

Role Model will launch a U.S. headlining tour in September.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.) 

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Skillet has premiered a new single called “Scream.”

“I don’t think I’m the only one who’s noticing the volatility of the world and how social media is a cesspool where people are constantly yelling at each other,” frontman John Cooper says of the track. “It’s not helping anyone’s mental health. In this landscape, it’s easy to feel like nothing matters. ‘Scream’ is about wanting your life to matter when the world feels chaotic and overwhelming.”

The “Scream” video is now streaming on YouTube.

“Scream” follows Skillet’s 2024 album, Revolution.

Skillet will launch a U.S. tour in September in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the band’s 2006 album, Comatose.

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The Linda Lindas have released a new song called “Closer.”

The track is not a cover of the Nine Inch Nails classic, but instead an original recorded in collaboration with Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams.

“Having Hayley write and sing on this song perfected it and we’re so grateful and lucky to do this with her and all of you!!!” The Linda Lindas say.

Williams previously performed with The Linda Lindas live during a 2025 show in London.

“Closer” will appear on the upcoming Linda Lindas album Gotta Get Out, due out Aug. 28. It also includes the single “Burning Out.”

The Linda Lindas will be playing shows with Bleachers in September. They’re also performing at Tom Morello’s Power to the People festival in October.

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Tucker Wetmore’s had a “Sunburn” since March, so it’s not surprising he’s tan and shirtless on the cover of his new track, “Who Told You That.”

The flirty new song is his second new release following his debut album from 2025, What Not To. 

“Baby I’ll make you mine/ Put single me in the past/ They say you’re wasting your time/ I don’t know who told you that,” he sings as he confronts some misconceptions. 

While listeners will certainly be tempted to assume it’s autobiographical, the ACM new male artist of the year didn’t have a hand in its writing, though he is one of its producers.

Friday night he plays Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, before his Saturday stop in West Salem, Wisconsin. 

Tucker resumes his Brunette World Tour July 18 in Indianapolis, named for his third #1 in row, which claimed the top spot in May.  

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