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Alabama Shakes releases protest song “American Dream”
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Alabama Shakes has unveiled a new protest song titled “American Dream,” following their first original track in a decade. Frontwoman Brittany Howard's lyrics address gun violence, abortion rights, climate change, the wage gap, and President Donald J. Trump’s White House renovations. Howard described the track as a reflection of life in 2026.
Alabama Shakes, led by Brittany Howard, has scheduled a 2026 tour spanning North America and Europe, starting April 16 in Richmond, Virginia. The band follows a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart last year with “Another Life.” Dates run through September 19.