Alabama Shakes

After an eight-year hiatus, Alabama Shakes are set to make their long-awaited return with a 2025 U.S. tour. Hailing from Athens, Alabama, the band—featuring powerhouse vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell—first made waves in 2012 with their debut album Boys & Girls, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart. The album earned multiple Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim, with Rolling Stone naming lead single “Hold On” the #1 Best Song of 2012. The band quickly rose to global fame, performing everywhere from the White House to Saturday Night Live.