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Sombr Shines on SNL with Grammy-Nominated Debut

11/9/2025

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Sombr, whose real name is Shane Boose, made his Saturday Night Live debut by performing two songs from his album *I Barely Know Her*, released in August 2023.
He opened with “12 to 12,” nominated for Song of the Summer, and followed with “Back to Friends,” which *Rolling Stone* praised as one of the best songs of 2025.
Sombr, nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist, recently completed a sold-out North American tour and will soon perform in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.

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Story summary

Sombr, whose real name is Shane Boose, made his Saturday Night Live debut by performing two songs from his album *I Barely Know Her*, released in August 2023.
He opened with “12 to 12,” nominated for Song of the Summer, and followed with “Back to Friends,” which *Rolling Stone* praised as one of the best songs of 2025.
Sombr, nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist, recently completed a sold-out North American tour and will soon perform in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.