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Aaron Lewis Alleges Blacklist, Releases July Album, Plays Freedom 250

7/12/2026

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Aaron Lewis says industry executives have turned his back because of his politics.
He announced that his sixth solo album “Give My Country Back” will release on July 17.
On a podcast he said he no longer receives Grand Ole Opry invitations.
He will perform at the Freedom 250 event, whose lineup was announced May 29, despite other artists withdrawing after backlash.

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Aaron Lewis says industry executives have turned his back because of his politics.
He announced that his sixth solo album “Give My Country Back” will release on July 17.
On a podcast he said he no longer receives Grand Ole Opry invitations.
He will perform at the Freedom 250 event, whose lineup was announced May 29, despite other artists withdrawing after backlash.