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Daily Mail
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Boygenius singer offers to MARRY fans at her shows - and she has already been officiated
Boygenius star Lucy Dacus has shared her unusual plans to officiate fans' weddings during her upcoming North American tour. The American singer-songwriter, 30, will kickstart her solo Forever Is A Feeling tour, named after her fourth studio album, on Friday, July 25, at Philadelphia's FDR Park. However, there might be some twists in store during her shows as Lucy revealed she is willing to hold legal weddings for any fans in attendance. Taking to X - formerly known as Twitter - Lucy revealed she has already been officiated so has the legal power to marry couples during her concerts. She wrote on X: 'If I figure out a way to marry people at my shows, are there people who would be interested? 'Just thinking about how there may be many people looking to secure those rights asap for whatever reason (!) or maybe money or logistics are getting in the way – would do this for free.' After fans appeared to jump at her suggestion, Lucy then shared more details on how the concert ceremonies could work as she went full steam ahead with her plans. Sharing a link to her website, she added: 'I'm officiated in the U.S., only a few cities on this tour may not be possible, all the info is at the website, including how to get your marriage license by state. '(Seems like it will be pretty easy, you'll just need to bring your marriage license to the box office and we'll return it by the end of the show.) 'I can think of all sorts of reasons people may be interested in securing the rights granted through marriage (you know what I mean?), so if you've had it in mind forever or are just recently making the decision, I will be honored to do the honors!' Lucy is touring solo rather than with her Boygenius' bandmates Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker, and will first take to the stage in Philadelphia on Friday night. She will then make stops in Columbus, Milwaukee, Detroit, Lewiston, Montreal, Portland, Boise, Vancouver, Berkeley, San Diego, Phoenix, Abiquiu, and Oklahoma City. Lucy will conclude her tour on September 27 with a final show at All Things Go Music Festival, Columbia, MD. The news comes after Lucy confirmed to People that she is the 'Lucy' in Taylor Swift's 2024 song, The Tortured Poets Department. The 30-year-old revealed Taylor, 35, sought her 'approval' to include her name in the song via a text message. T he song is believed to allude to Taylor's ex Matty Healy, 35, who runs in the same circles as Lucy. 'I think it's fair game to say ''yes'',' Lucy, who is friends with Matty, said. 'She actually texted me and asked for my approval.' The lyrics are: 'Sometimes, I wonder if you're gonna screw this up with me/But you told Lucy you'd kill yourself if I ever leave/And I had said that to Jack about you, so I felt seen /Everyone we know understands why it's meant to be / 'Cause we're crazy.' Lucy admitted it was an odd experience hearing the superstar say her name in the track. 'This is the first Taylor record to come out since meeting her, and listening to a friend's record feels so much different than a stranger's record,' she explained of listening to the song for the first time. 'So I was like, 'This is really weird. This voice that I've heard basically what feels like my whole waking life saying my name.' Fans have already suspected she was the sung-about 'Lucy'. Matty, who briefly dated Taylor following her split from Joe Alwyn, is known to move in the same circles as Lucy, as he's friends with her Boygenius bandmate Phoebe Bridgers, 30. While they reportedly had a good relationship in the past, Lucy now shares a distain for Matty after a heated Twitter spat in September 2023. Referencing Lucy and Phoebe's indie group, Matty posted: 'I told Lucy Dacus that 'Boygenius' had inspired me and George [Daniel] to start a new band called 'Girlr*****'. I don't really hear from her that often.' Amid disgust online, Lucy responded bluntly: 'You don't hear from me at all.' Matty went on to deactivate his account. Lucy is a singer-songwriter from Richmond, Virginia. Aged just 17, she released her debut EP, Girls Girly Back Home, in 2012 but gained traction with her first full album four years later - No Burden. In 2018, she released her acclaimed second album, Historian, and also formed Boygenius with Phoebe and Julien Baker. A self-titled EP was released by the group later that year before the members went back to their separate ways to pursue solo projects. In 2021, Lucy released Home Video, another acclaimed album and her first to hit the charts in both the UK and US. Boygenius returned to huge critical success in 2023 with a debut LP, the record, winning three Grammys - Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance. The trio also won Best International Group at the 2024 BRIT Awards. After the record's release, Taylor prescribed it to 'make your life better' and she joyously celebrated its Grammy success with the supergroup. As of February 1, 2024, Boygenius is back on a hiatus 'for the foreseeable future'.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Grammy-winning rock singer CANCELS tour in emotional statement after pulling out of a string of gigs
AN AWARD-winning star has been forced to cancel her tour due to concerning health issues. News from the US indie rock singer's official social media account has shocked and saddened fans. 4 Julien Baker has saddened fans by pulling out of her latest tour Credit: Getty 4 An official statement was shared on social media Credit: Instagram Julien Baker has cancelled her tour with Torres in order to 'focus on her health' and any remaining dates have been scrapped. The official statement read: "Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritising her well-being and taking time to focus on her health. "Therefore, the Julien Baker & TORRES 'Send A Prayer My Way' Tour has been cancelled. "This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding." Read more It continued: "Refunds and ticketing information will be provided by the original point of purchase. "Thank you for your continued support and compassion." The Not Strong Enough star was next set to take to the stage in Greenfield, Massachusetts on 20 June. The 29-year-old's last sold-out show was on Thursday, May 1 in New Orleans. Most read in Music Just days ago on Instagram, Baker shared a video with the caption: 'Getting to play these songs for y'all has been unbelievably fun… Keep an eye out for more tour news soon." Cancellation of the Boygenius' star - who performs alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus - has sparked concerns from fans. Huge rock supergroup announce 'hiatus' at packed gig saying 'we're going away - this is our last show' One wrote on Reddit: "Damn hope she's okay." A second penned: "Damn this reads as very serious. I hope she's ok and takes care of herself - you can always tour again but you can't undo harm to your health." A third queried: "Recent events?? I missed a chapter." A fourth questioned: "Sounds like mental health stuff?" Another alarmed fan wrote: "Ugh - heartbreaking for her and the fans. Hoping she is ok! I JUST saw them in New Orleans last week." 4 The singer has been forced to cancel her tour Credit: Getty 4 Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker of Boygenius Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Grammy-winning rock singer CANCELS tour in emotional statement after pulling out of a string of gigs
AN AWARD-winning star has been forced to cancel her tour due to concerning health issues. News from the US indie rock singer's official social media account has shocked and saddened fans. 4 Julien Baker has saddened fans by pulling out of her latest tour Credit: Getty 4 An official statement was shared on social media Credit: Instagram Julien Baker has cancelled her tour with Torres in order to 'focus on her health' and any remaining dates have been scrapped. The official statement read: "Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritising her well-being and taking time to focus on her health. "Therefore, the Julien Baker & TORRES 'Send A Prayer My Way' Tour has been cancelled. "This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding." Read more TECH THAT Techno's rising star AKKI reveals top music picks ahead of his debut release It continued: "Refunds and ticketing information will be provided by the original point of purchase. "Thank you for your continued support and compassion." The Not Strong Enough star was next set to take to the stage in Greenfield, Massachusetts on 20 June. The 29-year-old's last sold-out show was on Thursday, May 1 in New Orleans. Just days ago on Instagram, Baker shared a video with the caption: 'Getting to play these songs for y'all has been unbelievably fun… Keep an eye out for more tour news soon." Cancellation of the Boygenius' star - who performs alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus - has sparked concerns from fans. Huge rock supergroup announce 'hiatus' at packed gig saying 'we're going away - this is our last show' One wrote on Reddit: "Damn hope she's okay." A second penned: "Damn this reads as very serious. I hope she's ok and takes care of herself - you can always tour again but you can't undo harm to your health." A third queried: "Recent events?? I missed a chapter." A fourth questioned: "Sounds like mental health stuff?" Another alarmed fan wrote: "Ugh - heartbreaking for her and the fans. Hoping she is ok! I JUST saw them in New Orleans last week." 4 The singer has been forced to cancel her tour Credit: Getty
