Exclusive: MAFS 2026 Bombshell – Chris Robinson Exposes Faked Marriage to Sam Stanton

Chris Robinson, the gravel-voiced frontman of The Black Crowes, is riding a wave of momentum heading into spring 2026. Just weeks after the Georgia-bred rockers landed their second straight nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Robinson is doubling down on new music, tour prep and some friendly phone calls to fellow nominees. According to Billboard, Robinson celebrated the honor by ringing Oasis mastermind Noel Gallagher within minutes of the ballot drop, joking that Gallagher owes him dinner if both bands make the Hall this year. A fresh nomination isn’t the only feather in Robinson’s cap. On 13 March, The Black Crowes will release “A Pound of Feathers,” their 10th studio album and the quick follow-up to 2024’s Grammy-nominated “Happiness Bastards.” Produced in Nashville by hitmaker Jay Joyce, the 11-track set is already turning heads thanks to lead single “Profane Prophecy,” which cracked the Mainstream Rock Airplay Top 25 earlier this month. Fans won’t have to wait long to hear the new cuts live. The Crowes launch an international trek on 2 April in Australia, swing through Tokyo, then kick off the stateside “Southern Hospitality Tour” with Whiskey Myers on 17 May in Austin before a marquee Hollywood Bowl date on 17 August. Robinson promises “jaw-dropping” set-list surprises, mixing deep cuts with the band’s classic hits. While the tour spotlight looms large, Robinson is savoring the Hall of Fame buzz. Last year the Crowes tallied 165,000 fan votes but narrowly missed induction. This time the singer says he’s “equally excited” and ready to “celebrate the band and the people that have been in the band” if they get the nod. Fan voting is open now at RockHall.com, with final inductees expected in late April. Key Takeaways for Searchers: • Chris Robinson and The Black Crowes secure a 2026 Rock Hall nomination. • New album “A Pound of Feathers” arrives 13 March 2026. • Global tour begins 2 April, U.S. leg starts 17 May. • Fan ballots could decide the Crowes’ Hall of Fame fate this spring. Whether you’re tracking Rock Hall odds or craving new southern-fried riffs, 2026 is shaping up as a banner year for Chris Robinson and his ever-resilient flock.