{
  "id": 13250288,
  "title": "Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ashe-was-too-scared-to-cancel-her-wedding-the-story-became-a-hit-song",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T23:01:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx30en32gd39o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On her wedding day, singer Ashe was struck by a memory of her first marriage, which was marked by emotional abuse. She feared repeating that painful experience and considered calling off the ceremony. However, as she prepared to walk down the aisle, she felt empowered and realized that she could end the wedding if she felt it was not right. This realization inspired her to write a song, Stop The Wedding, which became a massive hit on Spotify and the UK singles chart, as well as gaining popularity on TikTok. The song's success was both surprising and gratifying for Ashe, who had previously faced challenges in her career and personal life. The track's lyrics, urging listeners to trust their instincts and not waste their lives, resonated with many, as Ashe herself wished she had heard the advice during her own wedding predicament.",
  "summary": "US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}