{
  "id": 7811112,
  "title": "Tom Petty’s Original Heartbreakers to Reunite for First Time in Decades for Americana Awards, Fronted by Chris Stapleton; Boxed Set of ’70s Rarities Coming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/tom-pettys-original-heartbreakers-to-reunite-for-first-time-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:19:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Variety",
    "slug": "variety",
    "url": "https://variety.com/2026/music/news/tom-petty-original-heartbreakers-reunite-americana-boxed-set-1236864114/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The original members of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will reunite on stage for the first time in over 20 years. They will perform at the Americana Honors, with Chris Stapleton as the frontman.\n\nThe reunion coincides with the 50th anniversary of the band, which will be marked by the release of a new box set called Origins 1971-1978. According to Stereogum, this collection will feature previously unreleased tracks from the band's early days.\n\nTom Petty passed away almost nine years ago. The band's self-titled debut album was released almost 50 years ago.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Stereogum",
        "title": "Tom Petty Estate Announces 50th Anniversary Box Set With Previously Unheard Tracks, Heartbreakers Will Reunite At Americana Awards Tonight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/tom-petty-estate-announces-50th-anniversary-box-set-with-previously",
        "published": "2026-09-16T13:36:55.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}