And it might be a departure from what country fans expect from Carrie, but the rousing song is getting rave reviews just the same.
Yep, that really is a Ludacris rap in a Carrie Underwood single.
On iTunes? At 10:30 a.m. Friday, just hours after its release, “Champion” was already number 10 on the overall iTunes singles chart. It was number six on the pop singles chart.
And by Saturday morning? Try number one on iTunes — both the overall singles chart and the pop singles chart.
As for what fans are saying, here’s an early sampling from Twitter:
Kenny M / @kennaymart: “Carrie Underwood SNAPPED on her new song “The Champion”.. A BOP! And it’ll be played at every sporting event final for the rest of time. Wow.”
Courtney Mitchell / @CourtM21: “Wow! Never thought I’d hear Carrie’s voice with Ludacris, but it sounds so great! Girl can jump any genre with that voice!”
Mike DeSorbo / @mike47725919: “I just heard #TheChampion by Carrie, she can literally sing any genre, remarkable, it’s a hit IMO”
Theresa / @ny4carrie: “OMG, Carrie, it’s AMAZING! I hope you get to perform the whole song live somewhere! It will be a SMASH! Plus it’s inspiring and powerful- & we all need a little inspiration these days!”
Carrie, of course, already had strong ties to the NFL with her Sunday night kickoff song.
That led to Sunday Night Football executive producer Fred Gaudelli asking Carrie to write “The Champion” for use in this year’s Super Bowl.
This also marks Carrie’s first official release since her “Storyteller” album landed in October 2015.
Here’s the official lyric video.
Related Posts
-
April 19, 2025 -
August 1, 2024 American Idol’s new judge — Carrie Underwood!
-
April 22, 2022 New country from Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, JessLee
Featured Music
Daddy's Mugshot
Laci Kaye Booth, Top 5 on American Idol Season 17, dropped a new single Friday. And if you somehow missed her 2024 album, "Loneliest Girl in the World," do yourself a favor and check it out!
Aaron Rizzo Adam David Alanna Lynise Angie Rey Ari Camille BDII (Brian Darden) Braxton Garza Britton Moore Carlos Santiago Conor JamesMORE BELOW
The Voice Season 27 Profiles
The Voice Season 27 Profiles
Darius J.
Dennis Lorenzo
Dimitrius Graham
Ethan Eckenroad
Fran
Hailey Wright
Iris Herrera
Jacquelyn George
Jaelen Johnston
Jay Ammo
Jayden Cree (Olesen)
Jessica Manalo
Lucia Flores-Wiseman
Naomi Soleil
Nell Simmons
Olivia Kuper Harris
Page Mackenzie
Ricardo Moreno
Robert Hunter
Simone Marijic
Tatum Scott
Tori Templet
Trevon Dawson
American Idol Season 19 Profiles
Featured Music
'Treasure' indeed
Laci Kaye Booth, Top 5 on American Idol Season 17, dropped her debut album Aug. 6. Her debut single, the ridiculously addictive "Treasure," heads to country radio in mid-September.
Archives
-
Song by song grades as American Idol picks a Top 14
April 21, 2025 By Mark Franklin -
Grayson, Kyana, MKY and Penny bid farewell to American Idol
April 21, 2025 By Mark Franklin -
Idol Chatter picks a Top 14 for American Idol
April 21, 2025 By Mark Franklin -
-
Song by song grades for the Top 20 on American Idol
April 20, 2025 By Mark Franklin
-
Song by song grades for the Top 8 on American Idol
April 29, 2024 By Mark Franklin -
Iam Tongi scores an Apple Music hit for American Idol
May 19, 2023 By Mark Franklin -
Song by song grades for the Top 12 on The Voice
December 4, 2023 By Mark Franklin -
Song by song grades for the Top 14 on American Idol
April 21, 2024 By Mark Franklin -
Song by song grades for American Idol’s Top 24, Group 2
April 8, 2024 By Mark Franklin
-
-
We haven’t heard the last from David Archuleta
February 21, 2011 By Mark Franklin -
Meet American Idol contestant Hollie Cavanagh
January 30, 2012 By Mark Franklin -
Meet American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez
February 5, 2012 By Mark Franklin -
Meet American Idol contestant Phillip Phillips
January 19, 2012 By Mark Franklin
Post-Voice Music
Recent Voice Views Interviews
-
Song by song grades as American Idol picks a Top 14
April 21, 2025 By Mark Franklin -
Grayson, Kyana, MKY and Penny bid farewell to American Idol
April 21, 2025 By Mark Franklin -
Idol Chatter picks a Top 14 for American Idol
April 21, 2025 By Mark Franklin
-
Song by song grades for the Top 8 on American Idol
April 29, 2024 By Mark Franklin -
Iam Tongi scores an Apple Music hit for American Idol
May 19, 2023 By Mark Franklin -
Song by song grades for the Top 12 on The Voice
December 4, 2023 By Mark Franklin
-
-
We haven’t heard the last from David Archuleta
February 21, 2011 By Mark Franklin -
Meet American Idol contestant Hollie Cavanagh
January 30, 2012 By Mark Franklin
Leave a reply