NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 8, 2023) – Global superstars Carrie Underwood and Ludacrisreunited Thursday night (May 4) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to celebrate their hit collaboration “The Champion” earning its RIAA Double Platinum certification. The song, written by Underwood with Brett James, Chris DeStefano, and Christopher Bridges (aka Ludacris), and produced by Jim Jonsin, was initially used to open NBC’s Super Bowl LII and was incorporated into the network’s coverage of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. The event anthem quickly hit No. 1 in 10 countries including the U.S. 

Underwood and Ludacris also released a poignant and powerful montage music video, directed by Jimmy Lynch, featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the pair recording the song as well as historic moments and footage highlighting professional athletes and everyday champions.  Fans then started sharing their own champion-inspired photos and videos across social media using #TheChampion. 

Underwood recently announced her exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, CARRIE’S COUNTRY, which will launch in June.  The 8-time GRAMMY Award winner will also relaunch her hit REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Las Vegas in June.

Ludacris is currently on tour with Janet Jackson with a three-night run at New York’s Madison Square Garden beginning tonight then stops in Charlotte, Baltimore, and Virginia Beach. For more information, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/janet-jackson-tickets/artist/735353.