Country music is officially taking over the global stage in a way we have never seen before.
Our very own Jelly Roll is teaming up with Mexican icon Carín León for the ultimate sports anthem. Their new song is called “Lighter” and it drops this Friday, March 20.
This is a historic moment for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the first time ever, the tournament is being hosted by three nations: the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
FIFA wanted a sound that could unite the entire continent. They found it by blending the gritty country-rock edge of Tennessee with soulful Mexican rhythm.
Fun Fact:
The 2026 World Cup final will be played right here in the New York New Jersey Stadium. It will be the biggest sporting event in history.
The first song of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026
This collaboration proves that country music has no borders. Jelly Roll is the perfect American representative for this project because of his powerful story of redemption.
He recently swept the 2026 Grammys by winning Best Contemporary Country Album. His emotional style is exactly what a global anthem needs to get fans on their feet.
JELLY ROLL Wins BEST CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY ALBUM | 2026 GRAMMYs
The chemistry between these two artists is a groundbreaking win for music fans everywhere. Seeing a kid from Tennessee lead the world’s biggest soccer tournament makes us incredibly proud.
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