Country music fans, start your engines and watch Blake Shelton’s 2017 NASCAR season opening theme song and video!
For the third year in a row, country music hit-maker Blake Shelton once again provides the theme song for the NASCAR season. Enjoy the clip featuring an updated version of the Oklahoman’s song “Bringing Back the Sunshine” specially reworked to fit NASCAR below!
NASCAR 2017 on NBC Open with Blake Shelton
“Everybody, get ready, let’s go / Rev up the engine, and let’s go / There’s a party in the fast lane,” Shelton sings. “I’ve got my hands on the wheel and I’m flying / Heartbeat loud as the thunder roars / Riding on a thunder of lightning / I’m bringing back the sun / Bringing back the sun / Baby, it’s time.” »
The opening video will air for the first time on television before the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, July 1 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC. In addition to the energetic country music star, the introductory clip also features some of the stars of the NASCAR circuit: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Danica Patrick, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Joey Logano who make appearances in the video.
Each week during the remainder of the 2017 NASCAR season, NBC Sports will refresh video content with updated on-track highlights, new shots from that week’s host venue and additional never-before-seen footage.
Let’s take a look at what previous NASCAR theme song videos with Blake Shelton looked like in 2015 and 2016…
NASCAR 2015 on NBC Open with Blake Shelton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viR0Hle16yA
NASCAR 2016 on NBC Sports Open with Blake Shelton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiaG6Qm-wck
“I’m a real NASCAR fan and I love being around the sport, spending time with the drivers, so it’s a lot of fun for me,” Shelton explained of this unique honor in 2016.
The country artist is certainly no stranger to the camera and will return to NBC’s “The Voice” as a coach on September 25. Season 13 of the reality singing competition will feature two female hosts with the return of Miley Cyrus and the debut of American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson.
Be sure to share this latest production with other Shelton and NASCAR fans!
