“Never Give Up On You” by Nashville’s own Judah & the Lion revealed as NSC’s official anthem NASHVILLE
(Feb. 20, 2020) – Nashville Soccer Club in conjunction with Judah & the Lion and The Backline, the club’s Supporters’ Collective, released today “Never Give Up On You,” the official anthem for Nashville SC and its fans. The anthem is now available at https://smarturl.it/NashvilleSCAnthem and on all digital music platforms including Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube Music and more.
Anthem with lyrics can be viewed by clicking here.
“A club anthem is so much more than a chant. It’s something that can allow everyone to feel part of the club,” said Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre. “You might be in the stadium at a game, watching on TV or listening on the radio, and when you hear it and sing it, you are a part of our club and our family, because this is OUR song.
“When we first connected with Judah & the Lion about them writing our anthem, we loved that they are also fans of soccer and importantly of Nashville SC. Having them alongside us as we make history is incredible, and I believe this anthem will become a unique part of who Nashville SC become not just in Major League Soccer, but around the world in the global football family,” concluded Ayre.
Judah & the Lion have been a staple for Nashville SC in its young history. The Nashville based alternative band performed at the club’s brand launch in 2019 and have been massive advocates for soccer in the Music City.
“Being from Tennessee and knowing Tennessee sports from growing up in this state... this was an honor to be asked to do,” said Judah & the Lion’s lead singer Judah Akers. ”Watching new teams come to Tennessee was really fun and exciting to see as a kid. Now seeing soccer come to Nashville feels so special - the camaraderie of the sport is incredible.
“With the anthem, I wanted to highlight the loyalty of the fans of Nashville. A lot of the lyrics are based off family, community and unity,” continued Akers. “When you are at a game it doesn’t matter who the person is to your left or right, they are your family during that game. This song is about that.”
An ode to soccer and community, the “Never Give Up On You” lyrics reflect on the comradeship built around soccer, a sport known for uniting people from all walks of life, and Nashville, a community that always come together in support of one another.
“Being a huge soccer fan and having been so encouraged and affected by Liverpool FC’s anthem, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, it’s hard to imagine a more special opportunity than making the anthem for our own town team with Nashville SC,” said Nate Zuercher, the band’s banjo player. “This has been such a gift to be a part of and I’m super grateful for this team and organization giving us this chance.”
“We are honored to play a small part in such an important organization,” added Brian MacDonald, the band’s mandolin player. “It feels like we are grasping at the identity of Nashville's future through the character of this team.”
The anthem was a collaboration between the band, Nashville SC and The Backline Supporters Collective, the club’s official supporters’ group, who provided feedback throughout the creation process.
“In the small room where we gathered to listen to ‘Never Give Up On You’ for the first time, the guys from Judah & the Lion were genuinely invested in the creation of something special,” said Chip Wilkins, a member of The Backline. “They were fanlike in their enthusiasm and revealed an anthem that has a deep meaning and forever connection to our team, the fans and the city of Nashville.”
Nashville SC and Judah & the Lion will get together on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. CT to record the official video for the anthem with a small performance at Dirty Little Secret at the Dream Hotel. First String Season Ticket Members will have priority when they RSVP.
Fans will be able to hear their anthem “Never Give Up On You” at every Nashville SC home match and will have opportunities to sing along as a community when the anthem is played throughout Nissan Stadium in NSC’s inaugural season in Major League Soccer and beyond.
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