The remix of the “Song of the Summer” is available now
Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox and Grammy-nominated R&B/pop superstar Akon share “Hold the Umbrella (Party Mix)” via Big Machine Records. Following overwhelming fan response to the original track, this new release adds a fresh twist while complementing the global hit, and it’s set to take the celebration global.
“Hold The Umbrella (Party Mix)” builds on collaborations with two Latin music giants: De La Ghetto, a reggaeton star with more than 20 million monthly listeners and a string of Billboard hits, and Fernando & Sorocaba, Brazil’s pioneering sertanejo duo, Latin Grammy winners and arena-filling icons. Their contributions elevated “Hold The Umbrella” into a cross-cultural anthem.
Originally released on May 16th, “Hold The Umbrella” has quickly become an international anthem, garnering over three million streams worldwide, 3.2 million YouTube views, and 4.3 million TikTok views, with more than 134,000 engagements. Proving to be a true global vibe, the track continues to soar with Brazil shining as a powerhouse market, fueling 22 percent of Spotify activity, landing in four of the Top 10 cities, and delivering incredible fan energy. On TikTok, Brazilian creators have already generated 300K views and an astounding over 15 million reach, and the numbers are climbing.
The collaboration began when LeVox crossed paths with Akon on the nationally syndicated music television show The Song, presented by Hard Rock. Their instant creative chemistry sparked a unique blend of country, pop, and R&B, guided by the expertise of mega-producers Rudy Perez and Mickey Jack Cones. The music video was filmed at the beautiful Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, and at the Big Machine 20th anniversary party on Broadway in front of the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee.
