Rachel Hale Writes Theme Song for NCAA Cure Bowl
The American Idol alumna composed the song Louder to raise funds and support for cancer research.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Cancer
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Songwriter and American Idol alumna Rachel Hale has released her new song, Louder, as the official theme for the NCAA Cure Bowl. Proceeds generated from streaming the track will directly benefit cancer research efforts.
Why it matters
The anthem was specifically requested by organizers to serve as a rallying song for cancer survivors and patients to perform during the first quarter of the Cure Bowl game. Hale wrote the piece to honor family and friends impacted by the disease.
The song is intended to serve as a fight song during the first quarter of the game, a period designated for cancer survivors to sing on the field. The track is currently available across all major digital music platforms.
The players
Rachel Hale
She is an American Idol alumna and songwriter from Prescott, Arkansas, who creates music and operates the Hale's Kitchen culinary project.
Kendra Scott
She is a designer and philanthropist who partnered with Rachel Hale for the Cure Bowl Fan Fest.
The details
Rachel Hale, a native of Prescott, Arkansas, collaborated with the Cure Bowl executive producer to create the track after identifying a need for an empowering anthem. Beyond her musical work, Hale also manages Hale's Kitchen, a culinary project focused on paleo and vegan recipes, and participated in the Cure Bowl Fan Fest alongside Kendra Scott.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The news regarding the release of the song was published.
The Big Picture
This initiative follows the established pattern of using the NCAA Cure Bowl as a platform to merge sports, entertainment, and cancer awareness. It represents a growing trend of utilizing athletic events to anchor major charitable campaigns.
Fans and supporters can contribute to cancer research efforts by streaming the song on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. This simple action allows the public to directly participate in the charitable goals of the upcoming Cure Bowl.
The takeaway
Supporting cancer research can be as simple as streaming a song, turning casual media consumption into a charitable act. Listeners can find the anthem on their preferred digital music service to contribute to the cause while preparing for the game.
Further reading
For more on ongoing research efforts, visit Arkansas Cancer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KATV.
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