{
  "id": 2264049,
  "title": "Watch Sheryl Crow Surprise Fans With New ‘Cars’ Song ‘Built to Last’ Ahead of Spin-Off Disney Jr. Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/watch-sheryl-crow-surprise-fans-with-new-cars-song-built-to-last",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T00:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sheryl-crow-surprise-at-disney-new-cars-song-built-to-last-1236321522/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sheryl Crow made a surprising appearance at Disney's D23 event on Saturday, reuniting with the beloved Cars franchise. The multi-talented artist debuted the new theme song for the upcoming Disney Jr. series Cars: Lightning Racers, titled \"Built to Last,\" followed by a performance of her iconic Cars track \"Real Gone.\" This twist on a nostalgic return tied in with the 20th anniversary of the original Cars film, which premiered in 2006. Crow not only provided vocals for the new series but also co-wrote ten original songs to accompany the show, set to premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+ in 2027. Reunited with the original cast, including Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, and Bonnie Hunt, fans who attended the Anaheim event were treated to a live performance of Crow's new track before returning to a classic.",
  "summary": "The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter contributed 10 additional songs to Cars: Lightning Racers , following her original 2006 Cars track \"Real Gone.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Sheryl Crow performed at Disney's D23 event",
    "Debut of new Cars series theme song 'Built to Last'",
    "Crow co-wrote ten original songs for 2027 series"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Sheryl Crow's new song and extensive involvement in the Cars: Lightning Racers series cements her lasting connection to the franchise, 20 years after the original film's release.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}