AMERICAN SOUNDTRACK: Grammy Award-Winner Andrea Pearson Says 'It's for Me and You' Inspired By Becoming an American Citizen: 'I wouldn't Trade It for Anything'
AMERICAN SOUNDTRACK: Grammy Award-Winner Andrea Pearson Says ‘It’s for Me and You’ Inspired By Becoming an American Citizen: ‘I wouldn’t Trade It for Anything’
Celebrating American Greatness Jon Kahn29 Jun 2026
It’s impossible to celebrate America’s 250th birthday without acknowledging the importance of the arts, culture, and storytelling. As part of Breitbart’s special coverage for the 250, we reached out to some of Nashville’s most talented songwriters and artists and asked them to write original songs that reflect how they feel about America. The acoustic performances you will see mark the first time these songs have been heard by anyone and the first time these songs have been performed by their respective writers-artists. Breitbart has teamed up with SiriusXM to create a special broadcast that will air as we approach July 4th that will showcase all these songs consecutively. We are proud to present our readers with what we are calling American Soundtrack.
One of the greatest things about this country is that you can do anything you want to do. If you want to be a singer-songwriter, you can…or a painter…a music video director, a photographer, an actress…or if you felt like winning a grammy, you could do that, too. Canadian-born Andrea Pearson is, and has done all of those things.
If that’s not enough, Pearson was a finalist on CMT’s Next Superstar, has performed at the Grand Ole Opry numerous times, and has shared the stage with the likes of Reba, Martina McBride, Vince Gill, Brandy Clark, and Lee Ann Womack. A true Renaissance woman with a deep love of the country of which she’s now a citizen. And we think that’s pretty cool.
Andrea Pearson Photo: Chase Lauer
For her contribution to Breitbart-SiriusXM’s B 250 American Soundtrack, Pearson got together with two award-winning songwriters: Brian White and Bill Whyte….no relation. Brian White is one of the most celebrated songwriters in Nashville, having garnered 16 #1 songs, 2 Dove awards for Song of the Year, with his most recent #1 Blame it on You for Jason Aldean. He’s written songs recorded by many country stars ranging from Aldean to Trace Adkins to Rascal Flats and so many others.
Brian White Photo Courtesy of Brian White
Rounding out the musical threesome was Bill Whyte whose credits include a couple #1s and big songs covering diverse genres, including Christian Contemporary, Bluegrass, Gospel Bluegrass, and comedy. He’s performed with equally diverse talents like Jeff Dunham, Crystal Gale, Little Big Town, and Larry the Cable Guy.
The 3 songwriters have collaborated many times in the past and according to Pearson, once they got in the room for this project, It’s for Me and You, fell out in about 90 minutes. She told us that the inspiration for the song came from her journey to American citizenship: “I moved here and got my citizenship in 2015. So, I did the whole process and went to Memphis to take the test and came back to Nashville to do the little swear in.”
And then she added, “from the moment I moved here, it felt like home. I just love it and the people I’ve met…I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”
DaRon Maughon and Andrea Pearson Photo: Chase Lauer
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IT’S FOR ME AND YOU
Written by Bill Whyte, Brian White, and Andrea Pearson
Performed by Andrea Pearson and DaRon Maughon
She’s held that torch for a hundred years and more
Give me your tired, give me your poor
They’re still coming, they’re still coming
We all imagine just what we can be
Living in the land of the brave and free
If you chase it, you can make it
In America
Because Americas
For the dreamers, the believers
When the hard times come we ain’t leavers
Oh oh oh oh oh
It’s for the fighters, freedom riders
Together standing by your siders
Oh oh oh oh oh
It’s the red white and blue
It’s for me and you
For the guy dropping seeds in an Oklahoma field
Pittsburgh iron worker, pouring steel
It’s the teacher, it’s the preacher
The girl from Abilene, who earned her wings to fly
A high school dancer under Broadway lights
The all nighters, 9 to 5’ers
From sea to sea , It will always be
For the dreamers, the believers
When the hard times come we ain’t leavers
Oh oh oh oh oh
It’s for the fighters, freedom riders
Together standing by your siders
Oh oh oh oh oh
It’s the red white and blue
It’s for me and you
250 years still going strong
Under amber skies where we belong
All the dreamers, the believers
When the hard times come we ain’t leavers
Oh oh oh oh oh
It’s for the fighters, freedom riders
Together standing by your siders
Oh oh oh oh oh
It’s where dreams come true
It’s red white and blue
Its for me and you
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
