One summer. One showdown. Every fandom picks one song to fight for the title of the Ultimate Song of the Summer — and only 20 will survive to the Labor Day countdown.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE MAY 30
★ How It Works ★
1
Nominate Your Song
Pick the one song your fandom wants in the race. Submit it below before May 30.
2
Vote Every Week
The field is set May 30. Then it's weekly voting — rally your fandom to keep your song alive.
3
Survive the Cut
Every Saturday, the lowest songs are eliminated live on the Ultimate Summer Countdown show, 6PM PT.
4
Crown the Winner
The last 20 standing get counted down Labor Day weekend. One song takes the ultimate crown.
Nominate Your Song
Tell us the artist and song your fandom is backing. You can nominate a song once every 24 hours.
One rule: follow Channel R on YouTube, Instagram or X for your nomination to count.
🏆 Hall of Fame
Past champions of the Channel R Song of the Summer. Who joins them this year?
2025
Reigning Champion
Don't Say You Love Me
Jin
2024
Who
Jimin
2023
Like Crazy
Jimin
2022
Blow
Jackson Wang
2021
Bazinga
SB19