Country star Brad Paisley made an unexpected appearance in the Season 29 premiere of South Park, writing a satirical song for the adult animated series.
Creators Trey Stone and Matt Parker announced that the series was renamed from South Park to SOUTH AMERICA, a humorous change inspired by the Trump administration pushing for geographical name changes.
Notably, Trump has pitched changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Trump also signed an executive order in August changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid the ongoing trade war between the United States and Canada.
Apple and Google have both updated their maps to reflect the name change.
"Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA," the show's official account
South Park has long highlighted the humorous side of controversial topics. Sometimes the series takes jabs at politicians. Other times celebrities and corporations are the butt of the joke.
Brad Paisley Writes Song for 'South Park'
For its Season 29 premiere, South Park called on Brad Paisley to help land its punchline.
Near the end of the episode, Paisley's satirical ballad, a thinly veiled nod to Trump, begins to play.
The lyrics included, "We are South America/Where the cold north wind blows/If you're driving through our town/I just think you should know/That we are South South America/And that northern mountain sun/Always keeps South America/We won't change for anyone/Two words that bring a smile to my mouth/America and south/We are South America."
The original song was not Brad Paisley's first collaboration with South Park. Speaking with The Boot in 2011, Paisley discussed playing himself in South Park Season 16 and called the show creators "brilliant."
"I am a big 'South Park' fan," Brad told The Boot. "I identify with people who have no fear in making fun of everything. I've seen almost every episode. I think they're brilliant."
The Season 16 episode titled "Cartman Finds Love" begins with Paisley singing the national anthem at a Denver Nuggets game. He later performs a duet with the quick-tempered protagonist Cartman.
South Park debuted on Comedy Central in August 1997.
New episodes of South Park will air on Comedy Central on Wednesday nights. They will be available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
