He'll be performing the song that's become synonymous with the Iowa Wave with the Iowa Marching Band Saturday, but that's not the only thing he's in town for.
Iowa native Nick Easley, a wide receiver on the Hawkeye football team, has a special understanding of the wave due to a small boy from his hometown of Newton.
Old Dominion, Michael Ray, and Brandon Lay entertained thousands at Carver-Hawkeye Arena but the loudest cheers came when former hospital patients took the stage.
Carrie Underwood has released the video for her new song "The Champion" and it includes the amazing wave to kids at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital.
Last night was another emotional night for Hawkeye fans as The Disney Sports Spirit Award was presented to the University of Iowa football team. [WATCH]