Andra Day to appear on 50 million Coke cups at McDonald's

ATLANTA (AP) — Andra Day wants to inspire people to rise up while drinking a Coke.

The Grammy-nominated singer's image and lyrics from her standout single "Rise Up" will appear exclusively on 50 million Coca-Cola cups at select McDonald's throughout the country, Coke officials told The Associated Press today. Day's appearance on the red-and-white cups is an extension of the recently launched "Share a Cup and a Song" lyrics program.

The cups will be available May 2.

"I really hope this gives people a simple reminder to persevere," Day said. "That's what the song is all about. That's why I like this Coke campaign, because it makes you inspire community. I hope people are able to see the encouraging stories through this."

Purchasers of the cups can also view the short film documentary "I Rise," inspired by Day's single "Rise Up." The film can be watched on a cellular device after scanning a cup using Shazam's new image recognition technology.

The film features four black women, showcasing the impact they're making in their communities.