Reality television star Amy Slaton has announced her entry into the music industry with the release of her debut country rap track, Pounds Hollow.
The 38-year-old personality, who gained widespread fame on the TLC reality show 1,000-Lb Sisters, teased the music video for the artificial intelligence generated song in an Instagram post on Aug. 18. Slaton, who has lost more than 200 pounds, described the project as the start of a major new venture in her creative career.
Slaton shares sons Gage Halterman, 5, and Glenn Halterman, 4, with her ex-husband Michael Halterman. She gave her eldest child a co-director credit on the project, sharing her appreciation for his assistance during production. "Gage was right there helping out and making sure the grown-ups knew what they were doing! He might be little, but that co-director title is OFFICIAL in this mama's book!" she wrote.
Teaser Clip and Family Reaction
In the teaser video released on Aug. 18, Slaton included a preview clip from the upcoming 11th season of 1,000-Lb Sisters. In the footage, her older brother Chris Combs expresses skepticism about technology in music, stating: "If you use AI to do anything, you didn't do it." Slaton countered his comment by placing text over the video reading, "but I did tho…"
Reflecting on her creative process, Slaton emphasized that the production involved significant personal effort. "From an idea in my head to the music, filming, editing, and finally watching everything come to life: this one means a whole lot to me," she captioned her Instagram post. She added: "This whole experience has been something I'll never forget. I'm learning as I go, trying new things, stepping outside my comfort zone, and showing my boys that you're never too old to chase a dream or try something you've never done before."
Addressing critics who might view the release as a minor project, Slaton insisted that her ambitions extend further. "This isn't just about dropping a music video," she said. "It's about watching something that started as an idea grow into something REAL." In an earlier post on Aug. 14 featuring an archival video of her singing, Slaton reminded followers that her interest in performing is not new. "Some of y'all must be new here, because I've been singing for years!!" she wrote.
Slaton's musical ambitions form a key storyline in season 11 of 1,000-Lb Sisters, which premieres Sept. 1 on TLC. During a dinner scene shown in preview material, Slaton announces her plans to her family: "I got a song that I wrote. I wanna make a music video." The announcement drew a cool reaction from her sister Misty Wentworth, who quietly told producers during a confessional interview, "It has to be off camera."
Despite the mixed reaction from her family, Slaton, who also sells her artwork on social media, expressed confidence in her trajectory. "When I get rich and famous, don't come crying to me," she warned. "Do not darken my doorstep." The upcoming season of 1,000-Lb Sisters will also follow sister Tammy Slaton as her partner Andrea proposes, prompting an emotional "yes" as the couple works through questions about independence. The season will also feature Tammy trying new activities, including horseback riding.
Late Summer Reality and Competition Premieres
Slaton's single arrives alongside an expansive late summer television lineup across major broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. TLC will add to its reality programming on Aug. 25 with 1000-Lb Roomies. The series follows best friends and roommates Jaz and Nesha as Jaz pursues recovery and a prospective romantic connection, while Nesha launches an event planning business, hosts a speed-dating event, and addresses the lasting impact of growing up in a religious cult.
On E!, hosts Joey Fatone and Lance Bass lead Cocktail Wars, a reality competition series premiering Aug. 18. The show features top mixologists competing in fast-paced drink-making battles for a $10,000 prize per episode, evaluated alongside guest celebrities and expert judges. On Aug. 25, Golf Channel presents Big Break x Good Good presented by Golf Galaxy, where 12 skilled golfers tackle unique challenges to earn a spot in the PGA Tour Good Good Championship in November.
Peacock will air the Love Island USA Season 8 Reunion on Aug. 31. Hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen, the reunion brings together the season's winning couples and bombshells to reflect on their experiences in the Villa.
Documentary and True Crime Slate
A broad selection of documentary series is scheduled throughout August and September. Discovery Channel debuts Expedition X on Aug. 19, following adventurer Josh Gates, scientist Phil Torres, and paranormal investigator Heather Amaro as they explore New Mexico's Skinwalker legends, battlefields, and English medieval folklore. National Geographic premieres Lion on Aug. 19, tracking four years in the life of a lion cub named Kio, followed by 9/11 Reunited on Aug. 21 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Prime Video releases Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter on Aug. 20, documenting the tennis champion's rise from public courts in Serbia to become the most successful player in men's tennis history. On Aug. 21, Apple TV debuts The Dynasty: UConn Huskies, a three-part documentary examining the college basketball program with archival footage and interviews from the 2025 National Championship team. Netflix follows on Aug. 26 with Death of the Pastor's Wife, a three-part series investigating the life and death of Mica Miller, wife of pastor John-Paul Miller in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Oxygen premieres the two-hour documentary The Hooters Murders: Deadly Shift on Sept. 7, examining murders between 2001 and 2010 involving young women associated with the restaurant chain. On the same date, Investigation Discovery launches O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil, a four-part series revealing unseen footage from Juiced, an unreleased hidden-camera prank show featuring O.J. Simpson that was shut down by an internal saboteur. Netflix will release Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly on Sept. 1, examining how Australian breaker Rachael Gunn became an overnight viral phenomenon at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Scripted Drama and Comedy Releases
Scripted series premiering in late August include HBO Max's sci-fi drama Lanterns on Aug. 16, starring Aaron Pierre as recruit John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan investigating a heartland murder with cosmic implications. FX returned on Aug. 17 with season 18 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, following characters played by Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito as they navigate tent encampments, workplace automation, neurodivergence, and the McPoyle clan at a Renaissance Faire.
On Aug. 20, Netflix debuts season five of Outer Banks, following characters John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo as they mourn JJ's death in Morocco, lose the Blue Crown, and form an alliance with Rafe against Chandler Groff, Dalia, and the Corsairs. Hulu premieres reality series The Girls: A Khloe Kardashian Project on Aug. 21, centered on Khloé Kardashian's social circle, while Apple TV releases the children's series Stillwater on the same day. Apple TV will also release season two of Dark Matter on Aug. 28, starring Jennifer Connelly, Oakes Fegley, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Amanda Brugel, and Dayo Okeniyi.
September scripted releases begin with Hulu's sports comedy Chad Powers on Sept. 3, focusing on a football star whose behavior draws suspicion from Coach Hudson and Gerry as teammates Russ, Danny, and Ricky try to preserve his secret. On Sept. 4, Netflix debuts Earle Meets World, following influencer Alix Earle. MGM+ premieres period drama A Tale of Two Cities on Sept. 6, starring Mirren Mack as Lucie Manette, François Civil as Charles Darnay, and Kit Harington as Sydney Carton in 1782 London.
Bravo returns with The Real Housewives of New York City on Sept. 8, while FX premieres Snowfall spinoff drama The Drop: A Snowfall Saga on the same day, starring Gail Bean as Wanda Bell and Isaiah John as Leon Simmons in 1990s Los Angeles. Peacock releases season two of workplace comedy The Paper on Sept. 9, following reporters Ned, Mare, and Esmeralda. On Sept. 9, Apple TV debuts thriller Last Seen, starring Patrick Brammall as police dispatcher Ian Ridley searching for his missing daughter Maggie.
Netflix releases rowing drama Crew Girl on Sept. 10, starring Miku Martineau as Teagan Tao, Jessica Paré as her mother, Sam Braun as Josh Regis, and Kyle Clark as Cam Dillinger. Paramount+ returns with season three of Colin From Accounts on Sept. 10, following Gordon and Ashley. TNT rounds out the slate on Sept. 13 with High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam, starring Joel Kinnaman as CIA officer John Nixon interrogating Saddam Hussein, played by Waleed Zuaiter, following his capture in December 2003.
