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Carrie Underwood Announced as New 'Sunday Night Football' Opening Singer

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:23:09 +0000

Carrie Underwood has been announced as the Faith Hill's replacement to sing the introduction to NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' broadcast this fall. The country superstar will sing the weekly introduction to the broadcast, beginning with the Sept. 8 matchup between the N.Y. Giants and Dallas Cowboys.

Carrie Underwood Sounds Off About Tennessee 'Ag Gag' Bill

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:00:07 +0000

Carrie Underwood is furious about a new bill that has passed in Tennessee -- and she's not afraid to say so in public. The 'Blown Away' singer took to social media Thursday (April 18) to denounce the Tennessee state legislature for passing the so-called "Ag Gag" bill, which many critics say will help factory farms get away with abusing animals.

Carrie Underwood's Blown Away Tour Sells Out Every 2013 Date

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:01:53 +0000

Country superstar Carrie Underwood has completely sold out — her concerts, that is. The ‘Good Girl’ hitmaker has not played to a single empty seat over the course of her 2013 Blown Away Tour, comprising 22 shows in North America so far this year. Underwood recently returned from Europe, where she performed a string of [...]

Carrie Underwood Would Quit Music for Mike Fisher

Christina Vinson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:00:49 +0000

Superstar Carrie Underwood has seen tremendous success over the course of her career, with a total of ten ACM Awards, six Grammys, and all four of her albums debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums Chart. Yet, if her busy lifestyle began to divide her marriage, she'd walk away from it all -- as long as husband Mike Fisher was by her side.

Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson Top List of 100 'American Idol' Hit Singles

Megan Pacella — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:00:07 +0000

Ever since singing competition reality shows became en vogue, radio play has been dotted with hits that came straight from shows like 'American Idol.' In fact, a lot of big-name stars -- including Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson -- came straight from the 'Idol' stage. Recently, Billboard magazine conducted a special survey of the Top 100 'American Idol' hits, and country music was well represented, to say the least.

Off the Air With Jeremy: Marrying Carrie Underwood

Jeremy Robinson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:00:23 +0000

Getting ready for Carrie Underwood‘s upcoming appearance on Taste of Country Nights on Friday got me to reminiscing about the times I’ve spent with her over the years. I first met Carrie when she called into my then-midday show to talk about her recent success on ‘American Idol.’ She was so shy, but obviously just [...]

Country Goes International With The C2C Festival Tour

Mario Garcia — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:33:38 +0000

Country music today is hotter than it's ever been. In fact, it is so hot it's going worldwide! London's historic O2 Arena is gearing up for it's first ever C2C: Country to Country two day festival. Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood have been announced as the headliners for the superstar-heavy event, which is set to take place on March 16 and 17.

Hunter Hayes Intros Carrie Underwood's Impressive 2013 Grammys Double Performance

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:19:19 +0000

Carrie Underwood sang snippets of both ‘Blown Away’ and ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ at the 2013 Grammy Awards — ultimately delivering one of the most impressive vocal performances of the night. Rising star Hunter Hayes introduced his tourmate by singing a piece of his hit ‘Wanted’ before Underwood presented a stripped-down acoustic version of ‘Blown Away,’ [...]

Carrie Underwood Walks Grammys Red Carpet in $31 Million Diamond Necklace

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:14:46 +0000

You don't need many accessories when you're wearing a $31 million necklace. Aside from her wedding ring and a stunning black Roberto Cavalli gown (plus a few intimates, we suspect), that's all Carrie Underwood had on as she walked the red carpet on Sunday night (Feb. 10) at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Carrie Underwood Shows Emotions Accepting Best Country Solo Performance Award at the 2013 Grammys

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:05:43 +0000

Carrie Underwood won her seventh lifetime Grammy Award on Sunday night (Feb. 10), picking up her second of 2013 for her hit song ‘Blown Away.’ The singer fought back tears thanking her fans and family as she hoisted the award for Best Country Solo Performance. Earlier, ‘Blown Away’ won a Best Country Song Grammy for [...]

Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' Snags Best Country Song at 2013 Grammy Awards

Amanda Hensel — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:59:14 +0000

Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' picked up an early 2013 Grammy Award for Best Country Song during Sunday's pre-telecast ceremony, where 70 Grammys were handed out and songwriters Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins were on hand to accept for their country smash.

Most Anticipated 2013 Grammys Performance? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:46:07 +0000

Country music promises to set the tone for the 2013 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 10), as Taylor Swift will be the first artist to take the stage. Swift kicks off the 8PM CBS broadcast, but -- like so many of the other performances -- what she'll sing is still a mystery.

Miranda Lambert Wants to Record With Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood

Christina Vinson — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:02:03 +0000

While many fans would assume that country music's leading ladies would be fiercely competitive with one another, Miranda Lambert recently dismissed those assumptions, saying she would really appreciate collaborating musically with fellow blonde starlets Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

Surprise Twist in New Carrie Underwood Video 'Two Black Cadillacs' [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:13:54 +0000

Have you seen Carrie Underwood’s hot new video “Two Black Cadillacs?” By listening to the song I’m sure you have created your own visual in your mind. But Carrie captures the unexpected in the dramatic video.Carrie filmed the music video for “Two Black Cadillacs” on a gloomy and rainy day in Nashville. Underwood admits the [...]

Carrie Underwood Puts Her First Famous House on the Market

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:00:22 +0000

Carrie Underwood has placed her former Franklin, Tenn. residence for sale. The modest three-bedroom home can be yours for the asking price of $372,500 — slightly less than the $384,000 Underwood paid for a few years back. According to TMZ, the ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ singer and her pro hockey player hubby, Mike Fisher, dropped $3.2 [...]

Westboro Baptist Church Blames Carrie Underwood for Tragedy in Connecticut

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:00:42 +0000

In one of the unlikeliest scenarios imaginable, the rabidly anti-gay rights group Westboro Baptist Church is blaming country superstar Carrie Underwood for the shootings at Sandy Hook elementary school in Connecticut. The group's spokesperson claimed via Twitter that Underwood's support of equal rights for same-sex marriage helped bring down God's wrath upon the innocent victims.

Carrie Underwood Insists Nashville Isn't as Scandalous as the Show Lets On

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:00:54 +0000

'Nashville' has given some much-deserved press to Music City since its premiere earlier this year, but Carrie Underwood insists that the drama in the tension-filled plot lines of the new ABC series are not really an accurate representation of the country music industry.

Carrie Underwood Debuted New Song at American Music Awards, Love it or Hate it? [VIDEO] [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:30:59 +0000

Carrie Underwood performed her new song ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ last night at the 2012 American Music Awards. Carrie was up for 2 AMA’s, Favorite Country Female Artist (although Taylor Swift won that one) Carrie took home the Big Prize “Favorite Country Album” for Blown Away.” Below is Carrie’s performance of her new song “Two Black [...]

Carrie Underwood and Jimmy Fallon Turn Rap Hits Into Funny Country Songs

Megan Pacella — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:00:22 +0000

What happens when you put Carrie Underwood and Jimmy Fallon together? Apparently, you get the country duo Jim Carrie. Not to be confused with Jim Carrey -- actor of comedy fame -- Jim Carrie sings country music versions of popular rap songs. And they wear ridiculous outfits, too.

Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Zing Taylor Swift in 2012 CMA Awards Opening Joke

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:00:28 +0000

Taylor Swift's romantic attachments are making more than headlines now -- they are making punchlines, too. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, who hosted Thursday's (Nov. 1) CMA Awards together, threw out several wisecracks during the show, one in the opening monologue involving the 'Begin Again' singer.