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Carrie Underwood Celebrates Five Years as an Opry Member

Christina Vinson — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:18 +0000

Country superstar Carrie Underwood has seen much success since her 'American Idol' days, with six gleaming Grammy awards to commemorate her career achievements. Underwood has also earned her way into country's inner circle as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and she is marking five years as a member of that iconic institution.

Carrie Underwood Makes Wish Come True for Teen With Brain Tumor

Megan Pacella — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:20:55 +0000

On Saturday, Carrie Underwood made a very special teenager’s dreams come true. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hayley Gort had the privilege of flying to Jacksonville, Fla., with friends and family to meet the popular country singer in person. Gort definitely earned the opportunity to have her dreams come true. After being diagnosed with a brain [...]

Carrie Underwood, 'See You Again' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:00:28 +0000

Carrie UnderwoodÂ changed directions with the release of ‘See You Again’ as the fourth single from ‘Blown Away.’ The ballad is anything but dark and stormy. Instead it’s an inspirational reminder that will be especially meaningful to fans who have lost someone close recently.Â The album version begins with a thin piano and drum machine, both [...]

Carrie Underwood Insists There's No Feud With Taylor Swift

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:45:37 +0000

Last week, tabloids circulated rumors that Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift had to be kept separate at the 2013 Grammys because of a feud between the two country superstars. Anonymous "sources" said the two "hate each other" and executives at the awards show had to make sure they didn't cross paths. As you could probably guess, none of it's true, according to Underwood herself.

Carrie Underwood Shares the Secret of Her Amazing Light-Up Grammys Dress

Christina Vinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:00:34 +0000

Carrie Underwood made sure any of the buzz surrounding other dresses at the 2013 Grammy Awards was ‘Blown Away’ by wearing a light-up dress that literally lit up the Staples Center. The Best Country Solo Performance winner spilled the secrets of the dress backstage, according toÂ ABC News. “They can do a lot of amazing things [...]

Carrie Underwood Thinks It's Time for Another Woman to Win 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:50:07 +0000

Carrie Underwood first shot to stardom after winning Season 4 of the Fox hit reality singing competition 'American Idol,' but she's one of just four women to have taken top honors in the show's 11-year run. At a recent press conference, the 'Blown Away' singer said she's rooting for a woman to win this season.

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.

Ashley Smith Auditions With Carrie Underwood's 'Cowboy Casanova' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:53:09 +0000

In perhaps one of the more surprising auditions so far in season 12 of ‘American Idol,’ a young African-American singer named Ashley Smith stunned the panel of judges by singing a note-perfect version of Carrie Underwood‘s hit ‘Cowboy Casanova.’ Smith is a colorful character, with her unusual manner of dress, dyed blonde hair and extremely [...]

Carrie Underwood Thinks Keith Urban Is the Perfect Fit for 'American Idol'

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:45:14 +0000

Keith Urban is the perfect representative for country music on 'American Idol,' according to Carrie Underwood. Of course Underwood's opinion matters, since she is one of the most successful 'Idol' alums in the show's storied history.

Carrie Underwood to Perform at the 2013 Grammy Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Prepare to be blown away by the 2013 Grammy Awards. Producers have announced that country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform on the live broadcast, which already featured a diverse mix of top artists from all genres. The star joins previously announced performers including Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons and Rihanna for the red carpet event, [...]

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 [...]

Carrie Underwood's Thanksgiving Will Be a Friend Affair

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:00:27 +0000

While for many people, Thanksgiving is a family affair, Carrie Underwood‘s Thanksgiving celebration will be a friend affair this year. “We kind of got a lot of our friends together that don’t really have a lot of family in the area, all the people that are kind of like ‘we’d be alone on Thanksgiving,’” Underwood [...]

Carrie Underwood, 'Two Black Cadillacs' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:00:27 +0000

Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ lyrics come from a dark place — something the singer-songwriter seems to manage well. Some of her biggest hits to date include her windy chart-topper ‘Blown Away,’ as well as the revenge-filled hit ‘Before He Cheats.’ So when it came time to write the next big hit in ‘Two Black [...]

2012 American Music Awards Pictures: Country Music's Best Dressed

Billy Dukes — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:00:45 +0000

Country stars shined on stage and on the red carpet at the 2012 American Music Awards on Sunday night. The ABC broadcast featured performances by Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift, and moments to celebrate for fans of Underwood, Swift, Luke Bryan and Lady Antebellum. These four artists were just a few of Nashville's best that turned heads on the AMAs red carpet.

Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift + More Score 2013 People's Choice Awards Nominations

Megan Pacella — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:00:11 +0000

Election season is behind us (thankfully), but it’s not too late to vote… For your favorite country stars, that is. The list of 2013 People’s Choice Awards nominees are in, and plenty of country stars are on the ballot for country music awards and all-genre categories, too. Leading the pack of country stars with PCA [...]

Carrie Underwood Donates Proceeds From Atlantic City Show to Hurricane Sandy Victims

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 14:30:47 +0000

Carrie Underwood has such a huge and generous heart. The singer performed at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. on Friday (Nov. 10) and announced that she would be donating all profits and proceeds from the evening’s show to victims of Hurricane Sandy. The superstorm battered the famous New Jersey coastline, as well as a [...]

Carrie Underwood Confirmed to Perform at American Music Awards

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:00:36 +0000

After the 'Blown Away' singer herself recently hinted at a possible appearance at the upcoming American Music Awards, Dick Clark Productions has confirmed that Carrie Underwood will be performing at the awards show on November 18.

Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' Gets the PS22 Kids Choir Treatment

Megan Pacella — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:30 +0000

At PS22 in Staten Island, a chorus of mega-talented 5th graders earns a music credit by putting on their own renditions of hit songs. Led by their instructor, piano player Gregg Breinberg, the adolescent kiddos have sang songs by everyone from Katy Perry to Adele to our own country music gem Carrie Underwood. Recently, PS22 gave Underwood's 'Blown Away' the special treatment.

Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' Hits No. 1

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:00:05 +0000

Carrie Underwood has a big reason to celebrate this week. The singer has officially landed her 16th No. 1 single this week with her hit song ‘Blown Away.’ The tune is the second single release from her fourth studio album of the same name. Underwood just couldn’t wait to share the good news of reaching [...]

Carrie Underwood Contest

Wendy Nielsen — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:35:39 +0000

Win a trip to Baton Rouge, LA to see and meet Carrie Underwood at the 2012 Bayou Country Superfest!
One winner receives:

2 Tickets to see Carrie Underwood at the 2012 Bayou Country Superfest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana May 26 and 27
Meet & Greet with Carrie Underwood
Round-trip airfare from anywhere in the 48 contiguous United States to location of concert, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
3 Nights hotel accommodations (5/25/12 - 5/27/12)

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