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10 Things You Didn't Know About Carrie Underwood

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:03 +0000

Carrie Underwood is the most successful 'American Idol' singer of all time. She's married to NHL player Mike Fisher, and she loves her dogs Ace and Penny. These things you likely know, but the 10 items on this Things You Didn't Know About Carrie Underwood list will leave you shocked, amused and maybe a little terrified.

Carrie Underwood Not Ready for Kids Yet

Christina Vinson — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:22 +0000

Now 30, Carrie Underwood has a thriving career, a bursting bank account and an incredibly supportive hockey playing husband — and she’s content to bask in the joy of her almost three-year marriage… without kids. For now, anyway. “I don’t feel old enough to have kids,” the singer — who was recently named the new ‘Sunday [...]

Carrie Underwood Celebrates Five Years as an Opry Member

Christina Vinson — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:30:18 +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 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.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Sued Over 'Remind Me'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:39:19 +0000

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are staring down a lawsuit levied at them by a Dallas songwriter who claims that the twosome stole their 2011 hit ‘Remind Me’ from her. According to the Nashville City Paper, Amy Bowen once lived in Nashville and performed as Lizza Connor. She claims she wrote the song in 2007 [...]

George Jones Photo Album – Stars Share Their Favorite Pictures With the Possum

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:09:50 +0000

Meeting George Jones was a career highlight for almost every country singer. Even legends like Randy Travis and Reba McEntire treasure the photos they have with the singer. Today, stars have been sharing their favorite moments with Jones, who died at the age of 81 years old this morning.

'Stick to Singing' Lawmaker Says He's on the Same Side as Carrie Underwood

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:45:27 +0000

Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt is standing by his suggestion that Carrie Underwood should stick to singing instead of politics. He also says he's on the same side of animal rights issues as the country singer and he might invite her for dinner to discuss the Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act, known as the Ag-Gag Bill to critics.

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 Dishes on Disagreements With Husband Mike Fisher

Billy Dukes — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:49:11 +0000

Like any married couple, Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher don't always see eye to eye. But they're not the type to have knock-down, drag-out fights that wake up the neighborhood. "I've never thrown anything," Underwood said laughing during a recent interview with Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson.

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.

Who's The Hottest Woman In Country? Country Cutie Madness – Elite 8 Is Set

Eric Cornish — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:33:39 +0000

The first round is over and the field of beautiful Country Cuties has been cut in half. We’re now down to the Elite 8 of the hottest women in country music. Do you agree with the field that is left? Looking at the first round, most of the better seeded ladies won out. I was [...]

Who's The Hottest Woman In Country? Country Cutie Madness – Taylor Swift Vs. Lauren Alaina

Eric Cornish — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:07 +0000

Both of these young ladies have gotten a ton of attention over the last few years! From the rise of Taylor to the biggest star in the world to the second place finish of Lauren on a huge season of American Idol. But which starlet do you think is hotter? See the Brackets. And Vote [...]

Who's The Hottest Woman In Country? Country Cutie Madness – Carrie Underwood Vs. Maggie Rose

Eric Cornish — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:05:02 +0000

The unanimous number one seed again this year is the lovely Carrie Underwood, and for her first matchup, she faces up and coming “I Ain’t Your Mama” singer, Maggie Rose! See the Brackets. And Vote now for the Hottest!

Carrie Underwood Said 'No Thanks' to 'American Idol' Jet

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:57:50 +0000

Carrie Underwood's mega successful career is obviously a byproduct of winning Season 4 of 'American Idol.' While the 'Two Black Cadillacs' singer could have a fleet of private jets at her disposal at this point in her career, such was not the case when she first won the show. She was offered access to a private jet -for free!- but she nixed it for practical reasons.

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 [...]

Carrie Underwood Becomes 'Princess Carrie' for Week-Long Birthday Celebration

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:00:47 +0000

Carrie Underwood turned 30 on Sunday (March 10), but she likes to say it's the one year anniversary of her 29th birthday. Age doesn't bother the 'Two Black Cadillacs' singer -- she just can't wrap her mind around being 30 quite yet. But that isn't going to keep the superstar from celebrating all week long.

Carrie Underwood Would Consider 'X Factor'

Christina Vinson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:00:32 +0000

‘American Idol’ winner and country music starlet Carrie Underwood knows what it’s like to sing your heart out and then wait for judges to decide your musical fate, and she’s willing to do it… if she can be the bearer of good news. The ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ singer says she would consider taking her singing competition [...]

Carrie Underwood's Blown Away Tour to Be Memorialized in Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:03:50 +0000

Carrie Underwood‘s hugely-successful Blown Away Tour will be memorialized with a Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit entitled Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour, which will launch on June 5 and run live through Nov. 10, 2013. The spectacular museum exhibit will feature costumes, set pieces, microphones and instruments from the two-part major music outing. [...]