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Carrie Underwood Pranks Hunter Hayes at His Last Blown Away Tour Show

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:21 +0000

Hot young country newcomer Hunter Hayes got the opportunity of a lifetime when he opened up for superstar Carrie Underwood on her Blown Away Tour this year. He wrapped up his dates with Underwood at a performance in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on May 18 -- but she wasn't going to let him get away without a proper sendoff, pulling an onstage prank that really got his goat.

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

Megan Pacella — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:30 +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.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Carrie Underwood

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:03 +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 — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:22 +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 — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:18 +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.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Sued Over 'Remind Me'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:19 +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 [...]

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, Tim McGraw + Taylor Swift Among People's Most Beautiful

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:01 +0000

People magazine has issued its yearly Most Beautiful People list, and this year's roundup includes several of country's top stars. Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift were all named to the list in 2013. The magazine asked each of the stars to explain what they've learned about themselves that makes them feel beautiful.

Carrie Underwood Responds to 'Stick to Singing' Blast From Tennessee State Representative

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:00:54 +0000

Carrie Underwood has responded to a suggestion made by Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt that she should stick to singing instead of politics and lawmaking. At issue is the Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act, known as the Ag-Gag Bill to critics like the country singer, the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States.

Carrie Underwood Makes Wish Come True for Teen With Brain Tumor

Megan Pacella — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:45:55 +0000

Carrie Underwood recently 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 tumor [...]

Carrie Underwood Dishes on Disagreements With Husband Mike Fisher

Billy Dukes — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:15:11 +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, 'See You Again' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:00:28 +0000

Carrie Underwood 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. The album version begins with a thin piano and drum machine, both [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:01:53 +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's Husband Is No Romeo, But She Helps Him Be Romantic

Megan Pacella — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:30:56 +0000

When you catch a glimpse of Carrie Underwood on the red carpet with her husband, Nashville Predators hockey star Mike Fisher, it's easy to think that they are a celebrity couple who has it all. But, not so fast. Underwood recently dished that her husband is like most men -- meaning being romantic doesn't exactly come naturally to him.

Carrie Underwood Admits to Control Issues

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:00:59 +0000

Country superstar Carrie Underwood might have just a wee bit of a control issue — but at least you always know she’ll be on time. In a new interview, the ‘Good Girl’ singer admits that she’s somewhat obsessive about things like food, cleanliness and especially tardiness. “I’m OCD about time,” she tells London’s Daily Mail [...]

Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood Battle for Top Spot in ToC Top 10 Video Countdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:30:22 +0000

Two country superstars clashed at the top of the Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown this week, with fans of Toby Keith and Carrie Underwood going vote for vote for new videos 'Hope on the Rocks' and 'Two Black Cadillacs.' Did Underwood hang on to repeat at No. 1?

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

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:07:50 +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.

Carrie Underwood's 'Two Black Cadillacs' Takes Top Spot on ToC Video Top 10 Countdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:45:58 +0000

Three very different types of videos battled for the top spot on the Taste of Country Video Top 10 this week. 'American Beautiful' is sweet and fresh for springtime. The new clip from family trio the Henningsens was No. 1 last week, but it was not enough for a Stephen King-inspired clip from Carrie Underwood. After four straight weeks at No. 2, 'Two Black Cadillacs' is the new No. 1.