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Carrie Underwood, 'Cowboy Casanova': Story Behind the Lyrics
Original at The Boot
• Thu, Nov 19
By Marianne Horner Carrie: People are always asking about 'Cowboy Casanova' -- like, who's that? And they try to make it about one specific guy in particular. But 'country music' and 'cowboy' are part of my vocabulary, so I'm not aiming that towards any particular football team, or guy or anything! I sing cou...
Album Chart: Bon Jovi draws 'Circle' around No. 1
Original at LiveDaily.com
• Wed, Nov 18
With sales of 163,000 copies, "The Circle" managed to outdistance the competition, but still fell well short of its predecessor, 2007's "Lost Highway," which moved 292,000 copies during its first week in stores, according to Nielsen SoundScan retail data as reported by Billboard.
Article: Carrie Underwood On Boyfriend Mike Fisher: ‘That’s The Longest Relationship I’ve Had!’
Original at Access Hollywood
• Tue, Nov 17
Carrie Underwood has dated high-profile celebs ranging from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo to “Gossip Girl” star Chace Crawford, but the country star says it’s NHL star boyfriend Mike Fisher that she’s stuck with the longest.
Carrie Underwood Gives Us a Vamp Break on ConanOriginal at Idolator
• Tue, Nov 17
By Becky Bain Carrie Underwood was her usual sweet self on The Tonight Show last night singing “Temporary Home,” the latest single from her crescendo-rific album Play On. We’re actually surprised Conan didn’t have on a band from the New Moon soundtrack, since it was apparently Twilight night with Bel...
Carrie Underwood's First Solo Was a Confidence Booster
Original at The Boot
• Tue, Nov 17
By Alanna Conaway Long before American Idol introduced music fans to Carrie Underwood, the quiet girl from Checotah, Oklahoma, had trouble finding the nerve to pursue life in the spotlight. In the December issue of PEOPLE's Country Special, Carrie credits her elementary school music teacher, Kathy Coo...
Carrie Underwood and Boyfriend to Move In Together
Original at Hollyscoop
• Sat, Nov 14
Things must be really serious between Carrie Underwood and her hockey player boyfriend Mike Fisher because he has reportedly asked her to move in with him. Fisher wants Carrie to move in with him at his house in Canada where ...
43rd Annual CMA Awards: To All A Good Night
Original at music «
• Fri, Nov 13
By harmonicprogression Hosts of the evening: Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood The nominees were nestled all snug in theirs seats While visions of thank yous danced in their speech. With Carrie in dress number one and Brad in his hat They all settled in for an evening of music and laughs.
Faith Hill Shares 'Holidays' with Reba, Carrie + More
Original at The Boot
• Fri, Nov 13
By Donna Hughes Faith Hill will headline 'A Home for the Holidays,' the 11th annual CBS-TV special celebrating the joys of adoption next month. In addition to Faith, the show will feature performances by Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Mary J. Blige and Shakira, as well as appearances by actresses Jenn...
Article: Grand Ole Opry & MySpace Team Up For Carrie Underwood Performance
Original at Access Hollywood
• Fri, Nov 13
The Grand Ole Opry and MySpace are uniting to live stream an Opry performance with video for the first time this Saturday. Opry performances between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST will be shown, including appearances by Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins, Jake Owen and others.
Gallery: 2009 CMA Awards: Inside The Show
Original at Access Hollywood
• Wed, Nov 11
Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum and more take the stage for the 2009 CMAs!
Carrie Underwood Plays On At #1, ‘Billboard’ Adjusts Its Chart Rules
Original at Idolator
• Wed, Nov 11
By Robbie Carrie Underwood's aptly-titled Play On has landed at #1 on the new Billboard Top 200 Albums chart this week, after sales of roughly 318,000 copies. The "Country Casanova" singer now has the distinction of having the best opening sales week of 2009 by a female artist. But if those 318,00 fol...
Carrie Underwood Says 'Blondes Gotta Stick Together' In Country Music
Original at mtv.com
• Tue, Nov 10
Nashville used to be quite the boys club, but these days, ladies like Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift are ruling country music and the mainstream. Underwood, whose Play On debuts at #1 on the Billboard albums chart next week, knows that there are still a few glass ceilings that need to be b...
Carrie Underwood Crossover - Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Heat it Up!
Original at National Ledger
• Wed, Nov 4
Country music notes...Carrie Underwood is a crossover star. The blonde singer and American Idol winner is out with her third album, "Play On," and has visited Good Morning America and will be headlining...
George Jones Calls Out Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift
Original at kreuzer33 (WordPress)
• Tue, Nov 3
By kreuzer33 Seems like George Jones still fears change. The country music legend is speaking out against up and coming stars such as Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and others, saying that they need to leave country music and find a genre that better suits them.
George Jones hopes traditional country music 'comes back'
Original at USA Today
• Tue, Nov 3
By Ann Oldenburg Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones, 78, says he isn't keen on how pop the genre has become in recent years. When asked about artists like Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift, he says in an AP interview, that while...
Carrie Underwood Says 'Every Woman' Has Met A Cowboy CasanovaOriginal at mtv.com
• Tue, Nov 3
Three albums into her career, Carrie Underwood is already a country-music vet, paving the way for ladies like Taylor Swift to find success outside of Nashville. On her latest album, Play On, the "American Idol" alum is proving her songwriting muscle, especially on the sassy first single...
Carrie Underwood to Star in TV Variety Show
Original at Us Magazine
• Tue, Oct 13
She'll perform alongside Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley and David CookGet more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend Us on Facebook She'll perform alongside Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley and David CookGet more Us! Follow us on Twitter,[...]
Kevin Skinner Record Contract
Original at Hutch Report
• Tue, Aug 25
By mark.hutcherson@gmail.com (Mark Hutcherson) Millions of people have already heard Kevin Skinner sing via television and millions more have listened to his song via YouTube on the Internet. In many ways, Kevin Skinner reminds me of Carrie Underwood in the way he takes an audience by storm with pure singing emotion. Most city folks do no...
Article: Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley Return As Hosts Of CMA Awards
Original at Access Hollywood
• Tue, Aug 25
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return as co-hosts of the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville this fall. The CMA said Tuesday that both singers possess the humor and timing needed to host the three-hour show, which airs live on ABC Nov. 11.
Carrie Underwood Explains Why She Limped Off American Idol Tuesday
Original at Us Magazine
• Wed, May 20
By Lindsay Powers Plus: She thinks fans "might be surprised" who wins tonight's finale Carrie Underwood told Ryan Seacrest why she limped off stage after performing on American Idol Tuesday night. Underwood says she "blacked out!" after her win, but now she feels like "old Idol.
How To: Last Name Guitar LessonOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, May 2
By rss@youtube.com (seed52) Author: seed52 Keywords: how to play Carrie Underwood guitar lesson Added: May 2, 2009
Opinion: American Idol: Adam Lambert beats Carrie Underwood in searches
Original at Examiner.com
• Sun, Apr 26
AP Photo/FOX, Michael Becker) American Idol hopeful Adam Lambert is attracting more attention than country music singer Carrie Underwood, according to Google. About 6.1 million searched for Adam in March, while about 5 million searched for Carrie, ...
Opinion: Girls shine at awards, on charts
Original at journalgazette.net
• Thu, Apr 9
AP AP Carrie Underwood was named entertainer of the year at Sunday’s 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The women of country have taken the wheel. Carrie Underwood captured entertainer of the year Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music ...
Opinion: ACM Awards: Carrie Underwood Steals the Show, Brad Paisley Wins ...
Original at Associated Content
• Mon, Apr 6
Brooks & Dunn, the most honored artist in ACM Awards history, started things off at the 44 th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas with their rousing hit "Play Something Country." When Kix Brooks sang the words "Play Something Country," ...
How To: Carrie Underwood Feat Randy Travis - I Told You So, by www.GuitarTutee.comOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Mar 31
By rss@youtube.com (guitartutee) Author: guitartutee Keywords: Carrie Underwood Randy Travis Guitar Tutorial Song Acoustic Live Lyrics Chords Tabs Cover Videoke How To Play Added: March 31, 2009
15 best selling AI alumni
Original at OH NO!!
• Fri, Mar 20
2. Carrie Underwood, 9,408,000. The Season 4 winner is the only Idol contestant who has won (or even been nominated for) a Grammy as Best New Artist. Underwood has won a total of four Grammys, more than any other Idol contestant. She has also sold more albums than any other country singer in Idol...
Review: Matt Giraud's Performance of "So Small" by Carrie Underwood
Original at Associated Content
• Wed, Mar 18
Tuesday's performances on American Idol saw Matt Giraud do Carrie Underwood's hit single "So Small". Matt is quite the performer and pulled out all the stops to make a good impression on the judges and I am sure he hopes America as well. ... High praise for Matt Giraud on American Idol WZZM
How To: Before He Cheats
Original at vids.myspace.com
• Wed, Mar 18
Carrie Underwood video. I love this one. She sure shows how to get a guy who cheats!!!! I love it. If you're a gal, you will too. If you're a guy ... vids.myspace.com
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 02/22/09
Original at mjsbigblog
• Sun, Feb 22
By mj Carrie Underwood Arrives for the Oscars Arriving in Los Angeles just ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, Carrie Underwood was spotted landing at LAX Airport on Saturday night (February 21). Possible) American Idol Nick Mitchell speaks!
American Idol Rewind Takes A Look At Season 4
Original at Reality TV Magazine
• Sun, Feb 15
By Joe Reality The fourth season of American Idol still ranks as one of the best if not the best season ever of the show. American Idol 4 also produced one of the biggest stars to ever appear on the show in the form of country superstar Carrie Underwood. Now, Idol fans can relive America Idol 4 on American Idol R...
Podcast: David Cook and David Archuleta - The American Idol Experience Grand Opening - VIDEOOriginal at mjsbigblog
• Thu, Feb 12
By mj Both Davids were interviewed by Ryan Seacrest, broadcasting his KISS FM radio show live this morning from Disney World. David Cook will play with his band at the Grand Opening celebration tonight, and there are plans for a duet–with Carrie Underwood! Good stuff.
Podcast: Grammy Wrap Up - Jordin Sparks
Original at mjsbigblog
• Mon, Feb 9
By mj Right now, she’s in LA writing and recording her next album, but in a few days she’ll be heading to Orlando to hang out with other Idols like David Cook, Carrie Underwood and David Archuleta for the pre-opening of the American Idol Attraction at Walt Disney World on Thursday.
Opinion: The Grammy Awards: Or How Carrie Underwood's Voice and MIA's Belly ...
Original at New York Observer
• Mon, Feb 9
Carrie Underwood? Really, we were surprised, too. But Ms. Underwood's performance of her Best Female Country Vocal-winning "Last Name", a salacious number about a potential one-night stand that turns into a quickie Vegas wedding, was unbelievable. ...
Podcast: Grammy Update: Jennifer Hudson to Sing “You Pull Me Through”, Carrie Underwood “Last Name”
Original at mjsbigblog
• Thu, Feb 5
By mj And on Friday, she’ll sing at the Grammy Musicares benefit to honor Neil Diamond, along with Coldplay, the Jonas Brothers and the Foo Fighters. Ryan Seacrest - Carrie Underwood, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson
Opinion: Idol Headlines 1/06/09
Original at mjsbigblog
• Tue, Jan 6
By mj Carrie on the People’s Choice Carrie Underwood will perform at the People’s Choice Awards Wednesday. American Idol Scam Alert American Idol Citrus Park Mall Hosting An ‘American Idol’ Photo Op American Idol Exec ‘Surprised at Kara DioGuardi Choice March: MTV Pop Dirt
Album Review: Brad Paisley - “Play” (The Guitar Album)
Original at the9513.com
• Fri, Nov 21
By Ben Cisneros Only in a strange world where Carrie Underwood’s rock-opera howling would win her the CMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year award, where Brad Paisley’s tinny tone and pre-fab vocal interpretation would qualify him as country music’s finest male vocalist, and where Kenny Chesney’s pseudo...
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 11/12/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• Wed, Nov 12
By mj TV Guide Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley Get Ready To Host The CMA’s! Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood Earn Two People’s Choice Nominations CMT Nashville Gab Carrie Underwood excited, nervous on co-hosting CMA Awards CMAs: Random Notes From Nashville
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 11/09/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• Sun, Nov 9
By mj Underwood’s ‘Ride’ powers through Glendale Five country music power players — two recording artists, a label chief, a manager and the head of the Country Music Association — gathered at the CMA building last week to discuss the state of country music’s union. People
Opinion: Brad Paisley and Kimberley Williams-Paisley Expecting Second BabyOriginal at the9513.com
• Wed, Oct 15
By Brody Vercher Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley are expecting their second child. If the American Music Awards remind us of anything, it’s that the CMAs and ACMs could always be worse. Here’s the 2008 AMA nominees in the country category: Favorite Male Artist Garth Brooks Kenny Chesney Brad P...
Opinion: Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley Score CMA Awards Hosting DutiesOriginal at the9513.com
• Thu, Oct 2
By Brody Vercher Aside from their planned performances for the 42nd Annul CMA Awards, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be responsible for hosting duties. Good choice, or not? Sound off in the comments. (via Country Aircheck newsletter) Disney launched a new Nashville-based sister imprint to Lyri...
Fiction: After the Break Part 1
Original at jailynn24 (Livejournal)
• Fri, Jun 13
By jailynn24 The song is “Some Hearts” by Carrie Underwood. Rating: PG. Summary: Some spoilers done my way. Five events in Ashlee’s life. Author’s Notes: This is based on some of the “sucky summer previews” we got. I took what the writers gave us ...
Carrie Underwood brings tour to Cajundome
Original at The Daily Advertiser
• Fri, Jun 13
LA - A recent inductee into the Grand Ole Opry, Underwood was named Top Female Vocalist at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards for the second straight time. ...
Podcast: Ramiele Malubay — “Alone” — American Idol 7 Top 10 — Video MP3
Original at rickey.org
• Tue, Mar 25
By Rickey more…) Filipino-American Ramiele Malubay performs “Alone” by Carrie Underwood on American Idol Top 10 I was so scared. I think the song was too big for her. It was not good. Simon Cowell said Ramiele was safe, but singing first spells trouble always. Comparison: “Alone” by Carrie Underwood S...
Carrie Underwood on Cover of Shape Magazine
Original at Idol Stalker
• Sat, Jan 5
By Jeanne American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood, is on the cover of the February 2008 issue of Shape magazine! She looks great and talked to the magazine about how she got fit and her secrets for maintaining her figure. On health: “I was heavier. Still, there’s nothing worse than going online and re...
Happy Birthday Chris Daughtry
Original at American IDOL
• Wed, Dec 26
While thousands of Chris Daughtry fans were heartbroken when he reached the end of the "Idol" road, they have to be nothing but pleased with his post-Idol career thus far. He busted on to the AI scene as one of the first big rock stars the show has seen. While Simon might have been skeptical at fi...
Carrie Underwood's Weight-Loss Secret
Original at The Insider Online
• Wed, Dec 5
Country cutie CARRIE UNDERWOOD has glammed up some since winning the "American Idol" title two years ago. The Grammy Award-winning singer reveals her secrets in the new issue of Glamour magazine, on newsstands Dec. 11. ...
Opinion: ONE-ON-ONE with Steve Smith
Original at CharlotteObserver.com
• Tue, Sep 18
Their best player considers "The Notebook" one of the four best movies he's seen, and the CD he last bought is by Carrie Underwood. TOM: Why Carrie "In a midnight talk, in a morning kiss, when I'm in your arms, that's where it is" Underwood? You like country? SMITH: No. TOM: Favorite TV show?
CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock
Original at Usmagazine.com
• Wed, Jul 18
By Allison Corneau Us Musts: CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock. Think of it as a twangy American Idol reunion as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler all perform in this special (taped in Nashville)....
Podcast: Carrie Underwood
Original at a1135.g.akamai.net
• Fri, May 27
American Idol winner Carrie Underwood on The Zoo on 5.26.05
Opinion: American Idol - Episode 424 - 2000-2005
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Apr 26
By Scott Pepper The American Idol producers are clearly running out of ideas for weekly themes, as tonight's was simply any track from the past five years. One would have thought that with such a broad array of choices, the contestants would have picked better songs than they ended up with.1. Carrie Underwo...