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Carrie Underwood to Take Part in CMA Songwriter Series in Boston

Megan Pacella — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Every year, the CMA Songwriters Series travels to select cities to showcase the best troubadours in country music. This year, the program will include country music darling Carrie Underwood, who will get to make her first-ever appearance at the event in Boston on July 31. Underwood and other presenters will take turns giving raw performances of their most popular songs, and telling the stories that lie behind their hits.

Carrie Underwood Hopes to Change Britain's Opinion of Country Music

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:45:23 +0000

Carrie Underwood is on a crusade. The ‘Good Girl’ singer, who made some waves in the press with her comments on marriage equality, which were both supported and chastised, plans to change the way country music is perceived in the U.K. She is also trying to help make the genre popular in the region. If anyone is up for the challenge of bringing country music into the spotlight across the pond, it’s Carried Underwood.

Daily Roundup: Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood + More

Billy Dukes — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:37:36 +0000

Scotty McCreery released his new music video today. ‘Water Tower Town’ shows clips of the singer performing, as well as shots of his hometown of Garner, N.C. Watch it by clicking the top story in the Daily Roundup below. Carrie Underwood also makes the top of the list of the best country music news stories, as does a feature on country music mug shots.

Carrie Underwood Defends Her Stance on Gay Marriage, Says She's 'Pro Loving People'

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:00:22 +0000

“I really haven’t looked at anything,” Carrie Underwood admits to ‘BBC Breakfast‘ of the backlash which resulted from her coming out in support of gay marriage. “I learned a long time ago that you cannot live your life for other people. You have to run your own race and do what you do and love what you do.”

Jana Kramer Was Intimidated by Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride When She Started Music

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:00:23 +0000

Jana Kramer is just now making herself known on the country music scene, but the 28-year-old actress — known for her work on ‘One Tree Hill’ — says that music was always something that filled her heart. “I grew up in a very musical family, so I started singing at a really young age,” Kramer [...]

Carrie Underwood Dishes on First Kiss With Mike Fisher

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:39:21 +0000

For the first part of her relationship with now-husband Mike Fisher, Carrie Underwood had to deal with dating someone not only in a different town but a different country. But then again, it’s not like Underwood was just sitting around at home waiting for the phone to ring. She was in the midst of her own whirlwind of fame, touring around the world and cranking out hit after hit.

Daily Roundup: Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert + More

Billy Dukes — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:40:48 +0000

Earlier this week, Carrie Underwood came out as a supporter of gay marriage. It looks like she wasn’t the first country superstar to do so. Over the past decade or longer, a number of the genres biggest names — men and women — gave a thumbs up to marriage equality. Find out who is willing to stand alongside Underwood, and listen to a new song from Miranda Lambert and RaeLynn in the Daily Roundup below.

Carrie Underwood, 'Blown Away' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:40:19 +0000

‘Blown Away’ is the signature song on Carrie Underwood‘s new album of the same name. It’s the dangerous storm cloud that looms over the other tracks on a surprisingly dark project. Is this really the same woman who cut ‘All-American Girl?’ This is what critics are talking about when they hammer the importance of subtly reinventing one’s self with each new album. The singer has built to this point over three previous albums.

Carrie Underwood Supports Gay Marriage

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:00:11 +0000

Country superstar Carrie Underwood has spoken up in support of gay marriage. During a lengthy interview with British newspaper the Independent, Underwood admits she and husband Mike Fisher attend a gay-friendly church in Nashville, and that she believes two people who love each other should be able to do so without scrutiny.

Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery + More Step Up to the Plate for City of Hope Softball Challenge

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:26:16 +0000

Greer Stadium was the place to be Saturday morning (June 9) if you were in Nashville for the 2012 CMA Music Festival. Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Vince Gill, Brantley Gilbert, David Nail, James Otto, RaeLynn, Chuck Wicks, Greg Bates, Whitney Duncan, the LoCash Cowboys and Bucky Covington were just a few of the stars on hand to play in the 22nd Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge, which raised funds for cancer research.

Carrie Underwood's 'Good Girl' Wins Video of the Year at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:57:13 +0000

Right after performing ‘Good Girl,’ the gilded goddess Carrie Underwood returned to the stage to pick up her award for Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 6). Country legend Alan Jackson, who revealed that he has made 54 music videos over the course of his career and pointed out the importance of the medium, presented Underwood with her buckle for the biggest award of the evening.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood's 'Remind Me' Wins 2012 CMT Music Award for Collaborative Video of the Year

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:38:05 +0000

When two of your favorite artists come together, the result is that the sum of their collaboration is greater than the individual parts. That’s what Jake Owen said when he took the stage with ‘Twilight’ star Kristen Greene to present the 2012 CMT Music Award for Best Collaborative Video of the Year.

Carrie Underwood, Eric Church + More Rehearse for 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:30:35 +0000

The 2012 CMT Music Awards are a collection of both superstars and hot, new country talent. This week, stars like Carrie Underwood and Eric Church have been rehearsing their performances, while newcomers like Kip Moore, Jana Kramer and the FARM look to take the stage for the very first time. Scroll through these photos of artists preparing for Wednesday’s (June 6) CMT broadcast.

Carrie Underwood, Steven Tyler Duet Rumored for New Aerosmith Album

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:30:34 +0000

Are Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler dueting on the new Aerosmith record? That’s the rumor. Mjsbigblog reports that an in-the-know fan broke the news that the singers may be working together. Underwood and Tyler, who are connected via their history with ‘American Idol’ — with her being Season 4′s winner and he being a judge [...]

Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood + More to Go to Bat for Annual City of Hope Softball Challenge

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:00:04 +0000

One of the most anticipated events held during the 2012 CMA Music Festival is the annual City of Hope Softball Challenge, which brings country music’s biggest stars to the baseball field for a great cause. This year, Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood, LoCash Cowboys, Lauren Alaina, Brantley Gilbert, Vince Gill, Chuck Wicks, David Nail, James Otto, Jeffrey Steele and many more have signed on for the big game, set for Saturday, June 9.

Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' Tops Country Albums Chart for Fourth Straight Week

Megan Pacella — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:30:30 +0000

We don’t know about you, but we’re definitely ‘blown away’ by Carrie Underwood‘s most recent album (yeah, we know that’s a bad joke). On a more serious note, though, Underwood’s latest album has topped Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart for four consecutive weeks. ‘Blown Away’ is the first album since 2010 to debut at No. 1 and hold that slot for so many weeks in a row.

Carrie Underwood to Appear on 'Dateline' Anniversary Special Tonight

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:39 +0000

Carrie Underwood is dominating the landscape right now, especially in the mainstream media. The ‘Blown Away’ singer, whose new album of the same name topped the Billboard chart for two weeks in a row, will be featured in the forthcoming 20th anniversary ‘Dateline’ special, which airs tonight (May 22) at 10PM ET on NBC. Make a note of it!

2012 CMT Music Awards Performers Include Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley + More

Megan Pacella — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:57 +0000

Finally, the star-studded CMT Music Awards lineup is ready for your eyes! And from the looks of it, this year CMT could be more about the live talent than they will be about actually giving out awards. Among those set to rock Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena during the 11th annual CMT Music Awards ceremony on June [...]

Carrie Underwood Brings 'Good Girl' to the 'Dancing With the Stars' Stage

Megan Pacella — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:30:41 +0000

Carrie Underwood has really been making her rounds to promote ‘Blown Away,’ her newest album release. And while the entire album has received critical acclaim from the media, ‘Good Girl’ — the first single from the record — is her most performed song nowadays. On Tuesday night (May 15), Underwood took the soulful anthem to the stage on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ where she was accompanied by four dancers who tore up the rug.

Carrie Underwood to Go 'Dancing with the Stars' This Week

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:21 +0000

The wildly popular ‘Dancing with the Stars’ reality show is going country on Tuesday (May 15), with superstar Carrie Underwood scheduled to take the big stage to perform her latest Top 10 chart-climber, ‘Good Girl.’ A choreographed routine will accompany Underwood’s performance of the pop-country anthem.