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

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:47:21 +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 Saturday night (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 Not Ready for Kids Yet

Christina Vinson — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:55:22 +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 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 to Replace Faith Hill as 'Sunday Night Football' Opener?

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:44:55 +0000

Pieces seem to be falling into place to have Carrie Underwood participate in the opening theme for NBC's 'Sunday Night Football.' The singer has promised to make a big announcement on Tuesday, just as NBC Sports is said to be making a major announcement regarding a talent addition to the broadcast at 4PM ET.

Carrie Underwood Is 'Out in Left Field' Says Tennessee Ag-Gag Bill Sponsor

Christina Vinson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:45:05 +0000

Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt has said he's on the same side as country star Carrie Underwood, but he has stated that he will not back down from his earlier heated comments, which advised the 'Blown Away' singer to stick with singing instead of lawmaking. Underwood expressed her disapproval of the Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act, known as the Ag-Gag Bill.

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.

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

Billy Dukes — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:19:54 +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 to Premiere New Single, 'See You Again,' on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:30:13 +0000

Carrie Underwood will once again return to the place where it all began. The singer, who is celebrating the whopping 17th No. 1 single of her storybook career with ‘Two Black Cadillacs,’ will hit the ‘American Idol’ stage for the results episode on Thursday, April 4. She will perform her brand new single ‘See You [...]

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 Strips Down for Intimate Songwriters Session at CRS

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:40:03 +0000

Carrie Underwood was in rare form on Wednesday night (Feb. 27), stripped down for a bare bones and relaxed version of not only her hit songs, but herself -- just Carrie. The superstar traded designer gowns for a more casual black pants, light jacket look to join top country songwriters Luke Laird, Hillary Lindsey and Josh Kear for a swap of songs, performed acoustically on a small Nashville stage in front of an intimate Country Radio Seminar (CRS) audience.

Hunter Hayes Intros Carrie Underwood's Impressive 2013 Grammys Double Performance

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:19:19 +0000

Carrie Underwood sang snippets of both ‘Blown Away’ and ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ at the 2013 Grammy Awards — ultimately delivering one of the most impressive vocal performances of the night. Rising star Hunter Hayes introduced his tourmate by singing a piece of his hit ‘Wanted’ before Underwood presented a stripped-down acoustic version of ‘Blown Away,’ [...]

Carrie Underwood Walks Grammys Red Carpet in $31 Million Diamond Necklace

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:14:46 +0000

You don't need many accessories when you're wearing a $31 million necklace. Aside from her wedding ring and a stunning black Roberto Cavalli gown (plus a few intimates, we suspect), that's all Carrie Underwood had on as she walked the red carpet on Sunday night (Feb. 10) at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Most Anticipated 2013 Grammys Performance? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:46:07 +0000

Country music promises to set the tone for the 2013 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 10), as Taylor Swift will be the first artist to take the stage. Swift kicks off the 8PM CBS broadcast, but -- like so many of the other performances -- what she'll sing is still a mystery.

Carrie Underwood Expands on Acceptance of Gay Marriage in Allure Cover Issue

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:30:03 +0000

Carrie Underwood first turned heads with pro-gay marriage remarks last year, suffering a minor backlash from protestors who questioned the singer's devout Christian lifestyle. In her most recent cover interview for Allure magazine, the 'Two Black Cadillacs' singer revisits her previous remarks, calling out those who find it necessary to belittle her based on her personal belief system.

End of NHL Lockout Bittersweet for Carrie Underwood

Billy Dukes — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:00:18 +0000

At least one person is saddened by the end of the NHL lockout. When games resume later this month, Carrie Underwood will lose her favorite traveling companion. The labor dispute provided extra time for the singer and her husband Mike Fisher to vacation and just be man and wife -- a luxury not afforded to them often. Upon hearing the news, Underwood took to Twitter to bemoan the NHL season's start (in good fun of course).

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 Falls Ill, Donates Proceeds From Attempted Concert

Megan Pacella — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:30:55 +0000

Being on the road all the time certainly can take a toll on one's voice -- especially for country stars who really like to belt it out at every tour stop. After losing her voice on her 2012 Blown Away Tour recently, the ever-generous Carrie Underwood plans to donate the proceeds of her Des Moines concert to charity.

Carrie Underwood and Jimmy Fallon Turn Rap Hits Into Funny Country Songs

Megan Pacella — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:00:22 +0000

What happens when you put Carrie Underwood and Jimmy Fallon together? Apparently, you get the country duo Jim Carrie. Not to be confused with Jim Carrey -- actor of comedy fame -- Jim Carrie sings country music versions of popular rap songs. And they wear ridiculous outfits, too.

Carrie Underwood Extends Blown Away Tour Into 2013

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:00:03 +0000

Carrie Underwood will still be ‘Blown Away’ next year. The singer has extended her successful global Blown Away Tour into 2013, adding another 40 North American dates to the itinerary. The new year’s shows will kick off on Feb. 13 in Colorado Springs. Underwood’s 2013 leg will wrap on May 18 in Canada, specifically in [...]

Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood + More to Be Highlighted on 'All Access Nashville'

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:00:09 +0000

Katie Couric will get up close and personal with country music’s leading ladies this Friday in a special ‘All Access Nashville’ episode of ’20/20.’ The host will sit down with Taylor Swift at the famed Country Music Hall of Fame, and will even get a chance to enter the ‘Begin Again’ hitmaker’s home, where Swift [...]