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An 80′s Lady From The 40′s This Day in Country Music – May 15th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:05:11 +0000

1942 – K.T. Oslin is born in Crossett, Arkansas. Songs such as “80′s Ladies,” “Hold Me” and “Come Next Monday” make her a voice for serious women’s issues in the 20th century’s final two decades. 2007 – Carrie Underwood wins three times in the CBS telecast of the 42nd annual Academy of Country Music [...]

Carrie Underwood Admits Her Flaws, Swears She's Not a Sociopath in Marie Claire Cover Issue

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:55:35 +0000

Carrie Underwood's celebrity status makes her seem almost untouchable, but she's not afraid to admit that, just like every other human being, she has flaws. The singer recently opened up in the cover issue of Marie Claire and explained just exactly what her idiosyncrasies are -- and why they don't make her a sociopath.

Carrie Welcomed Into The Opry This Day in Country Music – May 10th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:03:45 +0000

2008 – Carrie Underwood is inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, introduced by Garth Brooks. She performs “Last Name,” “All-American Girl” and “Jesus, Take The Wheel,” the latter with backing vocals by Vince Gill. 2007 – Sugarland’s “Everyday America” video makes its debut on CMT. 2005 – Capitol releases Dierks Bentley’s “Modern Day [...]

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 — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:39:19 +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 [...]

Taylor Gets Mean This Day in Country Music – May 6th [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:23:03 +0000

2011 – Taylor Swift’s “Mean” video has its world premiere on CMT. 2007 – Kenny Chesney and Brooks & Dunn wrap the two-day Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, for an audience of 30,000. Also playing: Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Pat Green and Sugarland. 2006 – [...]

Finally, We Welcome The Pride of The Grand Ole Opry This Day in Country Music – May 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:07:54 +0000

1993 – Charley Pride joins the Grand Ole Opry. 2012 – Arista releases the Carrie Underwood album “Blown Away”. 2010 – Rascal Flatts sings the national anthem before the Kentucky Derby at Louisville’s Churchill Downs. Little Big Town, Smokey Robinson and Terry Bradshaw attend the race, won by Super Saver. 2008 – George [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:30:01 +0000

People magazine has issued a preview of its upcoming 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 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 [...]

Award Winning Automotive Destruction This Day in Country Music – April 16th (video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:44:27 +0000

2007 – Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” video swipes three trophies at the CMT Music Awards, held at Belmont University’s Curb Events Center in Nashville. Among other victors are Jack Ingram, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Sugarland and Kenny Chesney. 2012 – Capitol releases Little Big Town’s “Pontoon” to radio. 2010 – Alan Jackson is [...]

Carrie Underwood Hits The Big Screen This Day in Country Music – April 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:03:43 +0000

2011 – Carrie Underwood makes her movie acting debut, playing a church counselor for a youth group as Tristar’s “Soul Surfer” reaches theaters. 2006 – Rascal Flatts starts a four-week stay at #1 in Billboard with “What Hurts The Most”. 2004 – Baseball’s San Diego Padres play their first game at the new Petco [...]

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.

Idol Hits A Home Run This Day in Country Music – March 18th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:56:05 +0000

2009 – Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis duet on “I Told You So” …and Brad Paisley sings “Then” from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles during FOX-TV’s “American Idol”. 2006 – Kenny Chesney begins a three-week ride at #1 in Billboard with “Living In Fast Forward,” written by David Lee Murphy. 2003 – The [...]

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 [...]

Kree Harrison Sings 'Crying' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:25:46 +0000

Kree Harrison continued her effortless dominance of Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ on Wednesday night (March 13), performing the Roy Orbison classic ‘Crying’ to the universal, effusive praise of the judges.The theme on Wednesday required the final ten contestants to sing a song that a previous winner had performed on the show, and she chose [...]

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.

Back To Back Gilley This Day in Country Music – March 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:57:35 +0000

1936 – Mickey Gilley born in Natchez, Mississippi. A piano-playing cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis and Rev. Jimmy Swaggart, he becomes a ballad singer during the Urban Cowboy era, in which his club, Gilley’s, plays a central role. 2011 – RCA releases the Sara Evans album “Stronger”. 2007 – Carrie Underwood sings “Wasted” during [...]

The Red Headed Stranger Arrives in Austin This Day in Country Music – February 19th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:00:09 +0000

1987 – Willie Nelson’s movie “Red Headed Stranger” premieres in Austin. Among those attending: Morgan Fairchild, Floyd Tillman and football coach Darrell Royal. Here is a classic performance of one of the most popular songs from that movie! 2006 – Carrie Underwood performs at halftime of the NBA All-Star Game, a 122-120 victory for the [...]

We Remember Watasha This Day in Country Music – February 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:18:23 +0000

2002 – Waylon Jennings dies at his home in Arizona, following a lengthy battle with diabetes. Branded a musical outlaw for his renegade spirit, his raw-edged style brought him into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001, just three months before his passing. 2012 – Mel Tillis receives a National Medal of Arts from [...]

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,’ [...]