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KNUE 'Artist Spotlight' of the Week — Carrie Underwood [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:45:15 +0000

Carrie Underwood has come a long way since winning ‘American Idol.’ But aren’t we glad country music has her? Her voice is so pure, strong and unbelievable, just like her. They say good things happen to good people — that describes Carrie. After winning Season 5 of Idol, it didn’t take long for Carrie to [...]

Country Stars We Want to See at the Judge's Table on 'American Idol'

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:05:24 +0000

It has been reported that American Idol will more than likely cut ties with all four judges after the end of this season. The show has lost the spark that kept so many people locked in for 12 years. And throughout those years, it seems the country music genre has had the most success with [...]

Carrie Underwood Celebrates Five Years as an Opry Member

Christina Vinson — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:18 +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.

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 — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:39:19 +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 [...]

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.

KNUE 'Artist Spotlight' of The Week – Hunter Hayes [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:40 +0000

Hunter Hayes is my choice for this weeks KNUE ‘Artist Spotlight.’ Not only is he the most talented 21 year old, he is darn cute! I’m sure his label, Atlantic Records, rejoices everyday that they snagged this talented young man. Born and raised in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Hunter began his musical career at the [...]

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 [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:01:53 +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 [...]

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 14:07:46 +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 [...]

Miranda Lambert Wants to Record With Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood

Christina Vinson — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:48:03 +0000

While many fans would assume that country music's leading ladies would be fiercely competitive with one another, Miranda Lambert recently dismissed those assumptions, saying she would really appreciate collaborating musically with fellow blonde starlets Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

Performers We Want to See at Next Year's Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:35:47 +0000

Sunday night, Beyonce dominated Super Bowl XLVII with a killer half time performance. She joins the likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Janet Jackson and many more as one of the biggest stars to get to perform on the Super Bowl stage. However, the last time a country music artist played at the Super Bowl was at Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994. So next year will be 20 years since a country music star has rocked the stage. We think it's time to see country music shine again on that Super Bowl stage. Here are some artists we think would blow the nation away.

Carrie Underwood's 'Two Black Cadillacs' Video Inspired by Stephen King

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:04:25 +0000

Avid readers of Stephen King’s thriller novels may find the plot twist of Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ strikingly familiar. The country music superstar used the famous novelist’s classic ‘Christine’ as muse for her eery new video, which is being praised as her most visually stunning video to date. “I really don’t know why I’ve [...]

Carrie Underwood Thinks Keith Urban Is the Perfect Fit for 'American Idol'

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:41:14 +0000

Keith Urban is the perfect representative for country music on 'American Idol,' according to Carrie Underwood. Of course Underwood's opinion matters, since she is one of the most successful 'Idol' alums in the show's storied history.

Carrie Underwood Stars As Maria Von Trapp In Live Production Of 'Sound of Music' In 2013 [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:00:36 +0000

The Sound of Music is a beloved musical that is loved by many. Now NBC is bringing the show to TV in 2013.. And it gets better, Carrie Underwood will star as Maria Von Trapp, the role originally played by Julie Andrews. I’m such a Broadway show fan, I can hardly wait! The show will [...]

Carrie Underwood Insists Nashville Isn't as Scandalous as the Show Lets On

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:12:54 +0000

'Nashville' has given some much-deserved press to Music City since its premiere earlier this year, but Carrie Underwood insists that the drama in the tension-filled plot lines of the new ABC series are not really an accurate representation of the country music industry.

Carrie Underwood Wins Favorite Country Album at 2012 American Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:13:37 +0000

Carrie Underwood picked up the 2012 American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for 'Blown Away' on Sunday (Nov. 18) during a televised live broadcast. The win marked Underwood's seventh AMA of her career, and the fourth time she has won this particular award. Know what that means? Every single one of Underwood's records have been named Favorite Country Album at the AMAs. That's quite an impressive stat, isn't it?

Carrie Underwood Donates Proceeds From Atlantic City Show to Hurricane Sandy Victims

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:30:47 +0000

Carrie Underwood has such a huge and generous heart. The singer performed at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. on Friday (Nov. 10) and announced that she would be donating all profits and proceeds from the evening’s show to victims of Hurricane Sandy. The superstorm battered the famous New Jersey coastline, as well as a [...]

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 [...]