Carrie Underwood Blows Away Audience at Billboard Music Awards
Blond beauty Carrie Underwood performed the title track to her chart-topping new album, Blown Away, live at last night's Billboard Music Awards.
Showing off her unmistakably powerful pipes (and other attributes), Carrie commanded the stage with what she calls one of the darkest songs she's ever written.
Dark or not, it was a terrific effort, don't you agree?
At the event, Carrie talked to reporters about Robin Gibb, who died earlier in the day, and how she used to listen to the late Bee Gees singer as a kid.
"My parents both listened to the Bee Gees quite a bit when I was little, so I was definitely exposed to them at an early age," she said.
"They just had a sound that was all their own, obviously, [it was] never duplicated," she added. "They were very influential on music in general."
"It's very sad to hear about any loss. There have been a lot of legends lost this year, so it's always sad to see it happen, but they are paying a couple of tributes here, and I know that they'll be classy and respectful and allow us all to remember them."
The most notable: John Legend and Jordin Sparks' tribute to Whitney.
Before You Freak: Jimmy Kimmel, Carrie Underwood Duet on New Hit Single
Didn't see this one coming. Carrie Underwood duets with Jimmy Kimmel on "Before You Freak," a follow-up of sorts to the cutie's hit "Before He Cheats."
The message: Check the plates before you smash a dude's truck. Some of them sure do look alike, especially in crowded parking lots. At night. Tipsy.
In the clip, Kimmel, proudly sporting a hot fanny pack, is seen leaving a karaoke bar and heading to his truck, only to find Carrie annihilating his ride.
"Some crazy girl I never met before is taking a bat to my 4x4," the talk show host sings. "My boyfriend's being a total schmuck," Underwood retorts.
Only problem is, "That's not his truck," clarifies JK, adding: "The next time you should think before you freak." Words to live by ... if it's not too late.
Underwood's subsequent apology isn't enough for Kimmel, who also lost a Hello Kitty toy, Al Gore bobblehead and a poster of James Van Der Beek.
Some wounds may never heal.
Carrie Underwood Announces Tour Dates, Looks Absurdly Hot in Glamour
It's a great time to be a fan of Carrie Underwood.
The season four American Idol champion released her fourth studio album today, while also announcing a number of upcoming tour dates AND looking ridiculously hot in the pages of the latest Glamour. To wit:
Yeah.
Once you eventually remove your eyes from those pics, and the drool from your keyboard, read on to find out when Carrie will be coming to a city near you, and check out her performance below of "Good Girl" on The Late Show with David Letterman:
Carrie Underwood Leads CMT Music Award Nominations
The CMT Music Awards announced its nominations this morning, and Carrie Underwood led the way with five nominations.
Video of the Year
Jason Aldean -- "Dirt Road Anthem"
Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter -- "You and Tequila"
Toby Keith -- "Red Solo Cup"
Lady Antebellum -- "We Owned the Night"
Miranda Lambert -- "Over You"
Brad Paisley With Carrie Underwood -- "Remind Me"
Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield -- "Easy"
Blake Shelton -- "God Gave Me You"
Taylor Swift Featuring the Civil Wars -- "Safe & Sound"
Carrie Underwood -- "Good Girl"
Male Video of the Year
Jason Aldean -- "Dirt Road Anthem"
Luke Bryan -- "I Don't Want This Night to End"
Eric Church -- "Drink in My Hand"
Toby Keith -- "Red Solo Cup"
Blake Shelton -- "God Gave Me You"
Keith Urban -- "Long Hot Summer"
Female Video of the Year
Sara Evans -- "My Heart Can't Tell You No"
Miranda Lambert -- "Over You"
Martina McBride -- "I'm Gonna Love You Through It"
Kellie Pickler -- "Tough"
Taylor Swift -- "Ours"
Carrie Underwood -- "Good Girl"
Carrie Underwood Speaks on New Album, Being a "Good Girl"
As Carrie Underwood sung about at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards, she can relate to being a "Good Girl." Can't all women, the American Idol champion says in the latest issue of Vegas?
The first single off Carrie's upcoming album is "about that girl that you know or you have been - I know and I have been this girl before - and she’s got stars in her eyes and the guy isn’t good enough for her and doing Lord knows what behind her back, and she thinks the world of him," Underwood tells the magazine, adding:
"Love is blind, right? So she doesn’t see him for what he is. And I’m the one trying to talk some sense into her."
The star's fourth studio CD will be released on May 1 and Underwood is preparing her fans for a change.
"I’ve always been known for power ballads, and there’s not really that at all in the album. I honestly think it’s just because the album kind of makes itself. We’ll look at the end and think what could we use more of, but it is what it is... I have one song that’s so beautiful and so moving but it’s so quiet. It’s a story, and you really listen to it - I’m not trying to impress people with what I can do. I’ve done enough by now that I don’t have to sing to the moon with every single song.”
Yes, she most certainly has. We can't wait to hear more!
Carrie Underwood Rocks the House at ACM Awards
Carrie Underwood kicked off Sunday night's Academy of Country Music Awards with a big blast of rock 'n' roll, showing her vocal chops in belting out "Good Girl."
Her sexy black and magenta mini-dress was a nice touch too.
To those looking for a lot of traditional twang out of the country gala, Carrie's song was something of a warning shot ... this is 21st century country music.
The ACMs are very much a celebration of what the genre has become, with arena rockers (Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean) and a wave of 20-something upstarts incorporating different sounds into the genre (Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum).
See what you think of Carrie's performance below:
ACM Awards Fashion Face-Off: Taylor Swift vs. Carrie Underwood
We really need your help, readers.
Two of THG's all-tie favorites walked the red carpet at last night's Academy of Country Music Awards, with both Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood striking beautiful poses on the red carpet.
Each would then go on to have huge evenings, with Underwood opening the ceremony (via a rendition of "Good Girl") and Swift taking home Entertainer of the Year AND receiving an award from First Lady Michelle Obama. Not shabby.
With all that in mind, there really is no wrong response to the following Fashion Face-Off. Still, one is needed. Compare, contrast and vote now:
Carrie Underwood Releases Music Video for "Good Girl"
Ready to meet book smart Carrie Underwood? Floral Carrie Underwood? Hot pants Carrie Underwood? Shimmering Carrie Underwood? Edgy Carrie Underwood?
This former American Idol champion and perennial THG favorite has released the official music video for "Good Girl," the lead track off her upcoming album ("Blown Away," due to dominate the charts on May 1). In it, the blonde beauty channels a number of looks and personalities as she offers up advice for all the good girls out there.
It's a fun video for a catchy single and it's available to watch right here and now:
Happy 29th Birthday, Carrie Underwood!
Carrie Underwood, the beautiful pride of Checotah, Okla., and one of the most successful American Idol contestants in history, hits the age of 29 today.
Her four studio albums have sold more than 15 million copies in the U.S., already placing Underwood among country's all-time greats before the age of 30.
The natural beauty is the first-ever female artist to win back-to-back Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards for Entertainer of the Year (2009-2010).
Carrie is married to NHL player Mike Fisher. One lucky guy.
Happy birthday, Carrie!
Also celebrating birthdays on this lovely 10th of March: Olivia Wilde (28), Robin Thicke (35), Jon Hamm (41), Timbaland (41), Sharon Stone (54), and Chuck Norris (72).
Carrie Underwood "Blown Away" Album Cover: First Look!
American Idol winner and country star Carrie Underwood looks positively stunning as she puts her best foot forward for her forthcoming Blown Away album cover.
We mean that sort of literally in this case!
The 28-year-old Oklahoma native shows off her toned, tanned legs in a high-slit ombre gown and heels on the cover for the new album, available May 1.
Safe to say she's in pretty good shape these days:
