Wins American Idol
Underwood wins season four of American Idol. Underwood is the first country singer to win the singing competition.
I tried to put myself in the public’s position—who would I vote for?—and I couldn’t pick one. Bo’s (Idol finalist) got an incredible career ahead of him.
Jesus Take the Wheel
Underwood releases a single from her album, Some Hearts. She says that this is the song for which she’d like to be best known for:
I would pick an important one. Not Before He Cheats or Good Girl, none of that. Something that somebody can hear and it would make them feel better or help them through an important time or a tough time in their life.
Before He Cheats
The artist releases, Before He Cheats, from, Some Hearts.
I remember at that time – because that was right after Idol – we [were] on the road, and then I get this song,” she recalled. “I [thought], ‘People are going to hate me for singing this song.’ They’re gonna be like, ‘Oh my gosh, we can’t listen to her album. She’s bad, and I can’t let my children listen to this.’ Finally I was just like, ‘You know what? I like this song. I would turn this song up on the radio, so I’m just gonna go for it.
Wasted
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Underwood wins the Grammy for Best New Artist, Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and Best Country Song for Jesus, Take The Wheel.
Thank you to God and Simon Fuller, who created American Idol.
So Small
The artist releases, So Small, from, Carnival Ride. She says the song is:
A feeling song on how people invest so much of their time and energy into things that aren’t really important. And you don’t really realize that until it’s too late. We’re all guilty of it, as I know I am, of just letting silly things get in the way. The smallest thing can almost ruin my day, and at some point, I realize, ‘Good gracious, Carrie! What are you doing?’ I have a great life, and we need to remember the things that are truly important.
All-American Girl
The artist releases, All-American Girl, from, Carnival Ride.
Years ago I got together with a voice coach briefly and I hated it, because I felt like they tried to change things that, like, would make me me, you know? There’s been a lot of growth over the past two years. I think I sound different now. I’ve gotten a lot more practice and everything’s just gotten easier. Like, notes that I could barely hit for the first album – like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is gonna kill me’ – are a piece of cake now. We’re on to new notes now that are way in the stratosphere. On All-American Girl, the high note is the highest I’ve ever hit.
Wins Grammy
Underwood wins the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song for Before He Cheats.
I’d like to thank…everbody in American Idol for bringing me to this point.
Last Name
The artist releases, Last Name, from her album, Carnival Ride.
I met a guy at an after-party and asked him his last name 3 times, but it never stuck. He got my number, we talked a few times, and I didn’t know what his last name was. I was way past the point where I should have known his last name, and if I asked him, I knew it would offend him.
Just A Dream
0 0 Rhonda Rhonda2014-11-21 17:45:092014-12-28 18:41:53Just A DreamWins People’s Choice Award
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Underwood wins the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for Last Night.
I want to thank God for giving me a voice and giving me a vehicle.
Cowboy Casanova
The artist releases, Cowboy Cassanova, from her album, Play On.
I think to every woman, this song would be telling a story about someone they know or met or has tried to pick them up in a bar. There’s definitely guys in my past, even if it was a friend’s boyfriend or something.We’re not trashing this guy; we’re just warning these other girls about him. Who knows, maybe now people can listen to this song and better identify these men. I’m helping women around the world!
Temporary Home
The artist releases, Temporary Home, from, Play On. Co-writer, Maloy:
Carrie had had this thought that, I believe, she read about in a book that life is a temporary home. I think it’s an amazing song and feel pretty proud to be a part of the writing process for a song like that. I hear so many people talk about how they were so touched by it. I had messages on my e-mail, Facebook and Twitter saying, ‘This song helped me get through something traumatic.’ I think the song is great and is a beautiful three-part story about how [everything is] OK; this is just temporary, and you’ll get through it.
Cowboy Casanova performance
Underwood performs Cowboy Casanova at the Country Music Awards from her album Play On.
Wins People’s Choice Award
Underwood wins People’s Choice Award of Favorite Country Artist.
I have to acknowledge almost falling on my way up here (the stage). I was just very excited.
Wins Grammy
Underwood and Travis wins the Grammy for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals for I Told You So.
Cosmopolitan cover
Underwood appears on the cover of the March 2010 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. She talks about how she was scared that Mike Fisher would be weird when she worked with him.
I made sure he came in with some other people. I was like, ‘what if he’s weird?
Allure cover
Underwood appears on the cover of the April 2010 issue of Allure magazine. She talks about her fiance and being happy changing her songs.
He could have put a twisty-tie on my finger and that would have worked. He is the person that I see making me happy for the rest of our lives, and he is the person I would do anything for to make him happy. I very well may be the luckiest girl in the world.
Undo It
The artist releases her song, Undo It, from her album, Play On.
I like to be sassy. I’m a smart aleck and it’s just fun to have a little sass.