I'm a fan (and you should be too) because... Where would country be if Carrie hadn't come along? The country music industry had been missing some sell out shows, countless number ones, and one amazing women who can belt it out like theres no tomorrow before the fabulous Carrie Underwood came upon fame in season 4 of American Idol. Carrie Underwood remains a positive romodel to girls of all ages and has a wholesome image that a mojority of hollywood celebs do not have. Carrie's music is the soundtrack to my life (minus Before He Cheats and Last Name) although they're great songs! 
Oops, she's done it again!! :) haha!
If you don't own Carnival Ride you are missing out and thats for sure!!! Carnival Ride is a great follow up album from Some Hearts! However I do think Some Hearts is just a teeney tiny bit better, but hey, they both are great (and are both platnum albums:))!!!! I LOVE LOVE THE SONG TWISTED FLAT ON THE FLOOR AND GET OUT OF THIS TOWN AND CRAZY DREAMS AND YOU WONT FIND THIS!!! Carrie Underwood is a great role model and the world could sure use more people like her!
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