Month: September 2009

Today is the day, Carrie’s new single ‘Cowboy Casanova’ is the hottest country hit of the year and now available on iTunes. Click HERE to get the first taste of Carrie’s new album PLAY ON due out Nov. 3rd.

Music City talent and industry elite turned out in force tonight for the Academy of Country Music’s 2nd Annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Carrie was in attendance, performing Randy Travis’ “I Told You So”. Keep your eyes peeled for photos and video from last night!

“Cowboy Casanova” Is the fastest rising chart single of Carrie’s career and the first airplay blockbuster from her Nov. 3 album release, Play On.

Superstar Carrie Underwood’s hot new smash, “Cowboy Casanova,” is not only the fastest climbing country single of her career, but also the fastest rising hit of the year at country radio, soaring to #11 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart only one week after its official airplay impact date of September 14. It’s the first single from Carrie’s anxiously awaited third album, Play On, which releases November 3, but fans can own “Cowboy Casanova” now with yesterday’s release of the digital single.

Underwood’s digital singles have consistently been fan favorites, with nine singles from her Carnival Ride and Some Hearts albums certified Gold, Platinum, or multi-Platinum.

In a review of “Cowboy Casanova” in the September 19 issue, Billboard noted that “Country PDs have been anxious to get their hands on new Carrie Underwood music,” and the magazine was right on track, with 100% of their Nielsen BDS country chart reporting stations already spinning “Cowboy Casanova” only a week after impact date. The immediate response is a testament both to Underwood and to an incredible song, as Billboard lauded, “Underwood shines on this steamy upbeat number, which she penned with Brett James and Mike Elizondo. Mark Bright’s production is taut and packs a punch in all the right places.”

A four-time GRAMMY Award winner, ACM Entertainer of the Year, and reigning, three-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist winner, Carrie is continuing work on Play On teamed with Mark Bright, who produced her Carnival Ride collection as well as seven tracks from Some Hearts.

Since the release of her debut album, Some Hearts, in 2005, Underwood has amassed more than 10 million in U.S. album sales with Some Hearts and 2007’s Carnival Ride. Along the way, she has consistently broken new ground and earlier this year became the first country artist in history and the only American Idol winner ever to achieve 10 #1 singles from their first two albums.

Music City talent and industry elite turned out in force tonight for the Academy of Country Music’s 2nd Annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Carrie was in attendance, performing Randy Travis’ “I Told You So”. Keep your eyes peeled for photos and video from last night!

Carrie, the reigning ACM Entertainer of The Year, 3-time reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of The Year and 4-time Grammy winner, was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony and concert hosted at the Muskogee Civic Center in Muskogee, OK on September 17. Carrie joins previous inductees Vince Gill, Toby Keith, Merle Haggard, Ronnie Dunn, and more who have all become members since the inception of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 1997. Underwood then performed a concert for the attendee, which included all of her hits as well as her new single, “Cowboy Casanova,” from her forthcoming album “Play On” scheduled for release November 3.

“I am so proud of where I come from,” says Underwood. “I love my hometown and I love the people of Oklahoma for all their support. I am thrilled to be a part of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame with so many distinguished honorees.”

**Pictured: Max Boydstun, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board Chair, and Underwood
**Photo Credit: 19 Entertainment
**September 17, 2009

The four-time GRAMMY Award winner, ACM Entertainer of the Year and reigning three-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist winner, Carrie Underwood, continues to play on! Making the title of her third album, ‘Play On’, the perfect fit!

The much anticipated album, ‘Play On’, will be released on Tuesday, November 3 as “Cowboy Casanova”, the album’s first single, gears up to hit radio soon! This album follows the 10 million success story of Underwood’s debut album ‘Some Hearts’ (2005) and sophomore album ‘Carnival Ride’ (2007). Carrie Underwood has consistently broken new ground and earlier this year became the first country artist in history, and the only American Idol winner ever, to achieve 10 #1 singles from their first two albums. Additionally, for ‘Play On’, Carrie has once again teamed up with producer Mark Bright, who helmed her ‘Carnival Ride’ collection as well as seven tracks from ‘Some Hearts’.

Visit Carrieunderwood.fm to hear Carrie’s first single, “Cowboy Casanova”, and for information on how to join the Carrie Underwood fan club!

Carrie recently sat down with CMT for an exclusive interview prior to the taping of her CMT Invitation Only special, airing in December. Performing in front of a very small studio audience, including some lucky members of her fan club, Carrie sang a selection of hits as well as 4 new cuts from her upcoming album, Play On, due out Nov. 3rd. Check out Carrieunderwood.fm for more information on joining Carrie’s fan club.

The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame today released several additional blocks of reserved seating for the upcoming Concert and Induction ceremony, featuring 2009 ACM Entertainer of the Year, 4-time Grammy winner and Oklahoma music icon Carrie Underwood, along with Oklahoma artists and performers Rocky Frisco and Ramona Reed.

Carrie, Frisco and Reed are the Class of 2009 Inductees into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, joining other music performers and artists including Vince Gill, Toby Keith, Merle Haggard, Wanda Jackson, Hank Thompson, The All American Rejects and David Gates.

The three will perform at the 13th Annual Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Concert Sept.17th at 7 p.m. The event is at the Muskogee Civic Center, 405 Boston Street.

Go to www.omhof.com or https://www.oklahomamusichalloffame.com to purchase tickets. Or call the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame at 918-687-0800. Ticket prices range from $39.95 to $79.95, plus handling charges.

The second annual ACM HONORS, an evening to recognize special honorees from this year’s ACM Awards will be held on September 22, 2009 in Nashville.It will be an evening of musical tribute performances and special presentations celebrating the special honorees and non-televised category winners from the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held earlier this year. Such honorees include Jerry Reed, Randy Travis, Hank Williams Jr, Merle Haggard, Harlan Howard, Dolly Parton and many more.

Reigning Country Music Association Male and Female Vocalist of the Year Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return for a second year to host “Country Music’s Biggest Night.” The 43rd Annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov.11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

After winning Female Vocalist of the Year in 2006, 2007, and 2008, Carrie is back in 2009 with two nominations for Female Vocalist and Musical Event for “I Told You So,” featuring Randy Travis. Travis picked up a second nomination for Song of the Year, for writing “I Told You So.” Travis’ version of the hit song was nominated for Single and Song of the Year in 1988. If Carrie wins the Female Vocalist trophy again, it will tie her with Martina McBride (1999, 2002-2004) and Reba McEntire (1984-1987) for most wins in this category.

Meanwhile, the first single “Cowboy Casanova” from Carrie’s Nov. 3, 2009 album Play On is rocketing up the radio charts. For a quick listen, click the player above!