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NASHVILLE – (May 19, 2008) – The newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Carrie Underwood, will return to the American Idol stage to perform on Wednesday, May 21 for the season 7 finale show fresh off her second consecutive win as Top Female Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Underwood will perform her current co-written smash hit “Last Name.”

Underwood is currently headlining her “Carnival Ride Tour” with special guest Josh Turner.

Her current album CARNIVAL RIDE, which contains the #1 co-written smash hits “So Small” and “All-American Girl” and also the co-written hit that is currently climbing the charts, “Last Name,” was certified double-platinum within 2 months of its release. Her debut album, SOME HEARTS, was recently certified 7x-Platinum, becoming the best-selling solo female country debut in RIAA history. With this certification, SOME HEARTS also surpasses all other releases as the all-time U.S. top-selling album by any American Idol contestant.

Congratulations to Carrie on winning Top Female Vocalist for the 2008 ACM Awards!

Nashville – (May 16, 2008) – Carrie Underwood is one of three female celebrities appearing in nationally-aired television commercials for Nintendo DS™ which will debut Monday, May 19.

Nintendo is making a popular color a regular part of the Nintendo DS color palette and Underwood, along with America Ferrera, will be featured in commercials for the Metallic Rose version of Nintendo DS. Metallic Rose debuted in late 2007 as part of a Nintendogs® bundle and will be available as a standalone hardware system at retailers nationwide late this month. Liv Tyler also will appear in Nintendo DS commercials that feature the two-toned Crimson/Black version.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (May 10, 2008) Reigning Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry tonight, inducted by fellow Oklahoman, Opry member Garth Brooks, before a sold-out Opry House audience.

Presenting Underwood with the Opry Member Award, Brooks said, Nothing will last as long or be more important than this award right here tonight. Congratulations.

Giving the award a kiss, Underwood beamed, This is going to have a very special place in my awards case. Her voice breaking, she continued, I want to thank everybody at the Opry for having me as part of your family because it is such a great family to be a part of. it really means everything to me. I am so blessed.

Underwood made her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 10, 2005, just two weeks after winning American Idol. Her love for the Opry started as a child as she grew up watching and listening to the show, dreaming of one day performing there and even becoming a member herself.

Since her debut nearly three years ago, Carrie has not only created many memorable Opry moments with her numerous appearances and extraordinary talents, but she has also shown us that she shares a heartfelt connection and a commitment to country music and its rich legacy, Opry Vice President and General Manger Pete Fisher said in March following Underwood’s Opry invitation.. We could not be happier to welcome Carrie into the Opry family tonight, he said this evening. We look forward to many Opry performances in the future and to all of the bright moments that her future holds.

Underwood is currently headlining her Carnival Ride Tour with Opry member Josh Turner as special guest. Her current album CARNIVAL RIDE, which contains the #1 co-written smash hits So Small and All-American Girl and the current co-written hit, Last Name, was certified double-platinum within 2 months of its release. Her debut album, SOME HEARTS, was recently certified 7x-Platinum, becoming the best-selling solo female country debut in RIAA history. With this certification, SOME HEARTS also surpasses all other releases as the all-time U.S. top-selling album by any American Idol contestant.

The induction aired live on Opry Live on GAC: Great American Country. The Opry Member Award presented to Underwood is a 14-inch bronze and oak wood replica of the Opry’s vintage microphone stand designed by renowned sculptor Bill Rains.

Underwood’s next scheduled Opry appearance is set for Tuesday, June 3, when she will join Montgomery Gentry, The Oak Ridge Boys, Luke Bryan, and more on the Opry stage on the eve of the CMA Music Festival. The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year, and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through Dec. 18. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to www.opry.com.

Carrie will be inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, May 10. You can purchase tickets at opry.com, or tune into Opry Live on GAC Saturday at 8/7c to watch!

To celebrate, MyOpry is giving you the opportunity to upload your personal congratulations video! Just record your video, create your account, and upload it for Carrie and all the world to see! Check out other videos and pictures uploaded by fans just like you, or add to the collection with your own Opry photos and clips!

Keep checking https://my.opry.com/ for more great fan-made content, special contests, and more!

Carrie’s new video for “Last Name” is now live on CMT.com!

https://www.cmt.com/videos/carrie-underwood/229738/last-name.jhtml

Grammy award winning mega-star is the latest celeb to join the a-list vitaminwater® family

Whitestone, NY (April 17, 2008) – Carrie Underwood’s hot and Glacéau vitaminwater is just about the only thing that can quench her thirst. Carrie has been a fan of vitaminwater for quite some time and incorporates it into her overall healthy lifestyle. It only makes sense that she is going public with her beverage of choice and is excited to tell the world about this healthy partnership.

Carrie joins an impressive roster of a-list vitaminwater fanatics – including 50 cent and Lebron James – in the coveted role of official partner of the brand. vitaminwater is the fastest growing beverage in the country as people everywhere are making the switch to healthier, more functional beverages.

“I have a hectic schedule and vitaminwater really helps to keep me going,” said Carrie underwood. “I like to have a lot of energy on stage, and since vitaminwater energy happens to be my favorite flavor, I’m thrilled to have my name on it.”

Carrie is co-creating a limited-edition label for vitaminwater energy which will be available in stores this summer. The label will speak to Carrie’s passion for vitaminwater and feature fun facts that people may not know about the music mega-star. vitaminwater will be on the road with Carrie’s nationwide “Carnival Ride Tour” this spring and summer. Carrie, along with numerous other a-list vitaminwater partners, will also be featured in upcoming commercials for the brand to be released this summer.

“Carrie epitomizes what vitaminwater stands for – healthy living, great personality, natural talent and lots of energy,” said Rohan Oza, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Glacéau vitaminwater. “We’re proud to be the first brand to figure out how to bottle Carrie Underwood’s energy.”

Rhapsody Users Listened To Carrie Underwood’s Some Hearts More Than Any Other Country Album In 2007

NASHVILLE, TN – April 15, 2008 – CMT, a division of MTV Networks and Rhapsody®, the digital music service from MTV Networks and RealNetworks®, Inc. (Nasdaq RNWK), congratulate country artist Carrie Underwood, winner of Rhapsody’s Most Played Country Album of 2007 award. Announced as a part of the CMT Music Awards Red Carpet show, this award acknowledges that Ms. Underwood’s 2007 release Some Hearts was listened to more times by Rhapsody users than any other country album in 2007.

“Rhapsody gives music fans unlimited access to millions of songs, so it’s always fascinating to discover which albums people return to over and over again,” said Tim Quirk, vice president of music programming, Rhapsody America. “Today, we’re honored to be toasting Carrie Underwood and Some Hearts as Rhapsody’s Most Played Country Album of 2007.”

Carrie Underwood was thrilled to receive such an award, noting, “What an unexpected honor. Thanks to my fans for wanting to hear more music!”

As the recipient of the first ever Rhapsody’s Most Listened to Country Album of the Year, Ms. Underwood will receive a Sonos multi-room digital music system and a full subscription to the Rhapsody Unlimited service. The combination of Sonos plus Rhapsody lets music fans enjoy millions of songs from every type of music throughout their home.

Rhapsody www.rhapsody.com delivers five million songs a day to music lovers through more consumer touch points than any other service. Through partnerships with industry leaders like TiVo, Philips, SanDisk, Logitech and Sonos, Rhapsody has created a complete digital music experience on the PC, throughout the home and on the go. Rhapsody offers consumers unlimited access to millions of songs, professionally programmed music channels and exclusive content from MTV Networks’ premier MTV, VH1 and CMT music brands.

DON’T MISS CARRIE’S PERFORMANCE ON THE 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS TONIGHT!

The 2008 CMT Music Awards airs this Monday, April 14, at 8 PM ET, on CMT and CMT.com. A four-time CMT Award winner and double-nominee this year, Carrie is up for Video of the Year (for “Wasted”) and Female Video of the Year (for “So Small”). Check your local listings for channels and show times!

Carrie’s Some Hearts and Carnival Ride Are Both Top 10 Country Albums, as Singles “Last Name” and “All-American Girl” Are Both Top 20

Good Things Come in Pairs as Carrie Holds the #1 & #2 Videos at GAC and Scores Two New RIAA Digital Single Certifications

Idol Gives Back Appearance Airs Wednesday, CMT Music Awards on Monday

Nashville, TN – Three-time GRAMMY winner and reigning ACM and CMA Female Vocalist Carrie Underwood continues to rock on all cylinders this week, with both of her albums inside the country Top 10 and a host of chart stats and certifications underscoring the continued success of her 7x-Platinum 2005 debut disc, Some Hearts, as well as her Double-Platinum current release, Carnival Ride.

This week, Carrie accomplishes the impressive feat of scoring two singles inside the country airplay Top 20, with Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart showing her new single, “Last Name,” jumping to #17, while “All-American Girl” is now #12, after a previous two-week stint at #1.

“All-American Girl” is also going strong at Radio Disney, where it moves to #15 on this week’s Top 30 Countdown. The video, meanwhile, is currently #1 on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown, where Carrie also holds the #2 spot with “How Great Thou Art,” which she recorded for the GAC-televised concert special and like-titled album, How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live from the Grand Ole Opry.

Separately, in addition to the current Top 10 country sales of both of Carrie’s albums, two of her #1 singles – “Wasted” (from Some Hearts) and “So Small” (from Carnival Ride) – have both recently been RIAA certified as Gold Digital Singles, recognizing 500,000 purchased downloads.

As Carrie looks ahead to her May 10 induction into the Grand Ole Opry, she’s busy on the road, co-headlining with Keith Urban, as well as headlining her own “Carnival Ride Tour,” which has played to sellout crowds at every show since its launch on February 18.

In addition to appearing on the cover of People’s Style Watch issue (on sale now), fans can also look for Carrie as she performs on American Idol: Idol Gives Back, airing this Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 PM ET, on FOX.

The 2008 CMT Music Awards will also welcome Carrie for a performance as the show airs this Monday, April 14, at 8 PM ET, on CMT and CMT.com. A four-time CMT Award winner and double-nominee this year, Carrie is up for Video of the Year (for “Wasted”) and Female Video of the Year (for “So Small”). Fans can vote for their favorites online at CMT.com through April 11, with additional voting for the final Video of the Year nominees taking place during the telecast.

Carrie’s newest hit, “Last Name,” is her third co-written smash from Carnival Ride, along with the #1 singles, “So Small” and “All-American Girl.”