Carrie Underwood achieves milestones
Friday, February 1, 2008 – Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" became the first country song to earn RIAA certification as a double platinum Digital Single (recognizing two million purchased downloads), her label announced Friday. Underwood' debut, "Jesus, Take the Wheel," earned platinum digital single certification.
"Before He Cheats" received multiple nominations for the upcoming 50th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Country Song and Song of the Year (for writers Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins). Underwood, last year's Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance winner, is nominated in the latter category for "Before He Cheats," as well as Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "Oh Love" with Brad Paisley (from Paisley's album, 5th Gear.)
Underwood will perform on the Grammy awards telecast, airing live on Sunday, Feb. 10.
"Before He Cheats" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel" are from Underwood's six-times platinum "Some Hearts" CD.
More news for Carrie Underwood
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- 07/19/24: Hawaii celebrates Carrie Underwood Day
- 12/11/23: Underwood adds shows for '24
- 09/14/23: Underwood adds Vegas dates, contributes to charity
- 08/11/23: Underwood will "Give Her That"
- 08/01/23: Underwood continues "Waiting All Day For Sunday Night"
- 06/09/23: Underwood goes deluxe
- 03/02/23: Underwood gets a little help from her friends
CD reviews for Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood's gospel music album may not be traditional in the sense that she sings these songs the same way she heard them as a child growing up. However, on the traditional/modern country music spectrum, this album leans closer to traditional country music than just about anything Underwood's recorded. Underwood always sings well, no matter how her songs are arranged, but it's a true treat to hear that voice without much of the big production that usually accompanies it. ...
It makes logical sense that Carrie Underwood, arguably mainstream country music's best pure vocalist, would make a Christmas album. And make no mistake about it, this is a 'Christmas' album, as opposed to a 'holiday' release. These 11 tracks are nearly all spiritual in nature. Therefore, you won't hear about Santa, reindeer or even toys under the tree.
The only truly secular track is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," which is not – by a long ...
Carrie Underwood's life was reading straight from the storybooks: one of the few American Idol Winners with ongoing success; a professional athlete for a husband; a beautiful baby boy. The string of great fortune turned sharply in 2017, when Underwood began the unfathomable experience of three consecutive lost pregnancies. This was atop a frightening fall at her home that ended with her face in nearly 50 stitches. Sharing these moments with her fans makes the beamingly-beautiful singer ...
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