Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks lead country music charts
On the album chart, Garth Brooks was first with "The Ultimate Hits." Brooks also had the second biggest single with former number one "More Than a Memory," up one. Brooks switched spots with "Don't Blink" by Kenny Chesney. George Strait's "How 'Bout them Cowgirls" was up one to fourth. Josh Turner moved up two spots to fifth with "Firecracker."
Chris Cagle broke into the top 25 - at 24th - with "What Kinda Gone." That was the only new song in the top 25.
On the album chart, The Eagles were second with "Long Road Out of Eden" with Carrie Underwood staying fourth with "Carnival Ride." Keith Urban debuted in fourth with his "Greatest Hits." Taylor Swift remained fifth with her self-titled debut.
The biggest mover by far was Tim McGraw's "Greatest Hits Vol 2: Reflected," up from 34th to 11th. Swift debuted in 18th with a holiday collection, "Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Collection."
Faith Hill moved back into the top 25 with "The Hits," at 24th up 5.
On the overall top 200, Brooks was 4th, The Eagles 5th, Underwood 7th, Urban 11th and Swift 14th.
More news for Carrie Underwood
- 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
- 06/10/22: Underwood, Moon release new music; Griffin sort of does
- 05/16/22: Underwood tour launches in October
- 04/08/22: Underwood unveils "Denim & Rhinestones"
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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