Grand Ole Opry meets American Idol
Opry members Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis will sing together Travis' classic hit I Told You So, now also Underwood's latest single. Brad Paisley will make the television debut of his new single, Then, off his forthcoming summer album. American Idol airs on FOX Tuesday, March 17 8-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed and Wednesday, March 18 at 9-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed.
"From one internationally-acclaimed stage to another, we look forward with great anticipation to 'Grand Ole Opry Week' on American Idol. Like Idol, the Opry is a stage where dreams can come true," said Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and general manager. "Opry members Carrie, Brad, and Randy truly embody everything fans love about the Opry - they're authentic, have a great appreciation for where country music has been, and are an integral part of its future. We look forward to watching as Idol contestants from across America sing some of the most popular songs to have been sung on the Opry stage, songs that have become part of the fabric of our country."
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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