Faith Hill denies being rude at CMAs to Underwood win

Hill also was nominated and appeared to throw up her hands, say "what?" and walk away. However, exactly what she said was not totally clear. She was pictured on the television screen with the other four finalists when the award was announced.

In a press release Tuesday, Hill said, “The idea that I would act disrespectful towards a fellow musician is unimaginable to me. For this to become a focus of attention given the talent gathered is utterly ridiculous. Carrie is a talented and deserving Female Vocalist of The Year.”

Hill's manager Gary Borman said, “I’ve worked with Faith for many years now, and the idea that she would ever insult or undermine another artist, let alone another human being’s success is absolutely preposterous. Those who know her know that she’s incapable of such actions. She was being playful while the nominations were being read and playful after.”