Underwood lands in pictures
Thursday, February 4, 2010 – Carrie Underwood landed a supporting role in her first studio movie "Soul Surfer." The film is based on the autobiography of 19-year-old champion surfer Bethany Hamilton, who, for more than six years, has defied all odds to compete and win professional championships after losing her arm in a shark attack at age 13 in Hawaii. Underwood will play Sarah Hill, a church youth leader. Filming is to take place in February.
The film also stars Helen Hunt as Bethany's mother Cheri, Dennis Quaid as Bethany's father Tom, and AnnaSophia Robb as Bethany. The cast also includes Lorraine Nicholson (as Alana Blanchard) and Kevin Sorbo (as Holt Blanchard).
The film is being produced by Mandalay Vision/Brookwell McNamara Entertainment/Life's A Beach Entertainment. "Soul Surfer" is a Sean McNamara Film production distributed by Affirm Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Co.
More news for Carrie Underwood
- 11/18/24: Underwood's "REFLECTION" goes to Hulu
- 10/15/24: Underwood Vegas residency ends in '25
- 08/21/24: Underwood is waiting for Sunday Night Football
- 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"
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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