Carrie Underwood rehearses on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Sommet Center in Downtown Nashville for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," which will broadcast live on the ABC Television Network on Wed., Nov. 11th, 8-11PM/ET. Photographer: John Russell / CMA
Carrie Underwood has done her best to keep her private life as private as possible, but the news of her engagement took just hours to become public knowledge.
Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher asked her on Sunday to marry him, The Ottawa Citizen reports. Carrie said yes, though no date has been announced.
“We’re both obviously excited and very happy,” Mike told The Citizen.
The night before he popped the question, Carrie was in attendance when Mike took part in his team’s 4-1 victory against the Minnesota Wild at Ottawa’s Scotiabank Place. The venue is an important one in the couple’s history: They met backstage when she performed at the arena in March 2008 during her first headlining tour.
Carrie and Mike have been so reticent about taking the relationship public that when a scoreboard once flashed footage of Carrie in a private box with his family during an NHL game, she ducked out of view of the camera. She did, however, acknowledge him in the liner notes to her latest album, Play On, referring to him as “No. 12,” the number on his game jersey.
“You are the most amazing addition to my life!” she wrote. “You are such a wonderful person and have had such an amazing hand in the building of this album and in the growth of me as a person. I love you so much! You make my life better in every way! I thank God for you every day.”
The engagement adds to a rush of positive year-end events for Carrie. Her debut CD, Some Hearts was ranked No. 1 in Billboard’s list of the Top Country Albums of the decade, while “Before He Cheats” ranked No. 14 among the decade’s Hot Country Songs. She was the only female to appear in the Top 20 on the Songs list. “Carrie Underwood: An All-American Holiday Special” re-airs on FOX Tuesday, and she appears Wednesday on the CBS special “A Home For The Holidays,” which also features Faith Hill and Reba McEntire. Carrie sings her current single, “Temporary Home,” in both programs.
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Congrats Carrie i think he's the right guy for you!! Wish you both the best..
Congrats to them BOTH!
SO happy for her.
I wish them both the best and I can't wait to see the beautiful family they produce! Fisherwood = LOVE
Carrie and Mike, just take it one day at a time. I'm up to 23435. Many happy days ahead for you.
Carrie, you are an amazing person, whom deserves nothing less than your new fiance. My wife inspired me much the same as you mentioned in the article, and any mate whom can help better you, or reinforce you, has to be a good one. Don't let go of him, and Mike, Don't let go of her. Never go to bed angry or resentful, and always talk to each other. Happiness will follow closely.
Congratulations Carrie I'm so happy for you!
Your biggest fan
Autumn (from myspace)
CONGRATS GIRL!!!!! you both deserve each other. The best advice after 42 years of marriage is, stay faithful and you'll never go wrong. God Bless.
God's blessings upon Carrie and Mike…FOREVER!
Carrie shoots,and she scores! Congratulations Carrie.
carrie your the BEST keep up the good work
Carrie has sad they didn't meet in Ottawa but later in the fall in Toronto.
Congratulations Carrie Love her new single
Congratulations Carrie & Mike…wishing you both lots of love and happiness!!!!
Mike is so lucky to have a beautiful person like Carrie, and I'm sure he's the right one!!
congrats to both….just prepare to move around. Usually hockey players do not stay in one place too long. Its very hard on the family, especially if u have children.
I have loved Carrie since day one and will always support her! Congrats Girl. You are the most amazing person I know. I am pleased to have a friendship with you. Carry on a wonderful life with Mike.
Mazel Tov to Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher. Focus on each other instead of yourselves and NEVER utter the divorce word and you will both have a WONDERFUL marriage together. Of course having a WONDERFUL marriage requires being faithful to each other as well.
Congratulations, Carrie and Mike! So happy for you! You deserve the best! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
wish it was me you were marrying! but congrats either way, he's a great guy!!
CONGRATS!! You deserve nothing but the best Carrie and you found it in Mike!
Congrats to Carrie and Mike-wish them many years of happiness! They ar well matched, both very good people!
I wish you Carrie and Mike the best life ever after. God Bless your both!
Congratulations, Carrie!!!!! I'm dying to see the ring!!!!
Congrats to Carrie and Mike.I think they are a great couple.I love the fact that the both of them like to keep their private lives to them selves.I wish them both the very best.
Congratulations Carrie! Mike seems like a very nice young man who treats you well and you deserve nothing less. Wish you both the best life has to offer.
I remember in an interview she once said she was more interested in the quiet ones than the ones that brag about themselves. Well, she found that quiet one in Mike. His Dad's a minister and Mike has a camp for kids in need that he works at each year. He's a very good guy, good Christian and with him being quiet too..well, it's a complete match. Congratulations Carrie and Mike!
Tony Romo leftover.
Couldn't she find a fiance with teeth?
that remark was uncalled for tony
could not shine mike shoes tony
is a loser
I am a hockey fan in NC and I see Mike quite often when the Sens play my Canes. Mike is a very nice looking man. And the best part is he is as good looking on the inside as outside. He does lots of charity work especially with children. That counts for a lot in my book.
Carrie seems like a caring and loving young woman with a good heart. Sounds like a good combo.
Best wishes to the two of them for a long and happy life.
Congratulations to the both of you.
i am so excited for carrie she deserves
to be happy so down to earth best wishes
to carrie and mike may you both have a
long life together
Carrie, I was your age when I got married, and I've now been married for 21 years. I'm so glad to see you've got such a good head on your shoulders. There are so many people who act like complete fools! I wish you all the happiness in the world! You re the best!
i,m very happy for carrie and mike i wish them all the best
Happy for her. Love the new single and glad it is more upbeat. Get tired of sappy songs. I enjoy happy songs and videos.
congrats carrie <3