Carrie Underwood photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.
If she was blowing out candles on her birthday cake on Wednesday, Carrie Underwood likely didn’t bother to count out the 27 wicks that should have decorated the dessert.
She’s piled up some impressive numbers in the music business: 11 straight chart-topping singles, 11 million albums sold, 1.2 million tickets sold on her last concert tour. But she’s a bit nonplussed by all the music-business arithmetic.
“I remember in the beginning it was like, ‘How many did I sell this week? How many people are going to be here?’” she told the Associated Press. “It was all about numbers, and to be honest now I don’t even look at anything because I’m happy. When I see numbers it either makes me happy or brings me down. I’d rather just be happy and leave it at that.”
She’s probably not counting, but if she did, Carrie would discover that Thursday — the day after her birthday — is just the beginning of a stretch that will pile up thousands of road miles as she plays more than 50 shows on her Play On Tour through June 20. With Craig Morgan and Sons Of Sylvia opening the concerts, Carrie kicks things off in Reading, Pa., with a production that reaches a new level.
“The stage is bigger, there are more lights, there’s more tricks up our sleeve,” she said. “We have a lot of moving parts on the stage. I kind of get to fly over the audience. It’s really cool. It’s just a lot of stuff. My band’s great, wardrobe’s great. It’s just more. It’s all of the bells and whistles and sprinkles on the cupcake.”
If you can’t be in Reading for the opening date, you can still catch Carrie Thursday on GAC’s Headline Country. She’s featured along with Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert and Montgomery Gentry. The episode debuts at 9 p.m. ET.
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Going to see her On March 26th! I think I'm legit going to cry when I see you perform! Amazing singer Carrie is and you know us fans are here for you 210%! We love you and your music so much! All your songs are so touching (Esp your new song Temporary Home I cry everytime I hear it on XTU and see it on GAC!!) Your music has made me smile and I have fallen in love with all your songs and will continue to. The best of luck to you throughout the year of 2010! Much love!!!
Going to see her JUNE 3RD in Broomfield,CO. after watching her opening night on youtube I'm glad I got tickets right away. I think this show will sell out within a matter of weeks.
happy birthday carrie underwood from ur biggest fan
Diamond and star it is very obvious that you 2 are not fans of Carrie.I will never understand why the Taylor fans will always put Carrie down.Oh I forgot Taylor fans know that Taylor does not have the vocals to sing.Just because you run up and down the stage and shake your head from one side to the other,does not make you an entertainer and that is what Taylor does.Ever thought of why she does this,to cover up the fact that she can not sing in tune or on key.You 2 may not like the fact that Carrie does not run uo and down the stage and act like a chicken with their head cut off,but at least you are hearing on e of the greatest voices in country music.Each year Carrie gets better with her stage presentance and reguardless how you 2 feel about Carrie is not going to make a singer out of Taylor.So get over your selves and stop being a total sore looser because taylor can not sing.
Can't wait to see her in Rockford, Illinois. Taylor doesn't blow any away except from listening to her.
Can not wait to see Carrie. I love everything she does. Her voice is out of this world. She never ceases to amaze me.
carrie has got an ok voice but she is awful on stage she just looks and acts really strange with her legs she just weird ,taylor blows her away on the stage and carrie always screams to try and hit high notes!!!
It's extremely intriguing how you always have the time to bash Carrie. One thing, It'd like to HEAR Taylor blow us away with her vocals. You're just bitter that Carrie has more talent than Taylor could ever have. You bash Carrie, and another million praise her.. Hmm.. look at the odds.. Give it up diamond.
Okay, I'm literally about to blow a blood vessel because of you. You are bitter, horrid, and jealous of Carrie and her immense success (FAR bigger than Taylor's and always will be). At least Carrie can HIT the high notes (or any notes for that matter), unlike Taylor who couldn't stay in tune if she had a karaoke machine on stage with her. Carrie is always a better performer than Taylor because vocals are part of performing. Taylor doesn't have the voice like Carrie.
I'm SO sick of you having the nerve to take your tween self over to the Carrie threads purely to hate on her. You need to grow up and learn that there will always be threats to your favorites in life, and life won't always go the way you want. Get over yourself, quit hating on Carrie, and stay to your Taylortard threads.
it is a free country and i will go and say what i want!!! truth hurts doesn't it!!!!
You obviously haven't seen Carrie live and in person because she is impeccable. I will never understand bashing artists on there pages or in articles. If you don't like it then just don't listen to it! It's not rocket science just a kindergarten concept!
no.. that so called "truth" doesn't hurt because it isn't the truth. You want the truth? The truth is that Taylor "not so" Swift cannot sing. Yeah she sounds decent on cd, but hey! Britney sounds decent on cd. But very few artist sounds amazing live. Here's an example of how amazing Carrie is, on cd and LIVE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEHZ3yffQ8s
The truth hurts, doesn't it!!
Truth would hurt if you actually TOLD the truth for once. GET OVER YOURSELF AND GET OUT OF THE CARRIE THREADS. NO ONE WANTS YOU AROUND THESE THREADS WHEN ALL YOU WILL DO IS PROMOTE YOUR AMATEURISH ARTIST WHO'S VOCALS WILL ALWAYS BE THIRD-RATE COMPARED TO CARRIE'S.
LEAVE.
DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT REAL TALENT DO YOU DIAMOND!
CARRIE IS VERY TALENTED AND IS THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER TODAY!
SHE HAS THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL AND GOD GIVEN TALENT THAT YOU WISHED TAYLOR HAD. CARRIE DOESN'T SCREAM AND IF YOU KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT MUSIC, YOU WOULD KNOW THAT! YOU ARE JUST JEALOUS AND THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM, BUT CARRIE IS THE BEST AND SHE IS HERE TO STAY! YOU NEED TO GO AND GET A LIFE AND GROW UP!
Hey Diamond; if it's 99.99999% of the people on these threads telling you to grow up and learn what good music is (which is Carrie and not Taylor not-so Swift), then maybe you should DO IT. And after that, STAY AWAY from the Carrie threads for good! You don't see us barging into your Taylortard posts to bash her. You need a life if this is what your enjoyment in life is.
diamond-you always seem to be on the Carrie articles. Carrie by far blows your teen queen (oh wait-she is 20)out of the water. Carrie has the vocals and stage presence and what Taylor can pull off is off key sing speak, slinging her hair like a head banger, and playing her guitar. Please-there is no comparison. Find a Taylor blog and commiserate with the other tweens.
diamond have you forgot ts carear is tarnished
we all know she is autotuned she could not shine
carrie shoes not in this lifetime carrie voice say's
it all carrie does not scream the the high notes
it comes natural dont you wish ts can sing like
carrie go crawl under a rock where you came
from
diamond you need to shut your mouth you say
ts blows carrie away that is the biggest laugh
swinging her hair from side to side you call
that entertaining by the way carrie dosen''t
scream to hit the high notes she also hits the
right notesby the way carrie has beautiful legs
and good posture diamond you are a joke
diamond you need to shut your mouth you say
ts blows carrie away that is the biggest laugh
swinging her hair from side to side you call
that entertaining by the way carrie dosen''t
scream to hit the high notes she also hits the
right notesby the way carrie has beautiful legs
and good posture diamond you are a joke
Good review so far. I am going to seew her on M ay in Fresno CALIFORNIA.
I have seen pictures & videos so far from the tour & its making me way more excited!! Going to see April 6th & April 25th!! Carrie is the best out there even the best ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR ever in my life….. No one is ever going to be better than her!! Shes got it all & that she is a true country artist who has a true heart!! God Bless her!! LOVE HER TOO!!
SHE SUCKS I HAVE SEN HER AND SHE IS REALLY BAD ON STAGE!
Too bad your eyesight and hearing is as ineffective as your grammar and spelling. Taylortard!!!!!
If you hate her so much, why would you go to her concert? Learn to tell the truth you Taylortard. Carrie's a million times better than Taylor not-so Swift.
I have been to many concerts (not only country) and can honestly say that Carrie's concert was one of the best I have attended. Her vocals and stage productions were fantastic and well orchestrated. BRILLIANTLY DONE!!!!!! i think it is great that she is promoting the Grand Ole Opry in her and Randy's version of I told You So. She also gives kudos to Miranda Lambert and Beyonce in one of her sets. It still amazes me that her vocals sounds as good as her records. She is truly the ENTERTAAINER OF THE YEAR and FAVORITE FEMALE VOCALIST. There is no one better!!!!!!
You took the words right out of my mouth. There really isn't anyone like her. She's a class act, and she exhibits that in every one of her shows.
She's the total package.
I'm going to see her next Friday — I can't wait. The concert is going to be amazing.
I am seeing Carrie twice in May. Once here in NO CA and the next night in Reno, NV. Carrie has such a clear, pure voice which to me sets her apart – I can always understand the words she sings. She is an incredible live performer and I can't wait to see this tour. She doesn't need all the bells and whistles because of that magnificent voice but she loves her fans and wants to make it an extra special night for them. Have a great tour Carrie, safe travels to you and God Bless!
I'm going to try and get tickets for Carrie's concert in Everett Wa. in May,so far they say she's sold out. She is good,so I don't doubt that. This will be my 3rd time to see her,so I may have to spend more money since it will probably be my last. Have a good summer Carrie,leave alittle time for Mike,thats important
CARRIE IS THE BEST,I GET TO SEE HER IN APRIL
Oh
Oh! I forgot she plays piano to Mama's song and guitar to another song
Reports on the Reading PA event the show was Great with lots of extra Goodies like flying around in a Pu truck and swinging on a swing.May 15 I'll see it in person.
Happy belated birthday.I do hope you had an awesome birthday.I do wish I could see one of your concerts.I know they all will be great.The fans that get to go to the concerts are in for a real treat.Carrie is an awesome singer and performer.
Can't wait to see Carrie in May in Lafayette, LA! She is so fabulous, beautiful, and talented!
Hope you had a great birthday, Carrie.
Congrats on all your ACM nominations! You deserve to win them all!
I can't wait to read reviews and see pics of this much anticipated tour!!! I have to wait until Oct. to see Carrie live again, hope for more So. Cal concert dates to come up soon!
Carrie is the EOTY!!!
yeah she will be here in mi. april 13, its almost here second row seats
I can't wait until June 13 at Rupp Arena in Lexington! School's out (Hey school staff get excited too!) and it's on a Sunday night so I can sleep in on Monday! Last time it was the Keith and Carrie tour and it was on a Saturday night. I bought tickets knowing the brass (I play trumpet) were playing at church the next day both services. My friend with me iwas a Minister's wife. So half way through Keith's show, she started getting worried. I wanted so much to stay but knew I was going to be dead early the next morning. So sadly, we had to leave early. But this time? I'm seeing the whole show!
I cannot WAIT until May 22! This will be a fantastic tour!
Happy belated, Carrie!
im going to see here in june.
I want to go to her concert so bad, but she is not coming to South Florida as yet. I hope she decides to make another leg of her tour. WE LOVE YOU IN SOUTH FLORIDA CARRIE!!!!! I'm sure her tour is going to be fantastic.
I am going to see her in April. Can't wait. From what I hear the show is going to be great with a lot of new things. New speaker system, techs, etc. and Carrie doing a lot of different things. FANTASTIC!!!!!!!
I wish her all the luck in the world. I hope everything goes the way she wants it to. She's so humble and I'm sure when you first start out you want to know everything that has to do with numbers. I'm glad she's happy with just being who she is now. Her fans will always take care of her. Her voice is stunning. The fact she can sing live just means more now-a-days. I'd rather not be lied to by other performers. Carrie knows she's doing what she wants to do because of the fans who play, buy and go see her music. Good Luck Carrie!!!!
I can't wait to see her on tour!
I am going to her May 4th concert! I am getting more and more excited about it each day!–and it is not until May!! I'll be over the moon by then ~!!
Carrie is awesome! I can't wait to see her on tour!